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Why West’s local food fad can’t save the planet

COP28 is discussing reforms of global food systems but the western argument for locavorism is actually protectionism in disguise. The...

15.12.2023 10

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Why Political Problems cannot be Solved by Assassinations

Bollywood spies make for hit films but in real life, killing terrorists only creates martyrs Bollywood has glamourised Indian secret service...

06.12.2023 10

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Happy Next Year: US soft landing, good news for global investors, will boost Indian markets

The entire world economy has defied pessimists, and 2023 is turning out to be a much better year than expected. The good news will spill over into...

06.12.2023 8

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India now seen as new kind of locomotive taking China’s place: Swaminathan Aiyar

Economist and columnist Swaminathan Aiyar said that global investors have to some extent already factored in a Narendra Modi victory in the 2024 Lok...

06.12.2023 10

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A sobering fact: In per capita income terms, India doesn’t lead even in South Asia

India can afford more freebies than the others without creating a crisis. Yet, it is sobering that India’s people remain poorer than others in South...

30.11.2023 10

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It’s a fact – India’s people are still poorer than Lanka, Bangladesh

It is the largest economy in South Asia, but it’s not the best-off. Important lessons, not just for India but also its neighbours, based on per...

30.11.2023 9

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Why Nepal and Bangladesh are beating India in social indicators

Bangladesh has long overtaken India in life expectancy, fertility, child mortality, sanitation, school participation and gender equality. And now...

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Israel: Silencing critics new form of McCarthyism

Art historian Ranjit Hoskote has been accused of anti-semitism. The charge is being increasingly used by the West to muzzle any critique of Israel’s...

21.11.2023 10

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COP28: India needn’t rush to meet Paris targets

What’s the use of India’s decarbonisation if climate denier Trump comes back to the White House? A new climate summit, COP28, will be held...

15.11.2023 2

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The geography of power generation in India is slowly but surely changing

To meet the climate challenge, coal will be slowly phased out. This will have dramatic results. Indian Railways will lose huge revenues from coal...

09.11.2023 20

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Israel must learn from India – Restraint works

India won world sympathy when it did not use force against Pakistan after the 26/11 attacks. Israel should realise that, while revenge is tempting and...

07.11.2023 10

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Globalization Has Propelled India to Prosperity

In 1991, India went bust and rushed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for help. At the time, India was famous (or perhaps infamous) for being...

07.11.2023 40

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What Palestinians could have learnt from Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi’s message of non-violence is lost as both sides are overcome with rage and passion Friends have been asking me why I have not...

07.11.2023 10

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Here is how India can afford to host 2036 Olympics

Focusing on sports like cricket which bring in more revenues, and using existing stadiums in multiple cities can offset cost of hosting India will...

25.10.2023 9

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Create Indian madrasas on the lines of ancient Uzbek ones

The author reflects on his visit to Uzbekistan and highlights the rich history and educational significance of the ancient madrasas in Samarkand,...

25.10.2023 5

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Let’s not overlook long history of Red imperialism

Uzbekistan’s museums show effects of Soviet colonisation. Putin is speaking a familiar language Touring Uzbekistan last week, I visited its...

16.10.2023 10

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To the millions with chronic pain, lessons from a reformed junkie

To the millions with chronic pain, here are some lessons from a reformed junkie Most columns are on political or economic issues. This is on...

16.10.2023 10

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Why West’s Nijjar clamour only cements their hypocrisy on Mossad-style assassinations

Western critics are not seriously discomfited by India killing terrorists at home, or even covertly in Pakistan. What they cannot stand is the killing...

03.10.2023 10

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India needs to expose ‘Shylock’ China’s dark side

India could give small loans to countries in debt to China. That will get us a seat at the negotiating table, and we could then insist on China taking...

03.10.2023 4

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IMEC makes great political sense but is it economically viable?

Foreign affairs experts see the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. But it goes...

26.09.2023 20

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India’s Modi Is Not the World’s Guru

The notion of India as a Vishwaguru sounds like a bad joke in the West. In the run‐​up to the Group of 20 summit this weekend in New Delhi,...

19.09.2023 10

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Globalisation isn’t dead, it’s just taken a new shape

While the share of goods in trade is declining, services exports are booming The world is awash with reports that the world is de-globalising....

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Despite claims, countries, India included, are copying China’s ‘industrial policy’

India, too, is copying the Chinese economic model. The government says free trade has reached its limits, and so has been raising tariffs for five...

14.09.2023 10

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One nation, two elections is the way to go here

Simultaneous state elections are desirable but they should not be clubbed with a general election. Instead, simultaneous state elections should be...

11.09.2023 10

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