The COVID-19 Social Network
byEconomic, political, and social interactions are embedded in social settings, and the structure of these relations, determines how people behave, and the outcomes of…
Opinion
Barack Obama: A Conservative Perspective In Retrospect
byFor most of my life, I have not held a negative view of our first black President. Muslim, Anti-Christ, Socialist, and Tyrant were terms…
Yield Not Into Temptation- Could We See A Recession Very Soon?
byAny claim to the discovery of a reliable barometer in macroeconomic forecasting is often discarded, or, at best, held to suspicion and scrutiny. Indeed…
The Fault In Our Stars
byIt’s the same story every Indian spring. Board examination results are declared, schools and colleges flooded with admission applications, and parents begin losing their…
“Christianity: Thoughts From A Fundamentalist Christian”
byI grow weary of the increasing cultural divide in America. When I turn on the TV, scroll through my Facebook feed, see signs in…
Do Comedians Need To Get In Line?
byIt used to be that the space occupied by a comedian was a safe one. One could step up on stage and comment on…
A Rockstar Rests
byThe passing of Alan Krueger last week is not the first of a top-level economist that I have had to read, and it certainly…
Secularism In The Midst Of Urbanisation
byIt’s the year 2019 and in case anyone needed a reminder, India is still a secular country. Recent events at political levels may lead…
Sikkim Progressive Youth Forum And The Political Narrative In Sikkim
byThe movement for better health services by Sikkim Progressive Youth Forum (SPYF), an organisation of students from the universities and colleges of the tiny…
What You Thought You Knew About Russia
byAs a frequent traveler I’ve had the entertainment of discovering what people from other countries think about Russia. Boy, the stereotypes I’ve had to…