Irony of taxing salt in Gandhi’s country

Author: Beena Aiyar

One of the most evocative moments of our independence struggle is Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha of 1930. Whether in Dandi, Dharasana or Vedaranyam — the simple act of walking to the shore and breaking British…

A Libertarian Rock Star That India Never Had: Sauvik Chakraverti, R.I.P.

It is with a very heavy heart that we share with you the sad news of passing away of Sauvik Chakraverti, our good friend and ex-colleague.

PPP: Balancing Equity and Efficiency

We have had a long track record of bad experiences when it comes to the government’s ability to deliver basic services to citizen. While it is important for governments to ensure ‘Equity’, which means it cannot shirk its responsibility of delivering services to…

Globalisation is one of the most liberating things to happen to mankind: Johan Norberg at CCS

Centre for Civil Society partnered with the University of Chicago Center in Delhi to host eminent author and historian, Johan Norberg for a public lecture on 16 October…

Leonard Liggio: Conductor of Liberty Orchestra

On the first sight of Professor Leonard Liggio, I thought he must be the libertarian opera singer. Little did I know that he really was the conductor of the liberty orchestra, orchestra not of instruments but of individuals humming with the music…

Who Listens to Mumbaikars?

Maharashtra state elections are just over but something was immensely disturbing about them. Let me start by posing a question. Would it not be a flawed system if the Chief Minister of Maharashtra is elected by voters in Madhya Pradesh? Yes, it undoubtedly would be as it would lead…