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Aditi Phadnis: Singh's silence on land acquisition
The fact that everyone but Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh is speaking on the issue only gives credence to the specious fears of farmers that this government is out to get them
Kanika Datta: 'Indian culture is best'?
It is natural that someone's cultural choices will be shaped primarily by local and national influences. But much also depends on exposure
Leading by example
It is not uncommon to find the entire family watching some show - age appropriate or not - on television
Attuned to the times
Gulzar composed a gentle, meditative song for a classic like Bandini more than 50 years ago, also won an Oscar
Suman Bery: India and ageing
The Union Budget provides valuable insight into the government's view of social protection
A fantastical way of looking
Gerstein's global popularity is linked with his abstinence from political art, resulting in a refreshing escapist body of works that celebrates humanity
Time to go home, Big Daddies!
A M Naik and Y C Deveshwar's longevity at the top of their respective firms stems from the govt's control over both L&T and ITC
 "Time to go home, Big Daddies!")
Shyamal Majumdar: Shadowboxing over Steve Jobs
Apple's all-out move to trash an earlier biography of its former boss beats logic
David Gelles: 3G Capital, Buffett's favourite partner in deals worth billions
The Brazilian private equity firm stands apart from the rest because like Warren Buffett, 3G professes to be a long-term owner of the businesses it buys
Akash Prakash: The dollar consensus
Most are convinced the dollar will keep strengthening - so it's useful to ask: could they be wrong?
Climate change costs
Unpredictable weather may impact 30 per cent of the harvest
Debt conversion into equity
Speeding up court decisions must be a priority
Nigel Harris: Make in India for the world
Why a new Indian trade agenda to expand automotive exports should be an important component of India's manufacturing strategy
Anjuli Bhargava: AirAsia needs a new flight plan
AirAsia India has its work cut out as competitors are offering more reliable services on almost every route the low-cost carrier flies
Claude Smadja: A preview of the new world order
Its anger at the success of the new China-led infrastructure bank suggests the United States is still struggling to adjust to China's rise
Core problems
On roads and railways, government approach confusing
A different kind of freedom
Hatred against Monika Lewinsky and kindness towards a Canadian teen - both online - raise key question: why campaign for online freedom outshouts that against online bullying
 "A different kind of freedom")
Why scrapping Section 66A may not be in India's best interests
What the celebrations overlook is that the law covered cyber crime which users will now be vulnerable to
 "Why scrapping Section 66A may not be in India's best interests")
Andy Mukherjee: The quest for growth
As the fear of the Fed recedes, Raghuram Rajan can start cutting rates to help growth recover
 "Andy Mukherjee: The quest for growth")