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Mohan Guruswamy
About the AuthorMohan Guruswamy
The writer, a policy analyst studying economic and security issues, held senior positions in government and industry. He also specialises in the Chinese economy
    PM Modi at the review meeting. (Photo: Twitter/@narendramodi)Opinion
    Mohan Guruswamy | Why the Congress needs an alternative to Modi

    It is no wonder then that Narendra Modi's rise is seen as merited and Rahul Gandhi's ascension as unmerited

    21 Sept 2021 1:44 AM IST

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    Mohan Guruswamy | Why nations' don't fail even though states' fail

    A State is an organised political community, living under a government and that is a sovereign political entity in...

    14 Sept 2021 1:25 AM IST

    On September 8, 1962, units of Chinas Peoples Liberation Army had surrounded a small Indian Army post at Tsenjang on the northern bank of the Namka Chu stream just below the disputed Thagla ridge at the India-Bhutan-Tibet trijunction. Representational Image. (Twitter)Opinion
    Mohan Guruswamy | 1962 lesson: How march of folly led us to disaster

    The Indian Army was under pressure, but Gen. Thapar was still not prepared to bow to sheer stupidity

    7 Sept 2021 3:19 AM IST

    If the United States reins in its deficit, China has much to lose. (AFP Photo)Opinion
    Mohan Guruswamy | Global reserve currency is an urgent need for all

    In the past few decades, the GWP has grown at a much faster rate

    18 Aug 2021 1:09 AM IST

    India produced about 50 million tons of foodgrains in 1947, while it produces five times that much now. Representational Image. (PTI)Opinion
    Mohan Guruswamy | We’ve done better than most; let’s not be too...

    India now adds 17 per cent to world GDP growth, giving it a considerable economic heft

    15 Aug 2021 3:47 AM IST

    claims NSO IT minister has said some of the countries listed in the Pegasus expose as its clients are incorrect. Representational Image (Twitter)Opinion
    Mohan Guruswamy | Who’s behind Pegasus… and why it’s no big deal

    The only difference between them and NSO is that the Israeli company is a white-black operation

    5 Aug 2021 1:47 AM IST

    A 14c copy of Magna CartaOpinion
    Mohan Guruswamy | Liberty and rights for all: Myth of the Magna Carta

    Magna Carta came out of an intra-elite struggle between 40 barons and their King

    13 July 2021 2:22 AM IST

    The Union Cabinet can have up to 81 members,but currently there are only 53 (with 28 vacancies). (ANI file photo)Opinion
    Mohan Guruswamy | Cabinet rejig: PM needs to look for better talent

    If PM Modi wants to survive politically and leave a well- regarded legacy, the surest way would be to make his...

    6 July 2021 7:01 AM IST

    Mohan Guruswamy | Modi’s new architecture for govt may hurt IndiaOpinion
    Mohan Guruswamy | Modi’s new architecture for govt may hurt India

    What should cause us concern is the centrality of the Prime Minister’s residence and office to this new layout

    24 Jun 2021 6:50 AM IST

    Mysuru residents practice yoga with Mysore palace in the backdrop following social distancing norms. DC photoOpinion
    India's culture & how it evolved Yoga is exercise, it's not Hinduism

    If yoga is Hindu, then karate is Buddhist, kung fu is Confucian and taekwondo also Buddhist

    18 Jun 2021 7:09 AM IST

    Deccan default cover imageOpinion
    Mohan Guruswamy | It's not for India to clean up the Afghanistan mess

    If that Afghan situation were to boil over it will spill out mostly into Pakistan, a country quite dedicated to our...

    8 Jun 2021 7:14 AM IST

    Karnataka bans chewing tobacco and spitting in public, violators to be penalised. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Mohan Guruswamy | Tobacco India's top health crisis: Act now, or just...

    It is not that the incidence of smoking is low in India if we take into consideration the widespread bidi habit

    31 May 2021 7:35 AM IST

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