Rajan, an unconventional central banker

The former IMF chief economist, credited with predicting the global financial crisis, is an academician at heart but switches roles with ease when the need arises

In the 17 months he has been the Reserve Bank of India governor, Raghuram Rajan has tried not to confine himself to the narrow definition of a typical central banker.

The former International Monetary Fund chief economist, credited with predicting the global financial crisis, is an academician at heart but switches roles with ease when the need arises.

His ability to lecture on a wide range of issues - from humanities to political economy - provided food for thought for think tanks around the globe. Here are some of his interesting comments: