EVMs – Let Us Trust But Also Verify
Only 20 countries out of 120 democratic nations in the world use EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) and another 6 countries are still doing pilot studies. USA, one of the largest…
B.N.V. Parthasarathi
Ex Senior Banker, Management and Financial Consultant, Visiting faculty at premier B Schools and Universities. E mail- [email protected]
From Red to Green – India Post Needs Strategic Revival
In business parlance red indicates an organization is into operational losses, black means close to break even and green means the entity is making operational profits. It is reported that…
Electoral Reforms and Retrograde Measures
According to Sec. 75A of Representation of People Act, 1951 (RPA, 1951), every elected representative of the people has to submit the declaration of his assets and liabilities to the…
Strategic Approach to Bharat’s Energy Needs
Bharat was the fourth largest importer of crude oil followed by China, US and Japan in 2017. Bharat became the third largest importer in 2018 by surpassing Japan and likely…
Secularism and Social (In)Justice
This article is in response to the views expressed by Mr. Amartya Sen during the launch of his book- “A Quantum Leap in the Wrong Direction”, as per the news…
A Case Study On How Not To Bifurcate A State
As per the AP Reorganisation act, 2014, polavaram irrigation project is declared as national project. Therefore, execution of the project and obtaining all requisite clearances including environmental, forests, and rehabilitation…
Innovative Approach for Sustainable Farming in Bharat
Despite seven decades after independence agriculture sector still plays a significant role in Bharat’s economy though the country has not taken proper care to address the issues and challenges in…
The Aadhar Debate – Unique vs Best
Aadhar is basically meant for ensuring the targeted delivery of financial and other subsidies benefits and services to the eligible citizens of the country by the government. Hence the supreme…
Prompt Corrective Action Vs Politically Correct Action
Bharat’s banking sector is now getting into vicious cycle of NPA-led dip in bank profitability- weaker bank balance sheets- decline in incremental bank credit. This is not an overnight phenomenon…
Lessons from Shri Ganesha
While several puranas narrate the stories on the birth of Shri Ganesha in different versions and other major episodes involving him, there are many management lessons to be learnt from…