I am a huge fan of Sachin, 'huge fan' is a small word, he is my idol and I look upto him for everything in life. And I have literally stopped watching ball-to-ball cricket after he retired, wasn't even bothered to follow World Cup.What could be the reason for such a love for Sachin? I … Continue reading What’s the most special thing about Tendulkar?
COVID-19 may not escalate in India like in Western Europe
There are a few things in India’s favor which keeps me optimistic about Indian scenario with respect to Corona Scare. 1. India was one of the first few countries to impose travel ban to and from China and other affected countries, visas were cancelled and denied entries to all foreigners except select few. 2. Young … Continue reading COVID-19 may not escalate in India like in Western Europe
Low testing rate for Corona Virus in India is not a problem
There has been a lot of criticism that lesser number of tests per million are being carried out in India. Blindly sharing Example of South Korea and USA is useless and not suitable for our scenario. This comparison is like comparing apples and oranges. I am of the opinion, making tests available to everyone is … Continue reading Low testing rate for Corona Virus in India is not a problem
Would you trade off Democracy for any other System?
There is a popular opinion that, having a democracy for a poor or low income country is a trade-off. We would have to forego faster growth for democracy. But, if you ask me, I wouldn’t trade democracy for any other system in India. I believe that, prosperity and democracy can never be separated from each … Continue reading Would you trade off Democracy for any other System?
Palliative Care in India
Context: It is projected that approximately 20% of Indians will be elderly by 2050, marking a dramatic jump from the current 6% and there is likely to be a shift in the disease patterns from communicable to non-communicable, which itself calls for re-gearing the health-care system toward “preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative aspects of health.” … Continue reading Palliative Care in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime aims to re-shape India’s economic landscape benefiting various stakeholders, while also making it an easier place to do business. Comment
Approach: Introduce with transformational aims of GST Discuss how various stakeholders benefit from the GST regime and the impact on doing business Mention some challenges with GST Conclude appropriately Answer: The Goods & Services Tax (GST) is aimed at a simplified, assesse-friendly tax administration system in the country with a paradigm shift towards ‘One Nation, One Tax, … Continue reading The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime aims to re-shape India’s economic landscape benefiting various stakeholders, while also making it an easier place to do business. Comment
A comment on Tipu Sultan’s death.
Tipu was an autocratic or rather despotic ruler; by some accounts, he despised the Hindus (while also gave the support for Shringeri Temple and Ranganath Temple of Mysore ). He also wanted to impose the Persian language over Kannada. Having recognized those vices, Tipu was inspired by the ideas of the French Revolution. He wanted … Continue reading A comment on Tipu Sultan’s death.
Will India abandon No-First-Use policy?
A nuclear strategist from the MIT, said, “There is increasing evidence that India will not allow Pakistan to go first.” Since then, there has been speculation among the strategic circles that India might reconsider its no-first-use strategy. Let us analyse the different aspects of it. Evolution of India’s nuclear doctrine Homi Jahangir Bhabha, the pioneer … Continue reading Will India abandon No-First-Use policy?
Profiles of Personalities: Lala Lajpat Rai
Of the triumvirate – Lal-Bal-Pal ( Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal) of India’s freedom movement against the British colonial rule, Lala Lajpat Rai was a multi-faceted personality and led a life of ceaseless activity dedicated to a selfless service to the nation. He was drawn into one of the most creative movements … Continue reading Profiles of Personalities: Lala Lajpat Rai
Poor diktat by Supreme Court on alcohol ban along highways
Ban is the easiest thing any TDH can do. What's the use of the years of legal experience in the jurisprudence if the SC wants to ban by imposing the top-down diktats which affect the businesses and then go on making perpetual exceptions for the made diktat? The directive that there shouldn't be wine shops, … Continue reading Poor diktat by Supreme Court on alcohol ban along highways
