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Bullet train: A dream derailed by delays and cost overruns
The Bullet Train, heralded as a landmark in India’s infrastructure ambitions, is now bogged down by repeated delays, spiraling costs and environmental concerns The ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, once a symbol of India’s leap into advanced infrastructure, is now mired in delays, cost overruns, and environmental controversies. Japan, a key...
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Trump’s return and the US-India trade challenge
12 November 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
India’s gold repatriation: Safeguarding India’s wealth
05 November 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
The onion price and poll dynamics
10 September 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
A new standard for global populism
28 August 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
Airfares to surge amidst aircraft shortage
10 July 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
Centralised testing faces credibility crisis
24 June 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar -
Saudi’s petrodollar shift offers little relief to India
18 June 2024 | Shivaji Sarkar
Major losses for BJP, coalitions re-emerge
The recent elections in India show the BJP's struggle due to divisive talk and policies, highlighting the importance of diverse coalitions Coalitions naturally suit this diverse country, allowing all voices to be heard and leaving no room for hatred. The BJP’s overemphasis on religion, anti-Muslim rhetoric and offensive language has backfired....
Uncertainties dwindle investors’ confidence
Global uncertainties over rising interest rates, jittery noises of LS elections surpass the RBI’s `2.10 lakh crore dividend boons, pushing down the Sensex From its highest 76,010 in the beginning of the week it plunged to 73,866 as the BSE and Nifty indices close in the last six sessions. The RBI...
Unveiling the enigma of an unusual election
In this election, accusations of tampering with constitutional values take centre stage, punctuated by issues such as the annulment of OBC certificates by the Calcutta HC It is one of the strangest elections. Nobody speaks out. Visibly there is no wave. Election commission warnings to defaulting speakers are in nuances. More...
Economic crisis takes a backseat in elections
As India’s election fever rises, the spotlight shifts from core economic issues to religious controversies and symbolic debates In this dance of democracy, scarce resources are seemingly rambling up the election tempo. The religious slant on employment and sillier issues like the mangal sutra raised are for diverting from the core...
RBI fortifies the nation’s economy with gold
Taking a cue from prudent household savers, the Reserve Bank of India has significantly increased its gold reserves to 817 metric tonnes to hedge the economy In a strategic move reminiscent of Indian households safeguarding their wealth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is fortifying the nation’s economic resilience by actively...
Challenges loom ahead of July Union Budget
The incoming Government would face the uphill task of navigating through a myriad of fiscal hurdles to foster sustainable growth Despite it being too early to discuss the union budget to be presented in July, it is certain whichever combination comes back to power it would have to majorly review the...
Graft dominates election discourse
Mounting concerns over corruption and economic uncertainties are shaping the contours of the political contest Innocuous developments are unfolding amidst the growing fervour of the impending elections. Despite concerns of the RBI regarding inflation, escalating toll rates, and transportation costs, the nation finds itself amidst a politically charged atmosphere. Nonetheless, certain...
