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Mihir S Sharma: Two capitals

Both Mumbai and Delhi have to work to rebuild the trust that, 10 short months ago, they seemed to have found in each other

The boys and their degrees

So at a time when we are justly questioning Indian male values when it comes to gender, it is worth noting also that this entire generation of young men seems to desire romance, and places it on a ped

Mihir S Sharma: Small-bang Budget

Behind the smiles, the deep disappointment

What Harish Khare heard

Rahul Gandhi and the Art of Vacationing

I do hope that Rahul Gandhi comes back with a clear idea of how to recover his life and reputation

Mihir S Sharma: Commercial consequences

Mihir S Sharma: Offence is everywhere

The beatification of Sonia Gandhi

Mihir S Sharma: The Eagle has not yet landed

Sadly, the India-US summit produced more spin than it did deals

Jaipur LitFest 2015: Different crowds, different themes

Many panels whose topics had little to do with Modi's coming to power ended up being about the new government

The curse of jugaad

The philosophy of 'make do' that Indians thrive on will be disastrous if the country wants to be recognised globally for its products and services, writes Mihir S Sharma in his new book, Restart: The

Mihir S Sharma: The purpose of satire

Those attacking Charlie Hebdo are wrong on one basic point: it did not mock Muslims

Mihir S Sharma: For an India of blasphemers

Instead of repealing Section 295A of the IPC, which criminalises speech that offends the religious, India intends to further criminalise offence against religion

Mihir S Sharma: Merry Good Governance Day

The truth is that 'less government, more governance' is a chimera. We need more government and less governance

Pakistan's defence lawyer

Mihir S Sharma: Modi govt's real agenda

Time to reset expectations: government will move with alacrity on social policy, not on economic reform

Mihir S Sharma: Cities of libraries

Romain Rolland Library, in fortunate Puducherry, provides a space too rare in our country - one carefully policed and quiet, and yet welcoming, one where you can be solitary and undisturbed amidst a c

Mihir S Sharma: Statesman of spin

The new govt has much going for it, above all the hopes of India and the world. But don't spin stories ahead of its success

Mihir S Sharma: The end of Nehru's Republic

If Narendra Modi wishes to supersede Nehru in our pantheon, he should learn from Jawaharlal's successes - and failures

Mihir S Sharma: Readers don't just read any more