Manoj Mohan

Reflections on the Rising Rupee

The Indian Rupee (INR) has appreciated vis-a-vis the US Dollar considerably in the recent period. It has gained almost 13 per cent since July-Aug last year. Even as recently as a month ago, it was moving in the range of Rs 44-45 per Dollar; now it is between Rs 40-41. Who all are happy andContinue reading “Reflections on the Rising Rupee”

Misinterpreting Indian Constitution

‘Yours truly’ is not an expert in the complexities of Indian Constitution. However, that should not prevent him or anyone for that matter from airing one’s views on the same. On the basis of this belief, the following is a take on the tendency on the part of some of the stakeholders of Indian polity to interpretContinue reading “Misinterpreting Indian Constitution”

The Supreme Court strikes again

The Supreme Court of India, in its interim order, has stayed the implementation of the reservation of 27% of seats in central government-run educational institutions including the IITs and IIMs. Basically, the SC has agreed to two of the points raised by the petitioners: One, how was the figure of 27% arrived at? In other words,Continue reading “The Supreme Court strikes again”

Budget 07 – A short note!

A long distance travel followed by a bout of serious illness and a pre-occupation with an exam result saw to it that there was a break in my posts, extended to more than a month. In this intervening period, there were some significant developments on the economic front. Inflation is soaring, Economic Survey and the biggie, BudgetContinue reading “Budget 07 – A short note!”

Three burning problems..

As I see now, there are three problems that require the immediate attention (and action) on the part of the Govt of India. If there is failure to act on these, the economic growth of the kind we witness now in India will surely lose its steam. And that, is bad news! First ofContinue reading “Three burning problems..”

Two composers I expect a lot from….

I had, in one of my previous posts, talked about my music preferences. To the list of the composers I like, I would like to add two more names: GV Prakash Kumar and Rahulraj T. GV Prakash Kumar probably needs no introduction to ARR fans. He has sung a number of songs for ARR. PerhapsContinue reading “Two composers I expect a lot from….”

Adieu, Sidney Sheldon…..

Been and am a little too busy….after all, life is all about giving priorities to different things, right? So, naturally, the time I spend online, in general, and blogging, in particular, has taken a hit….However, this is something I want to type in a few words on…… Sidney Sheldon, the popular novelist, passed away. He’s authored aContinue reading “Adieu, Sidney Sheldon…..”

Indian Stock Markets – Who is the Fool?

Stock exchanges are one among the various financial intermediaries. A stock exchange may be defined as a place or market where securities (ownership or debt) of joint stock companies and of government or semi-government bodies are dealt in. It is an essential concomitant of the capitalist system of economy. It is indispensable for the properContinue reading “Indian Stock Markets – Who is the Fool?”

Plagiarism? No! Inspired? Yes!

Well, it seems I need to emphasize that I scribble over here primarily to help me hone my writing skills – to take what I consider as two of my dream-exams, to enter the organization / set-up of my dreams. To that end, what I put here as ‘Current Affairs Commentary’ are not all ofContinue reading “Plagiarism? No! Inspired? Yes!”

Orgnaised retail – Challenges for the players

Well, I have already given my take on the prospects of organised retail in India. Taking it a bit further, today let me look into the challenges for all the players involved. For any serious player in the organized retail space – regardless of it being an Indian or foreign one – space isContinue reading “Orgnaised retail – Challenges for the players”