Tag Archives: Government

Austerity – Business Class vs Cattle Class Discussion Does Matter

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Harshad Oak

I was resisting writing on the austerity talk that has sprung up in India. But the media has now taken the discussion in such a nonsensical direction that I feel forced to air my views. Not that my views matter, … Continue reading →

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No VIPs – Time For An Equality Of Citizens Act

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Harshad Oak

The chiefs of the 3 armed forces were recently exempted from security checks at airports. In the build up to this decision, you got quotes like “It is a shame that India cannot accord a small privilege for those who … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Maharajas?

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Harshad Oak

Post the T20 world cup, Dhoni is said to be making crores more and every other cricketer is making lakhs more. Good for them and best wishes to them. However something that isn’t good for us, is how our tax … Continue reading →

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