'Twitter better than TV on Budget 2012'

Bibek Debroy has enough knowledge about the economy, politics and money to rechristen this annual exercise which he calls the ‘fudget;– and gives twitter content on the budget a pat on the back. “Twitter better than TV to follow what is happening in budget (fudget),” he says. While on the subject of Twitter, We quote Amith Prabhu again. “The least Pranabda could have done is started the budget speech by announcing the official #hashtag. Too many floating around #budget2012.” Ganesh Shenoy, on Facebook, has also seen it all before. “Expect the expected after FM finishes his budget speech. UPA will welcome it and the Opposition will slam it. This is democracy!  And what’s happening to money concerns in the rest of the world? The Economist sees the tantalising glimpses of a global economic recovery. “The reasons for optimism are real. But if policymakers get it wrong again, the recovery could yet turn to dust.” More here. And if you getting bored with the Union Budget, get into the fast lane. Follow the Australian GP’s practice session live on the Beeb. The stock market doesn’t like the proposals, Pranabda. “#Budget2012: Sensex smirk turning to frown, says Forbes India. If the Budget gets you down, as it seems to be doing to the Sensex, hope is nigh. Chetan Bhagat and Baba Ramdev will entertain! “@chetan_bhagat Doing a session tomo at #ITConclave with Baba Ramdev at 11am on spirituality and politics. Yes, much fun shall be had.