'We spent Rs 59,000 crore on acquiring 36 Rafales and we do not know if we will ever use them. The chances are that we never will,' argues Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh......
'There is no acceptable definition of what terrorism is and who a terrorist is,' says Aakar Patel.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Che Guevara was a cross border terrorist. He was a doctor......
'Space is dangerous and there will be many failed attempts as we try to use mankind's ingenuity to take the next evolutionary step,' says Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Indian Space Research Organisation......
'As a nation we are tearing ourselves apart through decisions we have deliberately chosen to take,' argues Aakar Patel.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com India's GDP growth fell to 5% in the......
'Decisive leaders, especially powerful ones, usually find themselves surrounded by people who will not oppose them. 'This is because those who are cautious and of a different view will not find......
'The goal is achievable. What is stopping us from getting there?' asks Aakar Patel.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com How can India achieve and consistently keep a high rate of growth? A high......
'We have not been able to use the potential of our location in the region and the world and our strength as a nation and an economy to establish an EU-like structure in South Asia,' points out......
'Azim Premji has given away about one-and-a-half lakh crore rupees of his wealth.''Most of us will not even know what that sum actually means.''To put it into context, it can fund India's health......
'Random displays of anger will end in punishment from the IOC and the loss of points in the World Cup, without achieving what we seek,' says Aakar Patel. IMAGE: India and Pakistan Captains Virat......