https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/coronavirus-nobody-likes-epidemics-but-dont-demonise-countries
COVID-19 is a global emergency
RN Bhaskar -- 27 February, 2020
All epidemics are terrifying, as they defy man’s capabilities -- of how to cope with them, even if temporarily. They frighten both common folk as well as health administrators.
It is...
Education in India has a long way to go
RN Bhaskar
Politicians love to claim that India can become the teacher for the entire world. They use the term Vishwaguru (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/next-5-yrs-will-make-india-vishwa-guru-modi-in-gujarat/articleshow/69510732.cms) . Even states like Uttar Pradesh that have done miserably...
The 'grade inflation' of our past, which has lead to 'massive unemployability' in the present, could lead to 'economic disaster' in the future, warns RN Bhaskar
There is nothing more tragic than watching a champion stumble—that is how most parents...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/oil-prices-could-be-on-fire-will-india-get-scalded
Oil prices flare up. Beware India.
By RN Bhaskar
Oil prices are going up. But domestic oil prices have not been increased. Is it the elections? If yes, expect a sudden spike in domestic oil prices once election results get announced.
Oil...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/water-water-everywhere-nor-any-drop-to-drink-4082681.html
Water series #4: abundance and penury in India
RN Bhaskar -- 11 June 2019
(Other articles in this series are listed below)
The title lines, taken from Samuel Coleridge’s poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, could sum up India’s pathetic condition...
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-she-is-leading-tribals-out-of-poverty-1428816
The Jharkhand miracle - I
How a little innovation and help changed Jharkhand
R N Bhaskar | Thu, 26 Aug 2010-12:48am , Ranchi , DNA
"If you think you will succeed in growing tomatoes on this barren land, I will...
Source: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/comment-thin-man-fat-man-the-israeli-army-anecdote-india-would-do-well-to-heed-2486385.html
Israel and India: An ancient relationship made in heaven . . .
In many ways Israel has reason to feel pleased with the way its innovation strategy has paid off. Ever since it embarked upon the innovation strategy it...
Budget 2021
The Budget has been hailed as an "never before" Budget. Unfortunately, it does not live up to this claim. Here are some views by RN Bhaskar
Feb 1, 2021-- Five mistakes one must avoid while reading Budget 2021
(http://www.asiaconverge.com/2021/02/budget-2021-and-myths-surrounding-it/)
Budget 2021...
http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/main-article-narendra-modi-s-farm-miracle-1358133
How Gujarat transformed agriculture
By RN Bhaskar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA -- Mar 11, 2010
There is a new mood of resurgence on Gujarat’s farms. Farm incomes have more than doubled during the past ten years, and are likely...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/remembering-verghese-kurien-and-how-much-the-country-owes-to-him
Verghese Kurien -- the milk man of India
RN Bhaskar
21 November 2021 is the date on which much of India will be celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Verghese Kurien, the Milk Man of India. He transformed India as dramatically...
