From the Desk of Dr. Samir Barua
Reflections and lessons from a lifetime spent in pursuit of knowledge, in the practice of leadership, and in exploration of the world.
Why Tariffs Hurt Everyone
Tariffs have been making headlines again. The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, imposed a…
Union Budget: A Closer Look at the Tax Cuts
The biggest headline from the Union Budget for FY 2025-26 was the reduction in income…
The Politics of Indirect and Direct Taxes
Trump’s Tariff Fallacy? Political rhetoric often clouds self-evident truths. A striking example of this came…
A Culinary Journey with Sitaben: Our Michelin Star Chef
On a sunny Sunday, January 19, 2025, we found ourselves in Ahmedabad, reminiscing about our…
Travails of Air Travel in India
I usually stick to direct flights when traveling, but sometimes a layover can be the…
Two Leaders, One Stage: A Tale of Vision and Leadership
In the quiet hum of the flight back to Ahmedabad from Delhi that September evening…
A Gentleman Prime Minister
My first encounter with Dr. Manmohan Singh occurred in the latter half of 1992 at…
Perils of Being a Teacher
As I embarked on my first year as a professor at IIM Ahmedabad, I was…
Whither India’s GDP?
There has been an uproar in the media about India’s GDP since the release of…