पूंजीवाद का प्रपंच
An abridged version of my Seminar piece on Narendra Modi and crony capitalism translated into Hindi by Amar Ujala newspaper.
The rise of Arvind Kejriwal, mango man
Opinions are divided about what exactly the Aam Aadmi Party represents, but everyone agrees it’s a game-changer in Indian politics.
From bad to words
If the law has any sanctity, the Congress candidate for Saharanpur, Imran Masood, ought to be speedily prosecuted for threatening to chop BJP prime ministerial hopeful Narendra Modi into pieces.
The cult of cronyism
Who does Narendra Modi really represent and what does his phenomenal rise in Indian politics as election front-runner signify?
The good, bad and bold of the Congress manifesto
Tokenism abounds in the manifesto – pledges for women, minorities and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes with many old promises dusted off and repackaged for the second, third and … Continue reading
Government cold to CAG’s quest for new powers
For the past two years, the CAG has been pushing the Finance Ministry — its nodal ministry — for crucial changes in the 1971 Audit Act. To no avail … … Continue reading
A weakness born of bad intent
The UPA government’s unwillingness to act against the abuse of political and corporate power has created a vacuum which others are rushing to fill… 7 June 2011The Hindu A weakness … Continue reading
Bribery charge must now be investigated
The Embassy cable suggests a serious crime was committed on Indian soil to which U.S. diplomats were privy. The Prime Minister cannot cite lame arguments to justify inaction… 19 March … Continue reading
It’s time to get down to business
Manmohan Singh’s second term has seen huge scams but also action against crony capitalism of a kind India has never experienced. Which trend will finally prevail? 19 February 2011The Hindu … Continue reading
The fabric of belonging
Had the national flag which the BJP wants to unfurl in Srinagar also been dipped by them to honour the memory of the hundred young Indians who were shot dead … Continue reading
Musical chairs on a drifting ship
More than a reshuffle, the UPA government needs a new deck of cards and, much more urgently, a new game… 20 January 2011The HinduMusical chairs on a drifting ship Siddharth … Continue reading
Sorry people, we’re hanging up on you
The Manmohan Singh government is digging an even bigger hole for itself by claiming there was no loss of revenue from the sweetheart sale of 2G spectrum to favoured corporate … Continue reading
Welcome to the Matrix of the Indian state
The Radia tapes reveal the networks and routers, the source codes and malware that bind the corporate and political establishments in India. 29 November 2010The Hindu Welcome to the Matrix … Continue reading
Manmohan’s dinner diplomacy a hit with Obama
In which the Obamas get to find out who’s who in Delhi … 8 November 2010The Hindu Manmohan’s dinner diplomacy a hit with Obama Siddharth Varadarajan Any doubts Barack Obama … Continue reading
Siddharth Varadarajan 