A wonderful ‘Civilization’ called India

Been a while I have posted anything. Lack of time is the excuse I would peddle but the truth is the writer’s block But a few things happening around me and I felt that I think I should express my views. And it so happens that tomorrow is 26th January so makes this post rather [...]

So no paying less tax

How could we have been thinking that the proposals for tax reforms would go through in their entirety?? The same set of people who voted for themselves to get hikes… even went through the charade of going on strike are the people who ensured that the common man does not get any significant tax benefits. After all the [...]

“Common”wealth and Patriotism

Have been reading about all the controversies surrounding the Commonwealth games and had stayed away from writing anything about it. After all in a corrupt country.. when controversies happen about corruption, it obviously means that there are some people who have not been able to dip into the free flow of money and want to [...]

But seriously… what’s wrong with News Media???

The prices of all essential commodities are through the roof. Common man is suffering big time. The current government is going to complete the so called 100 days (or has it already?) and what have they got to show? The economic situation is bleak. People are still losing jobs or living in a state of [...]

What good is government funding?

Does any government really believe that all the money that is allocated for various social and infrastructure projects actually works? Analyse all the government efforts towards rural upliftment, removing poverty, creation of jobs, infrastructure. How many of these projects have been successful? How many projects were completed on time? How many were completed without any [...]

Can the Congress provide the stablity this country so needs?

I, like everyone else in this country is hoping they can! for the sake of the country and its people. I think the mandate they have got… people are telling them “we give you the power to change the future of this country… we are ensuring that you dont have to be with opportunistic and [...]

Will NDA form government at the center?

My gut feel says yes. UPA or for that matter Congress not getting a clear lead is an indication that all the talk about all the things they have done in last 5 years is utter rubbish! A seriously hung parliament is an indication of this. If nothing else, the President should invite BJP to [...]