Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
Reason or emotion ? That will be one of the themes underlying this election, which many regard as the most consequential so far. Ideally, there should be a comprehensive Report Card, which voters analyse dispassionately, hold up to the clear light of their own experiences, how much their standard of living has improved over the half decade gone by. 2. There used to be talk of a grand simultaneous national poll, presidential in nature. Jharkhand, Haryana, Maharashtra not jumping into the fray suggests a mood of caution, even diffidence, over seeking a renewal of the mandate. 3. The Congress – with respect – is not measuring up. No challenger could expect a more promising tapestry of an incumbent’s record in office. Seems unable to shed some of its zamindari instincts, not carry the opposition along, will regret some of its decisions on alliances. 4. The Limousine Liberals have a long drive ahead of them, might wish to unpack their designer kurtas. From our columnist, we look forward to excellent reportage from the field.
Reason or emotion ? That will be one of the themes underlying this election, which many regard as the most consequential so far. Ideally, there should be a comprehensive Report Card, which voters analyse dispassionately, hold up to the clear light of their own experiences, how much their standard of living has improved over the half decade gone by. 2. There used to be talk of a grand simultaneous national poll, presidential in nature. Jharkhand, Haryana, Maharashtra not jumping into the fray suggests a mood of caution, even diffidence, over seeking a renewal of the mandate. 3. The Congress – with respect – is not measuring up. No challenger could expect a more promising tapestry of an incumbent’s record in office. Seems unable to shed some of its zamindari instincts, not carry the opposition along, will regret some of its decisions on alliances. 4. The Limousine Liberals have a long drive ahead of them, might wish to unpack their designer kurtas. From our columnist, we look forward to excellent reportage from the field.