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Op-Ed Page Columns - Free Access

1. India's Acche Din (Good days) began in 1991 - April 11, 2019
2. Let Jet Airways recover on its own - March 24, 2019
3. Indian-American high school students continue pushing the envelope - March 12, 2019 
4. Time to upgrade internet banking - March 3, 2019
5. Engineering education needs serious rethinking - Feb 17, 2019
6. Welcome to another WhatsApp election - Feb 10, 2019
7. Why the BJP is vulnerable in 2019 - Dec 2015, 2018
8. A clever switch by the U.S. - Dec 12, 2018
9. Hubris of global summits - Dec 05, 2018
10. A nation divided - Nov 07, 2018
11. It’s not India’s fault - Nov 04, 2018
12. How Nasscom played its cards right in the US - Sep 20, 2018
13. From New Delhi to New York, it’s hell on the streets - Aug 31, 2018
14. We've already lost the data privacy battle - Aug 7, 2018
15. Testing times for foreign students in the US - July 21, 2018
16. Trump has a point about ‘rules-based’ trade - Jun 15, 2018
17. Why rename cities? - May 28, 2018
18. Walmart-Flipkart combine faces uphill battle - May 11, 2018
19. Medical tourism can be the next big export earner - April 27, 2018
20. Buy Green Card fast - April 11, 2018
21. Deadline Raj - March 27, 2018
22. Us in the US - March 18, 2018
23. Indian e-commerce has a last-mile problem - Feb 25, 2018
24. Get rid of this annual spectacle - Feb 02, 2018
25. One year of Trump — and feeling it - Jan 26, 2018
26. Tax corporate revenues rather than profits - Dec 31, 2017
27. Lessons on instant justice from America - Dec 7, 2017
28. New India is consumed by guilt - Nov 19, 2017
29. On H-1Bs, Trump hits Indians really hard - Oct 27, 2017
30. Modi, Trump can go together a long way - June 27, 2017
31. Trump’s exit from Paris accord is no big deal - June 4, 2017
32. Why aren’t we prouder of India? - May 08, 2017
33. Trump’s new tax plan looks ‘dead on arrival’ - Apr 29, 2017
34. US hits West Asian airlines below the belt - April 08, 2017
35. B-1 visas are the problem, not H-1Bs - March 30, 2017
36. IRCTC’s next-gen system is a nightmare - March 8, 2017
37. What’s in a name? A lot, when you travel - Feb 25, 2017
38. Selling India to Trump won’t work - Jan 22, 2017
39. Stop transferring bank employees - Jan 11, 2017
40. Time to get rid of the income tax - Dec 19, 2016
41. Why globalization, as we know it, is dead - Nov 22, 2016
42. Trump signifies hope, not pessimism - Nov 10, 2016
43. Will Indians start buying fewer cars? - Oct 31, 2016
44. Even in a yuck election, unfair’s unfair - Oct 19, 2016
45. Is the RTE Act fair to private enterprise? - Sep 22, 2016
46. Our diaspora has a lot to offer - Sep 8, 2016
47. Trump and the crisis of jobless growth - Aug 26, 2016
48. When things fall apart - July 18, 2016
49. Indian banks must share digital dividend - June 29, 2016
50. A missed opportunity - June 15, 2016
51. Will India be stumped by Trump? - May 13, 2016
52. Let’s not play the interest rate game - Apr 3, 2016
53. Do political parties matter anymore? - Feb 26, 2016
54. India's daring exceptionalism - Jan 27, 2016
55. The RBI should relax mobile money rules - Dec 24, 2015
56. This time, it is serious - Dec 14, 2015
57. Where have all the good candidates gone? - Nov 20, 2015
58. Unemployable engineers: Who’s to blame? - Nov 2, 2015
59. Nadella is just what Microsoft needs - Sep 12, 2015
60. US Trump card against Indian immigrants - Sep 1, 2015
61. Fallout of a flimsy case against Wipro - July 7, 2015
62. No one’s talking brain drain anymore - June 9, 2015
63. Case for a uniform school leaving exam - May 15, 2015
64. Combating resume fraud - April 15, 2015
65. Error Message: Access Denied - March 26, 2015
66. Is a business school education worth it? - Feb 18, 2015
67. Move State capitals to secondary cities - Jan 9, 2015
68. RBI: 1 Uber: 0 - Dec 8, 2014
69. Immigration reform is Obama’s gift to India - Nov 24, 2014
70. The importance of doing the right thing - Nov 19, 2014
71. Modi should woo the Republicans - Nov 14, 2014
72. Modi missed the bus in the US - Nov 3, 2014
73. Why US visa rules can see a flight of talent from India - Oct 28, 2014
74. Why you need to worry about the Fed - Dec 25, 2013
75. It’s Khobragade’s mistake - Dec 20, 2013
76. How can “innovation capitalism” drive India’s technological and economic development? - Dec 2013 (Winning Entry in McKinsey's Global Essay Competition)
77. Going all out for a US degree - Nov 8, 2013
78. This is no ordinary IT slump - Oct 19, 2012

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Worldview Column - Subscription Required

1. New Zealand’s actions after Christchurch are problematic
2. A corruption scandal shakes American college admissions
3. Brexit and the Irish backstop
4. Socialists kill Amazon’s expansion plans in New York
5. The end of a glorious run for the A380
6. Trump’s chances of re-election look strong
7. Citizenship is up for sale
8. More American colleges go test-optional
9. The EU’s problems seem to never end
10. The abject failure that is General Motors
11. The key is to keep the customer happy
12. Social media use increases depression and loneliness
13. How to write a winning statement of purpose
14. Khashoggi mystery: Another geopolitical crisis in the making?
15. Viewing the world from a Piper
16. Why is the world moving away from globalisation?
17. Nike’s high-risk CSR strategy may just not do it
18. Illegal migration is tearing nations apart
19. Serena Williams lost, and not just the US Open final
20. Job searches are still stuck in the 1990s
21. The Trump economy has many safeguards
22. Studying abroad is now more business and less education
23. Turkey’s hopeless economic war with the US
24. Iran’s recent struggles are only likely to worsen
25. Is a technical degree needed for IT excellence?
26. WhatsApp’s architecture is creating headaches for Facebook
27. Europe is on the brink
28. Too many experts, insufficient rewards
29. Why Nadal and Federer continue their domination
30. Look before you post on social media
31. Why is the rupee falling?
32. The US made history in Israel
33. Click-and-forget features bring AI to life
34. When top institutions misuse their brands to make money
35. Indian cities should exploit the municipal bond market
36. When Indian Americans’ success hurts
37. Ola-Uber merger: Prevent the creation of a monolith
38. West Asia is more volatile than ever
39. Made in China 2025: World’s largest nationalist policy 
40. India’s jobs crisis is serious
41. Will public shootings in America ever end?
42. Turmoil in the media industry is getting worse
43. Indian websites must become more user-friendly
44. Upwork, another matchmaker website, shows promise
45. US immigration policy is a mess 
46. Shortlist, perform, win!
47. Want faster economic growth? Loosen regulations
48. Lessons from a mountaineer
49. India had a strong, but mixed 2017
50. 2017 was full of surprises
51. Mr Carr, IT does matter after all
52. MBA courses in the US must reprogram to stay relevant
53. Corruption invokes such distaste, but should it really? 
54. Using social media to demystify classical music
55. Apple’s hook on tomorrow’s customers starts early
56. Predators vs social media: the dawn of justice?
57. Mobile applications are becoming more indispensable
58. Closing India’s energy deficit
59. Government schemes to create jobs may fall short
60. India’s corporate scene is increasingly becoming Darwinian
61. The Fed begins to correct its balance sheet
62. Voice chat tools: double-edged swords for big telcos
63. The Equifax breach is a warning to UIDAI
64. How important are corporate leaders?
65. Revelations about world languages
66. Federer and Nadal return to dominate tennis
67. Why Google was wrong to fire Damore
68. Indians’ love affair with Texas
69. Is LinkedIn’s utility waning?
70. Protecting jobs through licensing
71. The dumbing down of our minds
72. Oil continues to be a boon for the Centre
73. Is the government becoming too addicted to Aadhaar?
74. What a dramatic fall for Snapdeal
75. Cricket and its failings
76. Dangers of reckless online behaviour
77. Is investing in bad debt India’s next big industry?
78. At what price point will people act?
79. The DIY-types are impacting the global economy
80. How RPAs take away BPO jobs
81. The EU’s sigh of relief is heard around the world
82. Are banks overusing password rules?
83. Why May 7 could be a do-or-die day for globalisation
84. The resurgence of Federer and Nadal is a treat
85. The paradoxical job growth crisis
86. China could lead the world in heavy industry
87. India’s drive-time radio shows can do so much better
88. Highway billboards are great marketing devices
89. India unlikely to suffer from a Russia hack
90. When privacy protection policies hurt customer service
91. GoFundMe is a boon for people in distress
92. The tragedy of our big cities
93. The money-making insurance industry
94. Medical tourism could be India’s next industry boom
95. Fine wine and the Australian Open
96. The sheer domination of ME3 airlines
97. Understanding Obama’s legacy
98. Technological advances threaten existing companies too
99. Investing in Solar Bharat Abhiyan!
100. There’s value in going back in time
101. China’s new strategy: sell direct
102. Technological advances directly threaten jobs
103. Large Whatsapp groups hurt more than help
104. When all airlines behave like no-frills carriers
105. Consumer collusion is a great free-market leveller
106. Post-Trump, international students can still plan to study in the US
107. A guide to understanding the US election
108. The epidemic of self-written recommendation letters
109. When corrupt governments restrict competition
110. Going the extra mile, successfully
111. Are we ready to embrace surge pricing?
112. A bold experiment in tennis streaming may help answer a vexing question
113. Why do we still permit age discrimination?
114. Tech advances are greatly improving lives
115. The darker side of social media
116. With a new visa, the US steps up efforts to poach top talent
117. Re-Mind it! This app can dramatically improve campus communication
118. Employers, think twice before you rescind offers! 
119. Pokémon Go highlights video game addiction like nothing else
120. Duplicate Olympic spirit? Easier said than done!
121. GST may become a nightmare to implement and maintain
122. Verizon's acquisition of Yahoo! makes little sense
123. Automation’s impact on us is huge
124. Broadcast neutrality — the next battle?
125. It’s time we retired the OTP
126. Why the Brexit vote was not a surprise
127. Brexit vote is crucial for other reasons too
128. Ban commission-based student recruiting
129. India’s GDP could double in 8 years
130. How companies and government exploit consumers
131. Why do companies cheat?
132. Metro rail: a crucial cog in the urban wheel 
133. Apps teach us World Geography better than any textbook
134. Poor urban planning to blame for Bengaluru’s heat
135. Is the end of the website era near?
136. Taming the tax havens
137. Trouble on the high seas
138. Political correctness going too far?
139. Our compulsive addiction to testing
140. Online education makes a MOOC point
141. Need of the hour: bankruptcy laws
142. Indian socialism continues to trump capitalism
143. Customer service is still the best differentiator
144. Call the NFIR’s bluff
145. What is happening to the global economy?
146. Innovation is key to India’s future
147. All is not well with Heathrow
148. Place names do matter
149. The bottom is falling for the telecom sector
150. Indian firms’ website designs have a long way to go
151. The changing face of engineering education
152. Why oil has been a boon to the government
153. Indian e-commerce:  It feels like 1999 all over again
154. Paris climate accord is all hot air
155. Manufacturing for India’s military holds great opportunity
156. The brain drain problem is getting worse
157. India can survive a Fed interest rate hike just fine
158. Banking on student loans
159. When will the BRIC countries create a world-class product?
160. Acing that application essay
161. Where customer is not king
162. The sharing economy extends to mini-truck moving
163. Lessons from the Volkswagen debacle
164. Is it time to rethink tax strategies?
165. Passport centers are world-class models of e-governance
166. Innovation in the media industry has been highly disruptive
167. Is too much money tainting tennis?
168. The Internet of Things could dramatically change our lives
169. In-flight systems beware, the future lies with Android
170. Net neutrality is a bad idea
171. Why Western-sounding brand names work with buyers
172. We’re doing nothing to address gridlock
173. Would Greece have been better off exiting the EU?
174. India's online retail markets are near perfect
175. How West Asian airlines leverage Moore’s Law
176. School rankings matter less than you imagine, so think different
177. How about a career in consulting?
178. Manufacturing returns to the US
179. What Federer and Nadal teach us all
180. Why learning English is overrated
181. How to do Europe on your own
182. Unsung heroes too shy to sing

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