M R Venkatesh

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Shobha Warrier: Journalistic Role Model
Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If somebody wants to do an instant noodle study on contemporary Indian politics,...

A 'successful' Budget won't be an easy task for Jaitley
Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

FM needs to convince Indians to invest more in stocks.

Rupee depreciation: Foolish government, intelligent Indian
Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

A theory that is doing the rounds is that with election nearing, this depreciation of...

India-EU FTA: A parting kick from UPA?
Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Barring a few exceptions India has a chronic trade deficit with most of its existing...

COLUMN: Can we have waterless agriculture too Mr PM?
Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

We need a master plan to increase our water storage capacity, improve irrigation...

Lankan issue: An economic solution to a political problem
Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Once we bring the Lankans into our economic embrace we will be in a position to...

Money laundering: Switzerland's envy. India's pride?
Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Several corporate, including some airlines, software and even consulting companies...

Interest rates: Is the UPA goofing up big time?
Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

If Indian banks do not fix the right interest rates on deposits, they run the risk of...

COLUMN: Budget 2013 - An elaborate exercise in denial
Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Thanks to policy paralysis at the Centre, we are doing exactly the opposite of what the...

If I were the Finance Minister...
Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

In a developing county like India, the role of the Finance Minister is a crucial one,...

Budget 2013: Economy in 'rudali' mode. PM in silent mode
Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Isn't it funny that we are importing in excess of $50 billion of gold every year while...

UPA government: A decade of DECAY!
Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The two decades of our "spectacular economic progress" has side-stepped vast swath of...

Economic slowdown: Will the PM take the BLAME?
Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

M R Venkatesh tells us why the UPA under the leadership of Dr Manmohan Singh is akin to...

Lessons from the Vishwaroopam imbroglio
Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Kamal Haasan and his artistic freedom is the smaller issue. How will the world view us...

Why an illegal telephone exchange in Maran's house?
Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The startling details of a secret and possibly illegal telephone exchange set up in the...

COLUMN: Has the time for India to lead come?
Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

For starters given a declining West, it is indeed unwise on our part to depend on it...

Modi has arrived. But is India ready?
Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Modi has arrived. Probably the country is not yet ready. Modi knows it. If Modi...

Investment in gold: A no-confidence against UPA govt
Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Importing gold widens current account deficit, channels domestic savings into personal...

The Gadkari issue: The facts without comments
Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

We must understand that we live in extremely cynical times. If it is a politician he...

COLUMN: And now a Rs 100 crore scam hits ICAI!
Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The national trait of exploiting the inherent weakness of democracy is now mirrored...