In episode 478 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the seven-point agenda liberal economists have put together as a roadmap to recover from the Covid crisis.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was attacked on Twitter after claiming that Jawaharlal Nehru did not want Vallabhbhai Patel in his cabinet in 1947.
Noted historian Ramachandra Guha was detained in Bengaluru on Thursday along with several others who defied prohibitory orders to protest against the newly amended Citizenship Act.
Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
Direct cash transfer does not work better than am efficient PDS. If there are no hunger deaths in Tamilnadu, its because the state put its faith in giving the stuff rather than the money. Imagine, govt giving money instead of rice to a poor household instead of rice. Do you think the house lady would get access to the money or the guy would spend it on drinking? And imgine giving money instead of giving cycle to the girl student. Do you think she would ever get the cycle? Many seem to be safely away from the reality in India. And scarily, some of those who make schemes at national level also seem to be joining this bandwagon!
This seems Congress agenda and not any “Liberal economist ” suggestions.
Direct cash transfer does not work better than am efficient PDS. If there are no hunger deaths in Tamilnadu, its because the state put its faith in giving the stuff rather than the money. Imagine, govt giving money instead of rice to a poor household instead of rice. Do you think the house lady would get access to the money or the guy would spend it on drinking? And imgine giving money instead of giving cycle to the girl student. Do you think she would ever get the cycle? Many seem to be safely away from the reality in India. And scarily, some of those who make schemes at national level also seem to be joining this bandwagon!