http://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/lessons-india-can-learn-from-thailand-r-n-bhaskar/1246406
Thailand pursues economic development aggressively
— By RN Bhaskar | Mar 29, 2018 08:00 am
India began talking about Make in India since 2014. And it has been talking about India becoming the hub of innovation for several decades now.
But quietly, and...
A huge educational crisis confronts India – can it be saved?
By RN Bhaskar
In October 2004, IITD (Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi) ranked 13th in the first edition of the QS University Rankings (https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings-articles/brics-rankings/top-universities-india). By 2024, its ranking had...
https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-policy-watch-india-splurges-51-of-water-it-could-have-otherwise-saved-1995733
India splurges over half the water it gets
Monday, 16 June 2014 - 6:26am IST | Agency: DNA | R N Bhaskar
If the next wars would be fought for water, it is time to look at how countries manage their...
http://www.freepressjournal.in/is-modis-economic-vision-getting-hazy-r-n-bhaskar/814854
Is Modi’s economic vision getting hazy?
Mar 31, 2016 01:08 am
At first blush, India’s economic engine under Prime Minister Modi appears to be faltering. True current account deficit (CAD) in Q3 2016 is lower than in Q3 2015. Net...
A new policy direction for solar is required in India
By RN Bhaskar
If one goes by statements and posturing, India is the best visionary for solar. Remember how the government announced its
Too many announcements
Just consider the number of statements and...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/strategy-for-healthier-india-china-trade
China and India could together revive the global economy
RN Bhaskar 26 March 2020
China has been a savvy investor in India (http://www.asiaconverge.com/2020/03/china-investments-in-india-are-strategic-and-profitable/). Some claim that China has outsmarted India. But such cynical views miss the big picture. China created value...
Has India eliminated poverty?
RN Bhaskar
Last week, the government proudly declared that it had reduced Multidimensional poverty during the past five years (https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1940125). It claimed that.
13.5 crore Indians escape Multidimensional Poverty in 5 years.
Steep decline in number of...
http://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/post-demonetisation-three-steps-that-the-government-should-take/976762
Three steps to make demonetisation work
The die has been cast. Currency notes of Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 denominations have been rendered illegal sinnce the midnight of 8 November, 2016. The government carefully avoided the term “demonetisation” because that would require...
Trade requires discussion and consultation. Not unilateral action
RN Bhaskar
The government has been seesaw-ing quite a bit during recent months. Some of them will hurt India in many ways. And there are serious implications for the future of trade and...
R N Bhaskar
17 August 2015
The stench of bribery is up in the air once again. This time, it is disclosure that a US company, Louis Berger, paid bribes to two Goa legislators to win a contract. At least one...
