2011: Democracy's Odyssey

Protests this year showcased popular yearning for freedom, dignity and participation


Article - 2011: Democracy's Odyssey

-The Times of India, December 28, 2011

Hunger Pangs

The food security Bill will be a miracle in the making


Article - Hunger Pangs

-The Times of India, December 28, 2011

Power Play

Sweeping steps are quickly needed


Article - Power Play

-The Times of India, December 28, 2011

The Anna Factor

Coexistence of political and civil society can strengthen democracy


Article - The Anna Factor

-The Times of India, December 28, 2011

Fukushima slows down, but does not halt the nuclear march

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Fukushima slows down, but does not halt the nuclear march:

"The looming energy crisis has limited the negative reaction."

In search of a lunar alien base

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : In search of a lunar alien base:

"Online volunteers could be given the task of spotting alien technology, evidence of mining and rubbish heaps in moon images."

For Af-Pak, a future that looks exactly like the past

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : For Af-Pak, a future that looks exactly like the past:

"There is talk of an endgame, but in this region the game of wars has a way of lingering on."

Unconstitutional, unethical, unscientific

The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : Unconstitutional, unethical, unscientific

"The Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill, if passed, will adversely affect agriculture, health of humans and animals, and the environment, causing unparalleled harm."

Iraq on the brink

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Iraq on the brink

Unsafe at any speed

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Unsafe at any speed

On India's road safety conditions, data by Atul Gawande, a U.S.-based surgeon, writer, and public health researcher.

Legitimising an inhumane discourse

The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : Legitimising an inhumane discourse:

"The argument advanced by the Central government in favour of FDI in multi-brand retail is reminiscent of the way the colonial regime justified the destruction of craft production through imports from the metropolis."

The West's misconceptions about North Korea

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : The West's misconceptions about North Korea:

"A reasonably stable transition can be expected in North Korea, says Bruce Cumings of the University of Chicago"

The industrial downturn

The Hindu : Columns / Chandrasekhar : The industrial downturn

Comparison of the three versions of the Lokpal Bill

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Comparison of the three versions of the Lokpal Bill

Low expectations

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Low expectations