The latest economic data showed that the GDP growth is on right track and is fast returning to the pre-crisis levels. But what about the growth and development on the ground? Does the common man stand to gain?
About the Author: Shobhika Puri
Some say leaders are born while others say they can be made. In either case, leadership is not easy to come. Many people leave no stone unturned to get a coveted position of power and once there, they feel assured that they have become leaders. This is the biggest mistake one can make because leadership is not about the position but, about the action.
We, Indians, love cricket. Since the time India has been ousted from the T20 World Cup, media is abuzz with debates about why we lost? Some, which include Dhoni, say it was because of fatigue from the IPL matches, while others attribute it to excessive partying and lack of practice. Whatever be the reason, one thing is very worrying. We all seem to have lost the spirit of sportsmanship.
The nation is divided over the issue of Tharoor's resignation. Some think that the government was justified in ousting him to prevent the UPA from any further embarrassment. On the other hand, many people, especially his Twitter fans, believe that it was unfair to ask Tharoor to resign when there has been no or little action against people with bigger charges.