Why derivatives are a Pyrrhic triumph for our equity markets
The expansion in equity market volumes is driven by retail speculators indulging in heavy trading of complex derivatives that are economically unproductive
20
Jul
23
Jun
Aadhaar and the rhetoric of fear
Five years on, we need to examine our xenophobic reactions and paranoia of the intrusive state.
15
May
Will states matter on May 16?
Electoral data does not support the argument that the influence of regional parties is waning.
27
Apr
The mysteries of ‘dead’ and ‘deleted’ voters
The election day debacle in Mumbai shows that the Election Commission’s voter list data have long been suspect. Aadhaar would be a great solution for second-level authentication
02
Apr
Indian Elections: Why Waves Don’t Matter
Amidst the current shrill, acrimonious rhetoric from political parties over a national “Modi wave”, its alleged mythical existence,