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Market Reckoning

The Indian middle class has witnessed a financial revolution in recent years. Encouraged by a booming stock market, low-cost digital platforms, and aggressive financial influencers, millions of households have moved their savings from traditional bank deposits to equities.

Tariff Chaos

The recent back-and-forth on tariffs imposed by the US on Canadian and Mexican goods underscores the unpredictability of President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

Curse of Capitalism

Capitalism, the ‘saviour of the free world,’ was touted as an economic paradigm that incentivised effort, encouraged barter and most crucially, brought power back into the deserving hands of the masses of regular, hard-working people.

Can Nato remain relevant?

The ongoing dilemma surrounding Nato’s expanding portfolio of tasks has intensified under the Trump 2.0 administration which increasingly exposes an inner tension regarding the financial burdens associated with the alliance.

Economic Showdown

The debate over whether the US economy has performed better under President Joe Biden or his predecessor, Donald Trump, is central to the current presidential campaign.

Setback to Trudeau

Developments in Canadian politics highlight a critical juncture for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, as the withdrawal of support from the New Democratic Party (NDP) signals a shift in the balance of power.

Institutional Compromises

Why aren’t lessons learnt? Why isn’t the ‘system’ improved to ensure safety and security for all? Why do some institutions/bodies attempt covering up instead of acknowledging concerns and failures? Why isn’t anybody held accountable, ever?

High-stakes battle in Haryana

As the Haryana Assembly election draws near, the ruling BJP, facing anti-incumbency after a decade in power, is gearing up for a challenging battle.

Is Bretton Woods fit for the 21st century?

In July 1944, delegates from 44 countries gathered in the UN sponsored Conference in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, to decide on a post-Second World War monetary and financial order.