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The onion price and poll dynamics
Soaring onion prices are causing concern for both consumers and politicians alike, with historical evidence showing that onion price can sway electoral outcomes Kya pyaj rulayega – Would the onion bring tears? – is the common refrain in poll-bound states of Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir and Maharashtra. and many a time...
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A new standard for global populism
28 August 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
Airfares to surge amidst aircraft shortage
10 July 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
Centralised testing faces credibility crisis
24 June 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
Saudi’s petrodollar shift offers little relief to India
18 June 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
Major losses for BJP, coalitions re-emerge
10 June 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
Uncertainties dwindle investors’ confidence
04 June 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
Unveiling the enigma of an unusual election
31 May 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar
Economic crisis takes a backseat in elections
As India’s election fever rises, the spotlight shifts from core economic issues to religious controversies and symbolic debates In this dance of democracy, scarce resources are seemingly rambling up the election tempo. The religious slant on employment and sillier issues like the mangal sutra raised are for diverting from the core...
RBI fortifies the nation’s economy with gold
Taking a cue from prudent household savers, the Reserve Bank of India has significantly increased its gold reserves to 817 metric tonnes to hedge the economy In a strategic move reminiscent of Indian households safeguarding their wealth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is fortifying the nation’s economic resilience by actively...
Challenges loom ahead of July Union Budget
The incoming Government would face the uphill task of navigating through a myriad of fiscal hurdles to foster sustainable growth Despite it being too early to discuss the union budget to be presented in July, it is certain whichever combination comes back to power it would have to majorly review the...
Graft dominates election discourse
Mounting concerns over corruption and economic uncertainties are shaping the contours of the political contest Innocuous developments are unfolding amidst the growing fervour of the impending elections. Despite concerns of the RBI regarding inflation, escalating toll rates, and transportation costs, the nation finds itself amidst a politically charged atmosphere. Nonetheless, certain...
High on rhetoric, low on originality
The Indian National Congress unveils a manifesto that appears grandiose yet lacks innovative solutions, drawing criticism for its reactive stance towards current policies Indian National Congress has come out with a manifesto that looks pompous and well-intentioned but less original and more reactive to the present policies. The party is cautious...
