Raghuram Rajan: Let's not wait for zero cases. Lift the lockdown soon
4 years, 8 months ago

Raghuram Rajan: Let's not wait for zero cases. Lift the lockdown soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has said a long-drawn lockdown would not be sustainable for India and advocated restarting the economy at the earliest. In a pre-recorded video interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that was streamed across all social media platforms of the Congress party, the economist warned that in fact cyclical shutdowns can be devastating. We should not target 100 per cent success and wait for zero new cases before fully opening the economy.” Rajan, who now teaches at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, told the Wayanad MP that India must not confuse its priorities with those of the West, because, unlike the Western countries, it does not have the financial resources to keep itself under lockdown for a long time. Social harmony a public good Rajan was characteristically diplomatic during this online conversation with Rahul Gandhi, but he did indirectly raise the point of maintaining social harmony during such a crisis period. One-of-its-kind interaction Raghuram Rajan’s convo with Rahul Gandhi is unusual for the Indian political scene as rarely are politicians seen holding a conversation with public intellectuals.

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 4 months ago

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India TV News  

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BJP slams Rahul Gandhi's visit to Kathmandu nightclub, Congress says what's wrong with it?
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi's visit to Kathmandu nightclub, Congress says what's wrong with it?

India Today  

As the BJP stoked controversy by sharing a video of Rahul Gandhi partying at a nightclub in Kathmandu, the Congress defended its top leader and asked “what’s wrong with it?” Asked about the viral video during a press conference, Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala clarified that Rahul Gandhi was attending a friend’s wedding in Kathmandu. Rahul Gandhi went to a …

The Rahul Gandhi roadmap | OPINION
3 years, 4 months ago

The Rahul Gandhi roadmap | OPINION

India Today  

Often when we discuss politics, one of the frequently asked questions is 'but where is the Opposition?' ASSUME CHARGE: Rahul Gandhi must take up the presidential post of the Indian National Congress immediately. For example, Rahul Gandhi, as president of the Congress and leader of the largest Opposition party in the House, can ask the health secretary to brief him …

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4 years ago

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News 18  

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Rahul Gandhi loses even in Twitter poll by India Today
4 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi loses even in Twitter poll by India Today

Op India  

Rahul Gandhi has lost another poll, this time an online Twitter poll by India Today. #MOTN2020 — IndiaToday August 9, 2020 After India Today’s Rajdeep Sardesai and others were left shocked that PM Modi continues to be the favoured leader in its own Mood Of The Nation survey, India Today ran another Twitter poll, this time asking who would be …

Rahul Gandhi's videos bashing Modi govt attracting massive following on social media
4 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's videos bashing Modi govt attracting massive following on social media

India Today  

On Thursday, Rahul Gandhi put out another video criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "failing to restore" the status quo on the Ladakh border. pic.twitter.com/ifAplkFpVv — Rahul Gandhi July 20, 2020 Since 2014, the PM's constant blunders and indiscretions have fundamentally weakened India and left us vulnerable. According to the Social Media Cell of Congress Party, videos of Rahul Gandhi …

Rahul Gandhi interacts with home-bound migrant workers amid lockdown
4 years, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi interacts with home-bound migrant workers amid lockdown

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday interacted with a group of migrant laborers in New Delhi. Gandhi asked Congress workers to make arrangements for the return of the migrant workers. Meanwhile, Union Minister RK Singh questioned as to why the former Congress President thought of migrant workers only after 50 days. Image Source : INDIA TV Rahul Gandhi interacts with …

‘Progress in Panchayati Raj lost, moving towards bureaucratic structure’: Rahul Gandhi
4 years, 8 months ago

‘Progress in Panchayati Raj lost, moving towards bureaucratic structure’: Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

A lot of progress made in the Panchayati Raj has been lost, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a video dialogue with former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday. A lot of forward movement in Panchayati Raj that had taken place, we are now moving to a sort of bureaucratic, DM-based structure. The northern …

Raghuram Rajan backs Deepika Padukone's silent protest at JNU, says she inspires one to take stock of what's at stake
5 years ago

Raghuram Rajan backs Deepika Padukone's silent protest at JNU, says she inspires one to take stock of what's at stake

Firstpost  

Backing Deepika Padukone, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said the actress’ silent protest against JNU violence as also Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa doing his duty impartially despite harassment to his family, showed that for some people, truth, freedom and justice are not just lofty words, but ideals worth sacrificing for New Delhi: Backing Deepika Padukone, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan …

Instead of gigantic statues, India should build modern schools and universities: Raghuram Rajan
5 years, 1 month ago

Instead of gigantic statues, India should build modern schools and universities: Raghuram Rajan

India Today  

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has said Hindu nationalism does not just foment social tensions but also detracts India from its economic growth. Reflecting on the socio-political agenda of the Modi government, Raghuram Rajan said, "Instead of building gigantic statues to national or religious heroes, India should build more modern schools and universities that will open its …

Raghuram Rajan expresses concern over India's economic slowdown
5 years, 3 months ago

Raghuram Rajan expresses concern over India's economic slowdown

India Today  

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has expressed concern over India's fiscal deficit figures, stating that it is the likely reason behind the slowdown in Indian economy. Addressing an audience during his OP Jindal lecture at Brown University, Rajan said the uncertainty surrounding the overall economic vision of government is one of the reasons behind India's slowing economy. …

No-confidence motion: Here's how PM Modi took jibe at Congress president Rahul Gandhi hugging him
6 years, 5 months ago

No-confidence motion: Here's how PM Modi took jibe at Congress president Rahul Gandhi hugging him

India TV News  

Giving reply of 10-hour-long debate on the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the country has got the chance to see the negativity of some people. On Rahul Gandhi's hug, PM Modi took jibe and said-"Congress president was saying to me… get up, get up, get up. Meanwhile, commenting on Gandhi’s sudden hug to Prime Minister Narendra …

Movies, Munnabhai and hugplomacy: All during the Lok Sabha debate
6 years, 5 months ago

Movies, Munnabhai and hugplomacy: All during the Lok Sabha debate

Hindustan Times  

The lawmakers witnessed some fun moments during the debate in Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government. Congress President Rahul Gandhi interacts with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his speech in the Lok Sabha on 'no-confidence motion' during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Friday. Gandhi’s ‘hugplomacy’ prompted Akali leader and BJP ally …

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