Strikes, satyagrahas, scams and of course stock markets. Myriad events ensured that it was as busy a week as any at the studio. Here's some of the buzz:

Apoorva: The government's Saturday night swoop on Baba Ramdev's ‘satyagraha' in Delhi has resulted in a political slugfest. No punches are being pulled.

Ritvik: “Attack is the best form of defence” seems to be the government's new strategy, after being on the defensive for a long time now.

Apoorva: The management at Maruti has also gone on the offensive. It's sacked many workers and seems categorical about not giving in to the demands of workers on strike at its Manesar plant.

Ritvik: Hmmm... guess labour and other troubles are causing automakers to look for new shores. Many, including Ford and Maruti seem to be making a beeline for Gujarat.

Apoorva: Must hand it to the Gujarat government. It seems to have a made a fine art of wooing industry.

Ritvik: Also, bringing on the charm offensive to India this week was French Finance Minister, Christine Lagarde. She dropped in, ostensibly to listen to the concerns of an important emerging country. And of course, for that small matter of lobbying for the IMF top post.

Apoorva: With the US and Europe backing her, Ms Lagarde sure is no laggard in the race. But the rest of the world has good reason to oppose the entitlement mentality of developed countries. The Strauss Kahn scandal has presented a good opportunity to right some wrongs.

Ritvik: Speaking of scams, the JPC investigation into the 2G imbroglio is set to open new cans of worms. Plans are afoot to summon all Telecom Ministers since 1998. Dayanidhi Maran meanwhile seems to be getting into more trouble.

Apoorva: Trouble also seems to be brewing for regular tax defaulters. Tax authorities have warned of a ‘name and shame' campaign against chronic truants.

Ritvik: The simmering anger against corruption seems be driving a lot many changes. The CBI now plans to hire bankers and chartered accountants. Specialised crime needs specialised investigators.

Apoorva: Maybe. But when it comes to specialised instruments, our markets still seem to have a long way to go. The IDR conversion norms by SEBI this week saw the Standard Chartered IDR take a knock on the bourses, and could well mean finito for future IDRs.

Ritvik: As it is, macroeconomic danger signals including the latest IIP numbers have kept markets jittery. Add to this, regulatory uncertainties. No surprise, the Finance Minister urged FIIs to keep the faith in India.

Apoorva: All that's fine, but the country's troubles seem far from over. With OPEC talks to increase output failing, oil prices may again be headed north.

Ritvik : India suffered another huge loss this week with M. F. Husain's death, sadly in exile.

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