Train Accidents or Terrorism – Which are you more afraid of?

The latest bomb blasts in Mumbai have stirred public outrage against the government, the police and the intelligence agencies – and deservedly so. I have no objections with people lambasting the government if they fail to implement reasonable measures to keep us safe. My problem however is the difference in public reaction to another incident … Read more

Legalizing Lobbying in India is a horrible Idea

Lobbying is Bribery

We all know that corruption is pretty severe in India. And it looks like the government is about to oblige us with an elegant solution – legalize it! Many of us in India are new to formal lobbying – something which has existed in the US for years. The idea goes something like this. It’s … Read more