Dark side of India’s nightlights
As states grow economically, the gap between the rich and poor districts within the state widens, as observed in night lights data from 1991 to 2015.
01
Jun
04
May
Modi govt blurring Lakshman Rekha between itself and India’s institutions
The very idea of India, and not just its institutions such as the judiciary, RBI, Speaker’s office and others, as a vibrant electoral democracy is in peril.
20
Mar
There may have been reasons to support Modi in 2014, economics’ wasn’t one
Modi govt’s tenure has been a case of squandered opportunities and a ‘lost half a decade’ for the prosperity of Indians.
15
Feb
Leap of faith: Seven million new formal jobs claim is turning Goebbelsian
At 7 million new formal jobs a year, India would, by far, be the world’s largest formal job creator
29
Jan
Why the claim of 7mn formal jobs should be taken with a pinch of salt
A recent study by Ghosh and Ghosh adds a useful dimension, but by deviating from its pure academic purpose to making bold claims on net job creation its original intent and objective has been lost.