Economy

Big Fat Indian Wedding

Recently I came across a quote on Twitter which said, “If you’re not a socialist at 20, you’ve no heart. If you’re socialist at 40, you’ve no brain”.  As someone in mid 30s, I can very much relate to it. It may also help explain some of the media headlines Read more…

By Chinmay Barhale, ago
Modi

Democracy in Danger

For Indian political parties “Democracy is in danger” is a very popular slogan these days. Honesty speaking, they’re absolutely right. India as a parliamentary democracy is facing a very unique challenge – there is no credible opposition. After 2014 General Elections, BJP is on a roll winning Assembly elections after Read more…

By Chinmay Barhale, ago
Economy

Urban India and Rural Bharat

Over the course of next 12 months, India is expected to hold its next round of General Election to elect new Central / Federal Government. Prime Minister Modi won majority mandate in 2014 election and since then BJP has expanded its rule in and now has Government in 22 states. Read more…

By Chinmay Barhale, ago