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Aakar Patel is a senior journalist and columnist
    US President Donald Trump gestures to supporters during the Inaugural Parade on January 20 in Washington, DC. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    America first': A hollow promise

    The world is complex and its economy has evolved in a particular way that cannot be changed by a genius individual.

    22 Jan 2017 1:11 AM IST

    External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Of Twitter fatwas & emotional nationalism

    Ms Swaraj's threats confirm that India functions on the basis of arbitrary and knee-jerk decision making.

    15 Jan 2017 1:36 AM IST

    The UK spends Rs 9.3 lakh crore per year on the NHS, which is about Rs 1.5 lakh per citizen. (Representational image)Opinion
    What makes UK a civilised nation

    The NHS is free for all citizens and, apparently, it is free for emergency and accident services also for all, including...

    8 Jan 2017 3:13 AM IST

    Modis grip unlikely to loosen in 2017Opinion
    Modi's grip unlikely to loosen in 2017

    Are we a totally different people today than we were in the 1960s?

    1 Jan 2017 3:54 AM IST

    The fact is, all modern streams of political thought, whether conservative or progressive, are agreed on one thing: the rights of the individual.Sunday Chronicle
    2016 Fear vs Hope: Conservative intention and liberal principles

    This is important to know when we assess what has been a disturbing year for some and a triumphant one for others.

    1 Jan 2017 1:42 AM IST

    Modi, the true masterOpinion
    Modi, the true master

    His initial announcement was so powerful and energetic that it carried popular opinion.

    25 Dec 2016 12:22 AM IST

    Ever since the Centre announced the demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes, people have been rushing to banks to exchange the old notes for new ones. (Representational Image)Opinion
    Both BJP, Opp. are mismanaging crisis

    The government says it will take another month, till the middle of January, before the system is stable.

    18 Dec 2016 1:09 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra ModiOpinion
    Note ban success: Test of PM's working style

    Mr Modi says he cannot govern through academics studies' and asks his officers to summarise all issues for him, and...

    11 Dec 2016 12:48 AM IST

    We need boring leadership to get to the basicsOpinion
    We need boring leadership to get to the basics

    There is no demand from Gujaratis for a bullet train.

    4 Dec 2016 1:00 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Is Modi missing details for a grand idea?

    The unique thing about Mr Modi's time in office so far is his launching of magnificent schemes.

    27 Nov 2016 12:58 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Time to test Modi's grip

    The government has bumbled along since Mr Modi's announcement.

    20 Nov 2016 1:06 AM IST

    Bullet train is expected to run about 300 km per hour on the dedicated track.Opinion
    A vanity project far from real India

    The government seems to be keen on spending money for the transport of the rich

    13 Nov 2016 1:10 AM IST

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