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Screen Time and its discontents
We had serious negotiations over how much screen time the kids should be allowed. We settled for 90 minutes, albeit with a dissent note from the wife. | 17th Nov 2019
India needs foreign talent to indigenize defence equipment
Acquiring foreign human capital can accelerate product development cycles and help us gain cutting-edge technologies | 10th Nov 2019
Everyone should study science
Why a solid foundation in science is essential for survival and success in the 21st century. Opt for science and mathematics at the pre-university (Grade 12) level. | 20th Oct 2019
For lithium ion batteries to pave the way for a rechargeable India
While China has an advantage in lithium battery production, India could turn competitive with a couple of components | 13th Oct 2019
Keep an open mind on genetic tech to snuff out mosquitoes
Given the dangers of diseases such as dengue and malaria, we should take calculated risks in trying new solutions | 29th Sep 2019
Morals, laws and meat
Where my daughter challenges me on dietary preferences and fundamental rights | 22nd Sep 2019
Swalpa controversy
| 16th Sep 2019
Swalpa controversy
| 16th Sep 2019
India’s geopolitical profile follows its economic trajectory
High growth gave us global relevance but other countries may not support us if they don’t see an economic upside | 15th Sep 2019
A polar region we must keep on the radar in a multipolar world
Conditions are favourable for private Indian investors to go beyond these and explore fresh pastures in the Siberia and further North. | 31st Aug 2019
When Public Affairs Centre invited me to write a memorial for for Dr Samuel Paul, I took the…
| 23rd Aug 2019
Appointing a chief of defence staff is just the first step
To take the logic of the CDS to its conclusion, the Armed Forces should be operationally restructured into theatre commands | 19th Aug 2019
The case against mandatory corporate social responsibility
Mandatory CSR regulations never made sense to start off with. They have now become obligations that will add to the already stifling compliance burdens that companies face. | 5th Aug 2019
Some space for the private sector in the race for space
Space policy should aim to grow the industry and create the resilience that space security requires | 21st Jul 2019
Some space for the private sector in the race for space
Space policy should aim to grow the industry and create the resilience that space security requires. | 21st Jul 2019
Non-veg without the violence or the guilt that come with it
India has an opportunity to become a major player in cellular agriculture. | 8th Jul 2019
What it would take for India to become a proper space power
India already has significant ability to use space. But our ability to deny its use to an adversary is, understandably, negligible. | 23rd Jun 2019
India must get over its defeatism on manufacturing
We have trapped ourselves in a self-created "big is bad" and "small is good" narrative that is the root cause of low employment growth. | 9th Jun 2019
New military bases can seed new cities and create jobs
Every new military base can create between 100,000 to 1 million jobs in construction and infrastructure alone. | 26th May 2019
Look Beyond Quotas for Equality
Affirmative action is needed in our deeply iniquitous society but there can be better options than reservations and quotas | 19th May 2019
Relocating state capitals will boost growth and employment
The Union government can create fiscal and other incentives to encourage state governments to shift their capitals to brown- or green-field locations. | 12th May 2019
There is no free trade with China
In this piece I advance the argument that censorship and restrictions on free speech are barriers to free trade, especially in the Information Age. | 26th Apr 2019
Preventing over-tourism
Public policy should invest in creating new destinations to prevent old ones from being destroyed. | 15th Apr 2019
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