Rama, reforms and India

Having been a journalist for two decades, it’s quite natural that I never do anything until I can feel the anxious warm breath of my editor on my shoulder. This was the one week when I found that I would be very busy, so it made sense to write the Mint column ahead of time and keep it ready in advance. Also, there was much to write about. The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government had indulged in a frenzied 24-hour burst of “reformist” activity. So, I wrote my piece on Monday, three days ahead of schedule, and went about my business.

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