February 2010 Blog Posts (2)

One of the key inputs required for the Indian economy to continue its growth path is a revamp of its education system so as to make its ample manpower more employable.

I have long held the view that the quality of education that the government provides in India through its municipal schools is significantly inferior to that provided by the private schools. I felt the government should simply give “education coupons” for students to go to…

AMY GOODMAN: From the CIA in the classroom, we turn now to the CIA in the boardroom. The CIA is under fire following the news it’s allowing active-duty operatives to work for private companies on the

side. The previously undisclosed “moonlighting” has granted wealthy

private entities, such as financial firms, hedge funds, access to

top-level intelligence officials. It’s said to be viewed internally as

a means to prevent agency defections to the private sector. A…