Government & Politics
Will Ann Romney Help Her Husband Connect with Voters?
Voters are familiar with the all-but-assured Republican nominee, but what about the woman behind him? As the nation’s political focus shifts from primaries to the general election, many are curious... read more
Supreme Court to Hear Textbook Copyright Case
The American court system is built to handle any case, regardless how complicated or contentious. While local courts are usually enough to fulfill that charge, their are certain few cases... read more
Why the New JOBS Act Is a Step in the Right Direction for SMBs
1Startup companies are the lifeblood of entrepreneurial innovation. While they make up roughly 1 percent of companies, startups create roughly 10 percent of new jobs each year, according to research... read more
Why Enrica Lexie Is Growing Messier Like The Italian Pasta By The Hour?
Don’t get this wrong. Enrica Lexie sounds like the latest juicy revelation in the saga of former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi, but it is a merely the name of an Italian vessel embroiled in a legal and... read more
What Can a Billion People Do With a Frustrated Army Chief?
When an army chief gets cross there is nothing much you can do, as the Indians are learningthe hard way. In neighbouring Pakistan, like in many Arab countries in the past, things might... read more
Will Someone Spare Anna Hazare a Copy of “Don Quixote” by Cervantes?
Anna Hazare is playing ‘Don Quixote’ again without reading the novel. If he will care to read, perhaps he will realise the futility of his own actions in his old age. “Many critics... read more
Now The Indians Want To Send Their Prime Minister To The Tihar Jail.
The Indian education system has miserably failed to create a new generation of ‘thinking’ and discerning minds to control the finger tips on the keyboards which deliver a variety of... read more
Social Media Investigation: Is the Republican Bid Really a Two-Horse Race?
2Rick Santorum recently stated that the race to become the Republican Party presidential candidate in the autumn is down to two men. Here at Brandwatch, we used our social media... read more
4 Stinging Criticisms of the JOBS Act
The start-up community is obviously thrilled about the JOBS Act, as it will make raising capital at least a little easier, thanks to ‘crowdfunding.’ And, the exchanges are supporting it... read more
Why Should The US Worry If India’s Mamta Has Gone Mad?
India is the biggest working democracy and just one person’s sanity keeps it going. And that is Mamata Banerjee, the predictably mercurial Chief Minister of the state of West Bengal and the... read more
Government Hearings on Limiting In-Car Navigation Systems Useless Unless Smartphones Regulated Too
The U.S. Department of Transportation is holding hearings on limiting the use in-car navigation systems, but it’s not trying to impose limits on smart- phones. If they knew my husband,... read more
Why the 2012 Election Made Vladimir Putin Cry In Victory And Rahul Gandhi Smile In Defeat?
Putin’s tears, which appeared as he announced his election victory as the new president of Russia, have become the but of several jokes. They have not certainly softened the cobble stones of... read more
New FCC Rules Now Playing in Harmony with FTC
Now two years to work through government channels may not seem like a long time – but in the corporate world it can feel like forever. A recent FCC meeting... read more
A Capital Idea
The causes of poverty have long vexed scholar and practitioner alike. Whether the result of political indifference and incompetence or the brutality of famine and war or just the seven... read more
3 Things You Should Know About Economics
Economics is a difficult subject to understand. However, when described in simpler terms, the scary, complex material begins to make sense to most people. Regardless, if you an average person,... read more
