Over the past two weeks or so through the course of repeated dialogues and debates on the merits and demerits of demonetisation, one aspect has always taken the centre stage. The internet penetration of our country is far lower than anticipated and the access to smart phone is still more of an urbane phenomenon? Needless to mention even I was probing this issue and was exploring the various alternatives available […]

In a country which is predominantly cash based and where the physical currency comprises of nearly 11% of the country’s GDP, the Govt’s demonetisation has ushered in a new wave of electronic transaction. Choosing between standing in long queues and getting their daily needs addressed electronically, many hithertho strong believers in cash also are resorting to cashless transaction. It is therefore needless to add that the payment industry has received […]

As the furore and protests against demonetisation continue I have come to realise that there is no place like whatsapp, when it comes to stirring up protests or support on a particular agenda. But I guess before forwarding such responses, readers should also think logically. There is a particularly popular(I am guessing since it was sent to me no less than 50 times in one day) forward that I seek […]

Almost every discussion on the social/virtual or actual meet-ups and get together is about the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. I hear many passionate outbursts about the fact that this sudden cash crunch will be terrible for the economy and would lead to severe slowdown and on the other hand there are some who seem absolutely convinced that this move could surely herald a new phase in […]

The jury is still out on whether Modi’s demonetisation move can spell out long-term benefits and actually curb the scourge of black money and corruption in the system but one simple fact that this exercise has brought in to the forefront is a surge in the humanity and the humane aspect of the average Indian around you. Whether you follow What’sapp or not the umpteenth instances of Gurudwaras and charitable […]

Even as I sit down to write about it I cannot help but remember a joke that’s doing the rounds on what’sapp recently- Choosing between Hillary and Trump is almost like choosing between Mulayam and Mayawati. While each candidate has a unique element that has pushed them thus far, I must say that given the current state of affairs in US as well as globally, making the final choice is […]

The Power Minister Piyush Goyal has claimed that the Government will be successful in completing and 100% implementation of electrification drive by May 2017, almost a year before the 1000-day deadline set by the Modi Government expires. But the question is would that be a realistic deadline and is it possible to reach electricity to each and every Indian household by May next year? This seems especially doubtful after the […]

News reports indicate that eight SIMI operators who escaped Bhopal Central Jail were nabbed and killed in an encounter in just eight hours after escaping from prison. While there was surely jubilation and sense of achievement amongst the ATS and police officials who were involved but I have to admit that it is a rather strange situation and it surely raises more question than it answers and points to some […]

Even as Diwali preparations get underway, Mumbai and Delhi are under high alert and security has been beefed up in the country’s commercial capital. This is after a twitter handle warned of possible attacks in Delhi and Mumbai during Diwali. The ANI chief has forwarded the tweet to Home Ministry’s official twitter handle. Though at the moment this Twitter threat remain largely unidentified and the credibility of the tweet is […]

Just as the market was digesting news about Cyrus Mistry’s sudden ouster as the Chairman of the Tata Group, there is yet another development to deal with. In a set of shocking revealations in his letter to the Tata Sons board, Cyrus Mistry has highlighted the legacy issues and presence of an alternate power clout severely undermining his authority and decision making. It was pretty clear that Cyrus Mistry, the […]