Budget 2026 and the Discipline of Direction
An editorial assessment of Budget 2026, examining fiscal discipline, policy direction, and the government’s capacity to align economic priorities with long-term development goals.
India’s Rising Population
An editorial examination of India’s rising population as a governance test, assessing policy capacity, administrative preparedness, and the long-term strain on public systems and resources.
The Textile Gambit
An editorial analysis of Bangladesh’s textile industry and India’s strategic policy response, assessing implications for trade, employment, and regional economic competition.
The Mother of All Deals
An editorial analysis of the India–EU free trade agreement as a turning point in the global economy, assessing its implications for India’s growth and policy choices.
The Fracturing Hegemon
An editorial analysis of the shifting global economy shaped by major power rivalries, examining India’s role, strategic choices, and emerging economic challenges.
The Shadow of the Purge
An editorial analysis of power consolidation and political purification in China, and what these developments signify for democracy and the global political order.
Stock Market versus Fixed Deposit
An editorial examination of stock markets and fixed deposits, assessing risk, stability, and decision-making in an era of economic uncertainty and shifting investor confidence.
India–EU Trade Pact 2026
An editorial analysis of the India–European Union trade pact, examining its timing around Republic Day and its significance for India’s position in the evolving global economic order.
Republic Day
An editorial reflection on Republic Day as a reminder of India’s constitutional values, democratic responsibilities, and the ongoing task of renewing the republic.
World Cup and Discipline
World Cup and Discipline: What the ICC’s Decision Signifies In international cricket, rules, discipline, and respect for the host nation are regarded as foundational principles. The recent decision taken by…