Putting words in Narendra Modi's mouth: Who writes the speeches for PMPM Modi is a master of rhetoric but behind most good orators is a great speechwriter. We take a look at the fine art of spinning.
03 Jul, 2016, 02.08 PM IST
Modern tycoons lack Jamsetji Tata's ability to combine private interest with public purpose: Sunil KhilnaniKhilnani is an Avantha professor and director, King's India Institute, King's College, London. His book is a compilation of the profiles of...
25 Mar, 2016, 12.20 PM IST
Idea of India gets damaged if we fiddle with founding principles: Sunil Khilnani"It's called Incarnations: India in 50 Lives. It will be published by Penguin in February , to coincide with a 50-part BBC radio and podcas...
24 Nov, 2015, 11.44 AM IST
A democratic asteroid that wiped out many old habits: Sunil KhilnaniModi is the first head of government to have been born after 1947, and his relationship to India’s recent and ancient history is casual and...
18 May, 2014, 11.27 AM IST
Indian SMEs seek greater UK engagementThe Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector has called for greater engagement from the UK business community.
13 May, 2014, 05.40 PM IST
Have politicians halted Ayodhya’s future?"To dislodge Congress, BJP made Ayodhya a huge issue. Both parties gained. Before they came, Ayodhya had no riots," says Nirmohi Akhara's R...
06 May, 2014, 12.17 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi , Narendra Modi, Arvind Kejriwal all underplay how rising inequality threatens India’s futureThanks in part to the caste system, Indian inequality has been more deep and pernicious than that of many other nations.
31 Jan, 2014, 10.58 AM IST
In differing ways, both Modi and Kejriwal mine the past in the future's nameKejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party view with scepticism, as Gandhi did, all centralised authority and big government — which they see as hive...
03 Jan, 2014, 07.16 PM IST
Ashoka University academic council includes Kaushik Basu, Ramachandra GuhaAshoka University, an upcoming educational institution, announced its academic council comprising of eminent personalities like Kaushik Bas...
30 Sep, 2013, 04.57 PM IST
Ashoka University: Ready to shell out Rs 16 lakh for an under-grad course in Liberal Arts?Some entrepreneur backers of Ashoka Univ say recruit-worthy talent needs a rounded quality education, something, they say, is not on offer ...
27 Sep, 2013, 10.02 AM IST
Jaipur Literary Festival: Healthy exchange of ideas the way forward for IndiaIndia is a country of various identities. The way forward is to have a healthy exchange of ideas, not fatwas against thinkers.
03 Feb, 2013, 06.00 AM IST
- While tax policy gets much attention, tax administration is almost neglected
In India, while policy intentions are discussed in detail, the debate deficit about 'last-mile implementation issues' to give effect to pol...
13 Aug, 2012, 05.23 AM IST
- Tagore University work in full swing; committee submits plan
Undaunted by opposition to reforms in higher education, the human resource development ministry is forging ahead with its plans to change t...
30 Jul, 2012, 09.25 PM IST
- Rising regional political forces must see domestic, foreign policy as interlinked
Always evident in India’s highly competitive state elections is the hunger for political power harboured by regional political elites.
10 Mar, 2012, 12.40 PM IST
- Centre trying to acquire Gandhi's letters to German pal
The collection also includes letters written by Gandhi's secretary Mahadev Desai to Kallenbach and a large number of photographs.
03 Apr, 2011, 05.30 AM IST
- For economic benefit, build political project
Fundamental dilemmas - of social justice, of differences of belief, of security and freedom - conflicts requiring difficult choices and abi...
05 Jan, 2009, 04.16 AM IST
- ET Awards Live: Honouring Excellence
Welcome to India Inc's biggest blockbuster - The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2007. Here's a live account of the awards n...
27 Oct, 2007, 10.40 PM IST