Summary: A Dream Budget should not only be an exercise in accounting; it should be a Policy statement about how to bring about general prosperity for All. Populism and Protectionism should be minimum and based on rational appreciation of the long-term prosperity expected therefrom. History teaches us that both Populism and Protectionism are only short-term […]
Summary: India is blessed with generous water availability, but only during the short monsoon period, and as much of this water goes waste, our Country suffers intensely under a recurring annual cycle of floods and drought which costs the Country dearly both by way of damage to crops and property and even more tragically so […]
Summary: Language is for communication, both Nationally and Globally. Also, enough importance must be given to the ‘Mother’ tongue / Local language especially understanding what it is in today’s context of couples from different language backgrounds and also when working in different language areas. We also need to develop our ancient language Sanskrit. Especially today […]
Summary: The demand for the division of existing large States into Smaller States has long been pending. Some States such as Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Telangana have been carved out, though in the case of Telangana it was against the will of the State Legislature. Decisions on the division of States should be properly considered and […]
Summary: Ram Sethu is the alleged land bridge, more a causeway, connecting India to Lanka and believed to have been constructed by Lord Rama and his army at the time of the Ramayana. Recent attempts to dredge a passage through it for ships has led to great controversy, during which the then UPA Government even […]
Summary: Water crisis of today is a man-made crisis arising from extensive deforestation, inefficient and insistence on growing water-hungry cash crops and other inefficient, wasteful and environmentally polluting Industrial and Agricultural practices. The value of water should be recognized and its costs should be charged to the user. ‘Free’ ends up too costly. Rain water […]
Summary: Stone-Pelting is being encouraged by many activist groups to pitch so-called youth against the Security Forces and then claim any retaliatory action by the Forces as being use of disproportionate force or Human Rights abuses. It needs to be seen in a proper perspective.
Summary: Civilization developed because of the ability to communicate with each other. Anything that prevents proper communication must be done away with. Also, any religious tenets or calls for modesty must be seen in the context of the culture as it varies from time to time and place to place.
Summary A Nation must have only ONE system of Law for all its citizens as all citizens should have equal rights and be considered by the Government with equality. A Uniform Civil Code is thus essential and it is so recognized by the Framers of our Constitution. Many, with vested interests, seek to confuse the […]
Summary: Eradication of extreme poverty has always remained an elusive goal which everyone subscribes to, However, no effective action has been taken these many decades after attaining Independence to attain it. Organized labour unions in the Government and Public sector have taken care to ensure that as many benefits as possible accrue to them in […]
