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Destinations to define India

India's journey towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047 will be shaped not only by the industries we grow, the infrastructure we build, or the technologies we adopt, but also by the destinations we develop.

Inflation Warning

A sharp rise in wholesale inflation ~ to 9.68 per cent in May ~ is more than a statistical development; it is an early warning of stress building beneath the surface of the economy.

Beyond EVMs

The recent fire in Kolkata that reportedly damaged thousands of Electronic Voting Machines has triggered predictable reactions.

The PoJK challenge

The ongoing unrest in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is perhaps the most serious political challenge faced by Pakistan in the territory since 1947.

Many sides to the H1B visa debate

US President-elect Donald Trump is in an unusual position - trying to please both billionaire tech guys who fund his campaigns and his hard-core base. Immigration and the H1B visa have become contentious among Trump's core supporters and moderates.

Enjoy the froth till it lasts

In other words, with huge uncertainty in the geopolitical situation, financial markets have become speculative, as investors seek higher risk, short-term returns, even as the Fed has cut interest rates four times since September but hinted at only limited cuts next year.

Toxic Legacy

Four decades after the catastrophic gas leak that devastated Bhopal, the recent removal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide plant marks a small yet significant step in addressing the lingering fallout of one of the world’s worst industrial disasters.

Ukraine challenge

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, the shifting dynamics of international politics and battlefield realities could make 2025 a pivotal year.