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A tale of two institutions

Having studied, in the sixties, at two of Bengal’s iconic institutions, and having observed the paths these have traversed, some thoughts crossed my mind for consideration of the new government.

A bet on tomorrow

There was a time when financial markets valued companies on the basis of what they produced, what they earned and what they could reasonably be expected to achieve.

Constitutional Alchemy

The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.

Inflation Window

India’s wholesale inflation easing to a 13-month low of 0.85 per cent in April marks more than just a statistical footnote ~ it signals a potential pivot point for economic policy and business sentiment.

MAD vs. SAD

The four-day Indo-Pak War 2025, was the first war between two nuclear-armed countries. This war was unique for another reason also; troops of no country crossed the borders of the other, and the war was fought entirely with aircraft, missiles and drones.

India-UK FTA will be a game-changer

After more than three years and 14 rounds of negotiations, the United Kingdom and India have finally announced a free trade agreement (FTA).

Nuclear Oversight

By calling for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to take control of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has raised a bold, if controversial, proposition.