This is the accepted version of the paper.This version of the publication may differ from the final published version. (Jairam Ramesh, Indian Rural Development Minister, 2012). Permanent repository link

This is the accepted version of the paper.This version of the publication may differ from the final published version. (Jairam Ramesh, Indian Rural Development Minister, 2012). Permanent repository link

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This paper pays tribute to Roger Layton's contributions to Higher Degree Research Education as a thesis examiner. The tribute is in the form of two reflective case histories of two thesis examinations. Contributions are highlighted via consideration of these perspectives – in particular their similarities with respect the depth of the insights that are provided are noted as is their usefulness in facilitating further (post doctoral) research; this despite their quite different topics and feedback.