PANDEMIC OR PANDEMONIUM
In March, the World Health Organization (WHO), a notoriously inefficient and corrupt organization, declared the COVID – 19 virus (also called the corona virus) to be a global pandemic– an indication of […]
In March, the World Health Organization (WHO), a notoriously inefficient and corrupt organization, declared the COVID – 19 virus (also called the corona virus) to be a global pandemic– an indication of […]
Truth is not the first casualty of war alone; it is the first casualty of populism
Today’s world is being increasingly shaped by charismatic leaders. In the US, Europe, and more […]
India will hold its national elections in the next 12 months. Indians love their politics and emotions are sure to get charged up. The evening news will be full of shouting matches, […]
The recent rape and brutal murder of an 8-year old girl in Kathua ( Jammu ) have been universally condemned. What is equally […]
I hate watching evening debates on Indian television. Besides the uncontrolled shouting and the lack of intelligent and respectful discussion, it is always […]
Imagine a world with no controls on how you exchange money with people. There are no global boundaries on where goods and services are […]
Most countries provide some form of welfare assistance to those who are less fortunate. And while there might be disagreement on how to […]
Economic freedom is the bedrock of modern capitalist societies. It is based on personal rights, voluntary exchange, and open markets. The link between economic freedom and prosperity has never been clearer. The […]
Libertarianism is the philosophy of liberty–of personal, political and economic freedom. The modern concept of liberty emphasizes the right of individuals to live […]
Mr. Modi came to power with the promise of being a transformational leader. But most of his recent “big bang” ideas have been […]
Recently a friend of mine lost her mother. The ‘chautha’ meeting was atypical of a Hindu-family prayer meeting.
There was a Muslim muezzin, a Sikh granthi, a Hindu bhajan singer and […]
How does India stack up against other countries on attributes like economic freedom, ease of doing business, corruption, educational opportunities, environmental sensitivity, liberty, individual […]
When most of us think of “rights,” we imagine the things we are free to do, like make our own decisions, practice our […]
The underlying cause of most problems in India is big government and the excessive reliance on the government to solve problems. This […]
As demonetization unravels into a spiraling disaster the government is looking for new narratives to justify the policy. The latest justification that it will […]
Much has been written about demonetization and the impunity with which the elected leader of a country destroyed the currency of the fastest growing […]
It is sad to see the current state of affairs in this beautiful land of your birth, Kashmir. An entire generation is being lost, […]