Left unchecked, populist nationalism will undermine the liberal democratic market system that has brought developed countries the prosperity they enjoy.
The interim dividend, announced for the second successive year, will help the government meet its revised fiscal deficit target of 3.4 per cent for 2018-19.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
Dr Rajan would make an excellent FM. Cast in the mould of Dr Singh. So one feels a little perturbed by his acquiescence / endorsement for NYAY. Such a costly populist giveaway, which would disturb macroeconomic stability and draw resources away from enhancement of the productive capacity of the economy. For a lifelong politician like Shri P Chidambaram – a fine, reformist FM – to say NYAY is “ doable “ is understandable. However, Dr Rajan’s strength lies not just in his mastery over economics but his intellectual integrity. 2. Should an occasion arise where he is offered the job, he should have a long, thoughtful conversation with the man who offers it to him. Tell him, if you want a Yesman with an Ivy League pedigree, I myself can suggest a dozen names. However, if you wish to pull India out of the morass of mediocrity and economic stagnation into which it is sinking, Boss, we need to do some things very differently. I will not be an Ayatollah, blocking all the populist steps you will need to take to keep the coalition together. However, on the big ideas, you must trust me. I want both your name and mine to be recorded in history.
Dr Rajan would make an excellent FM. Cast in the mould of Dr Singh. So one feels a little perturbed by his acquiescence / endorsement for NYAY. Such a costly populist giveaway, which would disturb macroeconomic stability and draw resources away from enhancement of the productive capacity of the economy. For a lifelong politician like Shri P Chidambaram – a fine, reformist FM – to say NYAY is “ doable “ is understandable. However, Dr Rajan’s strength lies not just in his mastery over economics but his intellectual integrity. 2. Should an occasion arise where he is offered the job, he should have a long, thoughtful conversation with the man who offers it to him. Tell him, if you want a Yesman with an Ivy League pedigree, I myself can suggest a dozen names. However, if you wish to pull India out of the morass of mediocrity and economic stagnation into which it is sinking, Boss, we need to do some things very differently. I will not be an Ayatollah, blocking all the populist steps you will need to take to keep the coalition together. However, on the big ideas, you must trust me. I want both your name and mine to be recorded in history.