The prime minister sees himself as the "vikas purush". But realising his government's agenda for development requires not just a more efficient administration but also a credible implementation plan, says Nitin Desai.
'Are moving towards a political culture that provides more space for violence and a paranoid political rhetoric,' asks Nitin Desai.
At the summit, the US is able to play the role of a bully.
Angus Deaton's Nobel Prize should spark off more research on the measurement and usefulness of poverty percentages.
Over the past year we have heard a lot about policy reforms to improve the ease of doing business in India.
Why is the government ignoring the advice of its own Economic Survey?
India needs to tread cautiously on the growth path.
Govt must take few steps to improve business environment.
It is time to take a few macroeconomic risks to kick start the growth.
The Planning Commission has not been central to the policy making process since the mid-1960s, says Nitin Desai.
B R Ambedkar's fears about personality cults in politics and money power in elections seem to be coming true, says Nitin Desai
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