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Ashwani Mahajan

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India needs warning labels on junk food. FSSAI’s resistance makes no sense

FSSAI, as regulator, has the responsibility to safeguard the interests of the common people, protecting them from harmful food but its actual actions...

30.08.2026 20

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Why UPI transactions must remain free

The government invests in public goods, because they are beneficial to people. UPI is one such public good, which is non-rival in nature.

17.08.2026 30

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How BJP can build Bengal into a growth hub of eastern India

The decline of traditional industries impeded Bengal's progress. The situation has changed after BJP came into power. There is hope that the new...

12.06.2026 20

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How Indians can have their gold and curb imports too

There is a need to devise innovative, unconventional mechanisms that encourage people to refrain from buying physical gold.

28.05.2026 30

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Modi’s call to cut fuel use wasn’t just about oil—it was about saving the rupee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on 10 May 2026 was an appeal to citizens to help protect the rupee by conserving foreign...

15.05.2026 40

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Why Sridhar Vembu’s ‘return home’ appeal to Indians in the US is significant

Sooner or later, people of Indian origin, including Green Card holders, US passport holders, and Indian passport-holding NRIs, may find themselves...

07.05.2026 50

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FSSAI has failed to resolve diet-related issues in India—public health crisis on the rise

The key question before us is simple: Whose interest should guide food policy in India? The credibility of India's food regulatory system depends on...

01.04.2026 40

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Iran war is sure to bring recession in US—common man in India will also suffer

The disruptions in supply chains, rising shipping costs, and shortages of critical components could trigger a global supply shock, throwing economies...

24.03.2026 60

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There’s an emerging duopoly in India’s aviation sector. 7 reforms to encourage competition

Companies should not unnecessarily increase fares to increase their profits and should adhere to aviation regulations. The need today is to issue...

09.01.2026 60

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Opposition must debate utility, provisions of VB-GRAMG. Look beyond the name

Opposition parties are fixated on the argument that the government has deliberately removed MK Gandhi’s name from the Act. The real provisions in...

18.12.2025 40

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Gold prices jumped up 17% in the last 7 years. And it isn’t going to stop

Economic analysts around the world are pointing to significant changes in global monetary and financial conditions behind the surge in gold prices.

18.09.2025 30

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World doesn’t need another China. Modi’s Swadeshi call shows why India holds the key

India has the scale, talent, and civilisational ethos to become a trusted hub for manufacturing, technology, and services. We must deepen domestic...

28.08.2025 40

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India uses BRICS to push reforms—not to challenge the US

India has been pleading for long to bring reforms in institutions like the United Nations, IMF, and World Bank, which it believes are West-dominated...

25.07.2025 40

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ASEAN under fire: India warns of retaliation over trade pact loopholes benefiting China

06.07.2025 30

The Pioneer

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NITI Aayog’s Push for Genetically Modified Imports Sparks Outrage

22.06.2025 30

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Don’t count countries above India in per capita GDP. Look at the population instead

While it is certainly a reason to celebrate that India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy, this economic milestone is only part of the...

11.06.2025 30

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