All stories by KALYAN SINGHAL
Boost Consumption Of The Poorest 80 Crores And Not The Richest Eight Crores
Rediff.com15 Jul 2024There are reports that the government will soon cut income taxes by about Rs 50,000 crore to boost consumption.
Prime Minister Modi, I suggest that, instead, you distribute about one lakh crore rupees per year to the 80 crore poor, which will boost both consumption and economic growth, suggests Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.
These Scientists Shaped India
Rediff.com15 Aug 2023I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.
Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come
Rediff.com10 Oct 2022'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.
The Two Faces of India's Democracy
Rediff.com22 Sep 2022How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.
Mr Modi, follow my advice, old and new
Rediff.com23 Apr 2021Mr Prime Minister, good economics and the welfare of the people are always good politics. If you follow my advice, you will be enthusiastically rewarded come election time. If you fail, history will hold you responsible, warns Kalyan Singhal.
5 MUST-DO actions for the Modi government
Rediff.com9 Apr 2020The government has an opportunity right now to save Indians from deep recession, and in many cases, starvation, notes Kalyan Singhal.