Waiting for e-services

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Waiting for e-services:

"A lot of work will have to go into re-engineering government processes before the Electronic Delivery of Services Bill, 2011 introduced in the Lok Sabha can start delivering results. "

Electronic governance infrastructure can serve as the backbone for delivery of services, but it cannot work a miracle in the absence of administrative reform. ... The public outcry against corruption has brought forth some measures to eliminate rent seeking and lack of accountability from a government under pressure. Now, it must show sufficient political resolve to deliver.

Quarrelsome couple

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Quarrelsome couple:

"In short, the Congress in West Bengal is doing unto the Mamata government what the Trinamool is doing unto the United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre."

The war of words between the two parties is unlikely to result in the break-up of the alliance, but could redefine the nature of their relationship. As is true of marriages of convenience, they can neither live with each other, nor live without each other.

A great medium of public education declines

The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : A great medium of public education declines:

"Finding something worth listening to on medium wave in the broadcasts of an All India Radio station in any part of the country is like looking for life in a drought-hit landscape."

Achieving the American dream gets tougher

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Achieving the American dream gets tougher:

"It is harder for a poor man in the U.S. to rise in economic standards than his peers in Canada and much of western Europe."

Stephen Hawking finds women ‘a mystery'

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Stephen Hawking finds women ‘a mystery':

"The renowned physicist marks his 70th birthday this weekend."

In Indonesia, sandals mark public anger

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : In Indonesia, sandals mark public anger:

"Piles of old sandals donated to oppose the trial of a 15-year-old boy accused of stealing sandals."

Cattle class: native vs exotic

The Hindu : Columns / Sainath : Cattle class: native vs exotic:

"Kerala is feeling the ill-effects of an official policy that favoured disease-prone crossbreeds over low-maintenance native breeds."

'Mamata's compulsion is to be seen as fighting for the people'

Q&A


with  A B Bardhan, four-time general secretary of the Communist Party of India.

Interview - Q&A

-The Times of India, January 6, 2012

The Road To Safety

Good governance is key to making traffic conditions risk-free and convenient for people


The Road To Safety

-The Times of India, January 6, 2012

Wield The Stick

Air safety must be DGCA's top priority


Wield The Stick

-The Times of India, January 6, 2012

Talk Is Cheap

BJP has diluted its anti-corruption stance by admitting tainted leaders


Talk Is Cheap

-The Times of India, January 6, 2012