https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/comment-are-strong-governments-bad-for-the-indian-economy-2528037.html
In India, strong governments often result in weak economies
RN Bhaskar - Mar 14, 2018 07:09 PM IST
Could India’s GDP growth rates continue to be subdued in the coming years? The government denies this. It sounds bullish. Its spokesmen state...
http://www.freepressjournal.in/business/hydroponics-the-future-of-agriculture/1237244
HiMedia looks at hydroponics
— By Jescilia Karayamparambil & R N Bhaskar | Mar 14, 2018
Mumbai : In one of the many offices of HiMedia Laboratories in Mumbai, there is a lab that is working on basic research relating to plants –...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/comment-death-with-dignity-is-now-legal-2524935.html
The Supreme Court defends death with dignity, even as the legislature fails in its duty
The apex court has allowed passive euthanasia, but wanted strict guidelines to govern passive euthanasia when it is permitted.
RN Bhaskar-- Mar 09, 2018 07:25 PM...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/policy/comment-farms-destroy-value-not-because-of-farmers-but-because-of-the-government-2521885.html
Farms remain a value destroyer, not because of farmers but because of the government
RN Bhaskar-- Mar 06, 2018 03:52 PM IST
To some extent the euphoria might be justified. Increasing farm production does normally mean higher incomes for farmers.
Most media...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/comment-why-the-swiss-banking-numbers-arent-proof-of-money-laundering-2671481.html
Swiss Banking isnn't the same any more
RN Bhaskar -- Jul 04, 2018
Key question – has corruption declined? Or has it not?
The Swiss National Bank appears to have done it again. It has confirmed that Indians continue to smuggle money...
http://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/passports-when-the-best-get-knocked-down/1229747
Is the passport being degraded as an identity document?
— By RN Bhaskar | Mar 01, 2018 08:57 am
Last week, the government came out with a startling notification – that passports would now be issued without the mandatory police verification. Ostensibly,...
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/comment-from-jobless-growth-to-wary-foreign-investors-the-dark-clouds-on-the-indian-economy-are-here-to-stay-2515845.html
The Indian economy and the continuing slowdown
There are three reasons to doubt the government's belief that economic growth will rebound sharply.
RN Bhaskar - Feb 25, 2018 07:24 PM IST
The tea leaves predict more pain in the coming months for...
http://www.firstpost.com/india/pnb-scam-rbis-role-as-banking-watchdog-far-from-impressive-as-swindles-keep-happening-under-its-nose-4359605.html
PNB: Why did the dogs not bark?
RN Bhaskar Feb 20, 2018 18:06:11 IST
For the first time in decades, the entire banking industry is now under scrutiny. The PNB (Punjab National Bank) scam involving Nirav Modi and other diamantaires like...
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/comment-killing-innovation-threatens-to-be-fatal-for-modis-make-in-india-2509453.html
India kills innovation even before it can take root
Governments are loath to provide the funds for skill upgradation. So the upstart from the private sector who has access to technologies is viewed as a threat.
RN Bhaskar -- Feb 16,...
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/comment-from-pnb-to-mallya-to-farm-income-india-enables-corruption-2510203.html
Does India even worry about corruption or black money?
Last week most market watchers were left stunned with wide-mouthed amazement. Two developments almost ripped apart the government’s claims that it was determined to unearth black money.
RN Bhaskar -- Feb 17,...
