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3 pols x 3 wonks= ?

Answer: 1,250 million in a leaky boat

Let's get perspective

The markets have done a reality check, nothing more

Story of two devaluations

But an unimpressed finance minister plays King Canute

Back to the 1980s

Not just growth, other yardsticks too have regressed

Oh for a crisis!

Look how it has concentrated the government's mind

Poverty debate: Beyond definitions

Time to make debate meaningful by focusing on results

Good news on poverty

But many numbers point to contrary trends

Much ado about little

Many myths surround the new 'food security' law

Handouts or jobs?

Why does 'inclusion' translate into govt charity?

One more!

Is it masochism that makes the govt invite controversy?

Don't fret about the rupee

It needs to fall some more before trade gets balanced

Where are the doers?

A multitude of advisors is no substitute

Second coming

Mr Murthy has as much at risk as Infosys

A list with surprises

Who delivered the most growth in incomes?

A country for scandal?

What do IPL and Ranbaxy tell us?

Optimistic foreigners

And why Indian businessmen have a gloomier view

The charge is complicity

Fingers are starting to point at the PM

Walmart-level aam aadmi

Figuring out what it really costs to live

Rob Peter, pay Paul

And who cares for interpersonal fairness?

The greatest! Who?

Assessing the greatness of a prime minister