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The birth of West Bengal

After years of debate and contention, 20 June is finally going to be observed as the birthday of West Bengal, thanks to the resolution of the newly formed government of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Beyond numbers

Switzerland’s decision to reject a population cap is not a vote for open borders. Nor is it an endorsement of the status quo.

Missing Gesture

Strategic partnerships are not tested when leaders exchange compliments, announce visits or promise trade deals.

India-Bangladesh: Storm in a tea cup

Bangladesh’s Islamist and Jamaat-aligned political spectrum immediately interpreted Dinesh Trivedi's remarks as evidence of “India’s hegemonistic designs”.

Poll Economics

As Delhi votes today, the big question is whether the income tax relief announced in the Union Budget will have a meaningful impact on the electoral outcome.

Tariff Balancing

India’s reduction in import tariffs is being positioned as a move toward greater trade openness in the midst of a major global trade war launched by the US which threatens to target more countries.

Trade Wars

Trade wars are not fought with missiles and tanks, but their impact can be just as devastating. They are battles waged with numbers, policy manoeuvres, and, often, a touch of political bravado.

Reviving Agriculture

India's agriculture sector is the backbone of the nation, directly or indirectly supporting nearly half the population.

Fallout Escalates

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China has set the stage for a fresh round of economic conflict.