LIBERTY

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 […]

Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia 2020-04-01T14:49:12+00:00 April 1st, 2020|

MODI HAPPENED AT THE RIGHT TIME FOR INDIAN DEMOCRACY

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 […]

Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia 2019-05-19T17:38:02+00:00 May 17th, 2019|

POLITICS AND INDIA: A DEEP EMOTIONAL CONNECT

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, […]

Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia 2018-07-26T22:36:47+00:00 May 31st, 2018|

DOES INDIA’S SHAME-BASED CULTURE ENCOURAGE WRONDOING?

The recent rape and brutal murder of an 8-year old girl in Kathua ( Jammu ) have been universally condemned. What is equally […]

Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia 2018-07-26T22:39:45+00:00 April 18th, 2018|

INDIA NEEDS PRINCIPLES NOT POLICIES

I hate watching evening debates on Indian television. Besides the uncontrolled shouting and the lack of intelligent and respectful discussion, it is always […]

Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia 2018-07-26T22:43:34+00:00 December 6th, 2017|

CRYPTOCURRENCIES: MONETARY FUTURE OR FAD

Imagine a world with no controls on how you exchange money with people. There are no global boundaries on where goods and services are […]

Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia 2018-07-26T22:45:10+00:00 December 3rd, 2017|

REFORMING INDIA’S WELFARE SYSTEM

Most countries provide some form of welfare assistance to those who are less fortunate. And while there might be disagreement on how to […]

Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia 2018-07-26T22:46:51+00:00 October 22nd, 2017|

ECONOMIC FREEDOM–INDIA’S PATH TO PROSPERITY

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 […]

Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia 2018-07-26T23:21:02+00:00 October 14th, 2017|

I AM A LIBERTARIAN–ARE YOU?

Libertarianism is the philosophy of liberty–of personal, political and economic freedom. The modern concept of liberty emphasizes the right of individuals to live […]