Policy Update Deepankshi Agnihotry Introduction India is rapidly urbanizing. From 2011 till 2025, the urban population has been growing significantly: from about 377 million people (31.16%) counted in 2011, it is predicted there will be about 542.7 billion people, or…
Trump’s rhetoric is powerful, for those who fail to see how hollow it is; he will erode American greatness, and damage the rest of the world as well
The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya marks a cultural renaissance in Bharat. This cultural wave transcends the ethos put in place in mediaeval India, which was marked by aggressors and invaders, and heralds a new dawn. The past decade has not only seen a cultural resurgence but also witnessed technological innovation and a manufacturing revolution. Ayodhya, then, will go down in history not only as a religious site but also as a place where faith, power, and the economy converged under an overarching sense of inclusivity.
As nations navigate significant disruptions and realignments, 2025 is a crucial year for global economics. The re-election of Donald Trump has brought a resurgence of global trade protectionism, creating substantial volatility in international markets. During his first term, Mr Trump focused on “America First” policies, implementing tariffs, trade restrictions, and stricter visa regulations that had a notable impact on sectors such as information technology (IT) services, textiles, and pharmaceuticals—key drivers of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) and employment. In fact, the prospect of tighter H-1B visa rules poses a serious challenge to the IT industry, which relies on US markets for nearly 60 per cent of its revenue.
Policy UpdateTanu Paliwal Introduction India’s healthcare system, despite being a global leader in pharmaceutical production with 8% of the world’s medicines produced by volume faces persistent challenges in making medicines affordable and accessible to its citizens. With 60% of the…
Were China to fetch up in the American hemisphere – a naval presence in Panama’s waters for instance – will the world complain about the counterbalance to US unipolarity?