
What happens if there is a recession in the US?
While the US is not experiencing a recession yet, concerns about its onset are growing – despite the pause on reciprocal tariffs. If one does hit, it would have a significant impact on India, churning...
18 Apr 20258min

‘Nehru’s socialism was not a mistake… Socialism may be in crisis, but capitalism is too’
When I think of the evolution of Indian news media, I divide it into phases: post-independence, a nation finding its feet, the age of despair when the promises of freedom seemed distant, the Emergency...
15 Apr 20251h 15min

Rising cases of cancer among the young sound alarm
Study after study points to a “generational shift” in cancer cases. In other words, there is a rising incidence of cancer among Millennials and Gen Z. These findings bring into sharp perspective the c...
11 Apr 20257min

‘Who is Namdeo Dhasal?’ Censors’ ignorance a chance to remind ourselves of him
Censor board officials, while reviewing a movie on legendary Dalit poet-activist Namdeo Dhasal, asked who he was, stunning the filmmaker and sparking political and social outrage. Dhasal gave voice to...
4 Apr 202511min

India and the world need WHO more than ever
President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the WHO could weaken the world’s ability to respond to modern health challenges. More than ever, this is a time to collaborate on disease prevention and man...
28 Mar 20258min

Corporate debt write-offs: privatising profits, socialising losses
Corporate loan write-offs are justified as necessary to improve banks’ financial situation and to stimulate economic activity. However, they increase the fiscal deficit and government debt, reducing t...
21 Mar 202510min

‘AI can’t tailor investments to individual goals yet’
Like with so many industries, artificial intelligence is transforming personal investing. It offers analysis and services like portfolio management at speeds and depth that were only dreamt of earlier...
18 Mar 202524min

Serious challenges to India’s renewable energy push, but solutions on hand too
India’s energy demand will grow faster than that of any other country due to its sheer size and growth potential. Given the climate challenge, most of this new demand must be met by renewable sources....
14 Mar 20259min



















