The end of American dominance may bring global challenges. History shows the fall of empires leads to instability. US-led post-World War II system fostered unprecedented prosperity. Now, this system faces erosion. India’s pursuit of multipolarity may not offset the losses. […]
Initially, nations appeased Trump’s trade tactics, but China’s firm stance proved more effective. Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ faced market crashes and legal challenges, earning him the nickname ‘TACO.’ As the 90-day tariff pause nears its end, India should remain firm in
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India’s economic growth is exceeding expectations, with FY24 revised to 9.2% and FY25 projected at 6.5%. Despite global uncertainties and slower manufacturing growth, strong investment, improved net exports, and a promising agricultural outlook contribute to India’s resilience. Macroeconomic indicators remain
India may still cross the ‘miracle economy’ benchmark of 7% GDP growth Read More »
Comments on Col Sofiya Qureshi have resulted in two very different cases against two very different people. But only one of them was arrested. Was religion the reason? This article was originally published by The Times of India on Ape 6,
Is Prof Mahmudabad being punished only because he is a Muslim? Read More »
During the India-Pakistan conflict, the government appointed a Muslim spokesperson. This aimed to project a secular image. However, social media saw anti-Muslim sentiment. A minister criticized the spokesperson, leading to court action. Conversely, a professor was arrested for defending Muslim
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While fighters and tanks are not completely obsolete, they are less important today, and will no longer dominate war Defence experts the world over are scrutinizing the details of the Indo-Pak near-war to draw lessons for future wars. Most analyses confirm the
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India has already made its will and strength clear. It will not hesitate to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks. It is now time for a ceasefire This column was originally written with the title ‘It is time for de-escalation’,
Pause right move. The other road led to long, costly war Read More »
Following the Pahalgam attack, Indian and international stock markets showed surprising resilience. Nifty 50 even saw a slight increase. This contrasts sharply with the war rhetoric from political figures. Despite threats and counter-threats, markets suggest de-escalation. Investors believe the situation
The uncertainty created by Trump is guaranteed to slow world growth. India cannot escape the consequences even though it will be less hard hit than others. Some analysts feel that a US recession has already begun. There is an old saying, when
India in crosswinds: US sneeze, Chinese cough, and global shivers Read More »
The main impact on India will not be US tariffs. It will be the coming recession caused by Trump’s actions. That will depress the GDP of all countries, including the US and India. Despite India’s rapid economic growth and resilience,
Why does resilient India still get a close-to-junk credit rating from agencies? Read More »
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