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Concept of Soul in the Sanatana Dharma
After understanding the four fundamental principles -the One Indivisible Whole, Universal Unity, the Eternal Law of Change and Ahimsa (non-violence) as the highest human value, the most significant concept that emerges in the Sanatana Dharma is that of the Atma - Atman (Soul), which is the most prominent theme of the Upanishads; in the Upanishads, it is the underlying fundamental reality, which is the eternal element that does not get destroyed even after death.)
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May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
TV commentary is far easier than the ball-by-ball discipline of radio,
Born in Vienna and educated in Darjeeling and Kolkata, Ashis Ray is an award-winning broadcaster and print journalist who began his career as a Test match commentator at the age of just 24. He was part of the BBC team that covered several Cricket World Cups from 1979 onwards, including the 1983 tournament where India secured a historic victory. He is also the longest-serving Indian foreign correspondent, having held the role continuously since 1977. Ray regularly analyses international affairs on the BBC and was CNN's founding South Asia bureau chief before becoming its editor-at-large. He has also served as a correspondent and presenter for ITN. Additionally, he has contributed to the Ananda Bazar Group, The Times of India, The Tribune, The Hindu, Hindustan Times, The Guardian, The Observer, The Times, Financial Times, and Nikkei Asia, among others. His books include Cricket World Cup: The Indian Challenge, Laid to Rest: The Controversy Over Subhas Chandra Bose's Death, and his latest work from Oxford on India’s freedom movement, The Trial That Shook Britain, now published by Routledge. He has also served a record number of terms as president of the Indian Journalists' Association (Europe).
5 min |
May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Rising Asymmetries in Money Market Rates Threaten Monetary Transmission
Growing asymmetries in short-term money market rates are threatening the effectiveness of monetary transmission. And this isn't the view of a skeptic—it's the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that has flagged this concerning trend.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Global after-effects of Pahalgoan massacre
It is surprising that China has condemned the terrorist attack in Kashmir in no uncertain terms and has expressed a desire to be with the world's united effort to combat terrorism. If it is not mere rhetoric, China sides with India in taking steps to root out terrorism from its source, that is Pakistan.
3 min |
May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Vithalbhai Patel: A Forgotten Great Indian
He was the first Indian to hold the post of the President/Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly. He was elected by a majority of the members of the House in 1925. Thus, he was the first elected Sabhapati of the Central Legislative Assembly (the Lower House) formed in 1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1919 with the objective of implementing the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
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Major Plantation Sub-Sectors and Employment Challenges
TEA : The Indian tea industry directly employs over 1 million people and indirectly supports around 10 million individuals, making it the second-largest producer after China. However, employment in this sector has been on a gradual decline since the 1950s and has now stagnated at around 1 million workers.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Banking Laws and Willful Defaulters: Striking a Fair Balance
Last Month, the Indian Parliament passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, a progressive step allowing bank account holders to nominate up to four individuals.
3 min |
May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
RBI@90: A Legacy of Stability and Vision
Economy holds a very important role in shaping up of a country. It actually helps creating the basic social structure and physical infrastructure, of the land through integration of various sectors like agriculture, industry, service and social groups like producer, household, govemment etc. The economy, in a way, shows up the overall financial condition and denotes the country itself as an economic unit.
5 min |
May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
The IMF Reports, April 2025 an analysis/review
On April 22, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released two major reports: the World Economic Outlook (WEO) and the Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR).
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May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Debt, Deficit, and Decline: Punjab's economic woes continue
NITI Aayog's recent report, Macro and Fiscal Landscape of the State of Punjab, reveals a troubling economic picture. Between 2012-13 and 2021-22, Punjab's real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) grew at an average annual rate of just 5%, lagging behind the national average of 5.6%. More concerning, Punjab's contribution to India's nominal GDP has declined from 3.7% in 1990-91 to 2.6% in 2021-22. The report further highlights the state's worsening debt situation, with a debt-to-GSDP ratio of 47% in 2022-23—well above the median state's ratio of 32.1%. Revenue collection remains weak, with revenue receipts comprising only 13.9% of state finances.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Trumponomics and the World Economy
After assuming the U.S. presidency for a second term, one of Donald Trump’s first major actions was to impose tariffs on imported goods from a wide range of countries. Many commentators observed that such large-scale tariff impositions— and the retaliations they triggered— had not been seen since World War II. A significant number of economists, experts, and politicians criticized Trump’s decision, warning that it endangered global economic prosperity, including that of the United States itself. As a result, many observers view Trumponomics as a contradictory and risky strategy for both the U.S. and the world economy.
2 min |
May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Reawakening Our Humanity
A Virtue Celebrated in Words, Yet Increasingly Abandoned in Deeds
4 min |
May 1 - 31, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
India has made significant progress in Poverty Reduction - World Bank
A recent World Bank (WB) report, titled World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief, highlights India’s substantial progress in reducing poverty.
2 min |
May 1 - 31, 2025
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Budget 2025-26: Empowering consumption, unleashing growth potential
The Union Budget for 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been a strategic masterstroke aimed at revitalizing India's economy.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Indian private sector is investment shy
Operating in a business-friendly environment, India's private sector is posting record profits. Yet, it remains hesitant to invest in expanding its capacity.
2 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
India needs effective policy initiatives to become 5 trillion dollar economy
India is expected to become the third-largest economy in the world with a GDP of 5 trillion dollar in the next three years and touch 7 trillion dollar by 2030 on the back of continued reforms, the Finance Ministry has claimed early this year.
10 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
India's stock market turmoil: A case of market psychology or impact of market fundamentals?
The Indian stock market has been experiencing significant turmoil over the past five months, with share prices plummeting, market indices dropping sharply, and investors facing colossal losses.
4 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
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Global financial markets under the shadow of US policy
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently maintained interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%, reflecting a cautious approach amid economic uncertainty.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
VIOLIN BROTHERS: WEAVING EMOTIONS THROUGH STRINGS
Violinists are storytellers, their bows gliding over strings to narrate tales of love, loss, and longing.
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April 01 - 30, 2025
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Unlouding Loudspeakers: The Unchecked Menace of Noise Pollution
Over a century ago, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Robert Koch warned, “One day, man will have to fight noise as fiercely as cholera and plague.” His words resonate more than ever today.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Transforming grievance redressal
World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on March 15, is a global event.
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April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Challenges in scaling up and regulatory hurdles for MSMEs - NITI Aayog CEO
A few days ago, NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer BVR Subrahmanyam launched new initiatives for MSMEs.
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April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Strengthening India's IBC: Judicial reforms as the key to economic growth
India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a remarkable reform, bringing much-needed structure to resolving distressed assets. It has successfully transformed how businesses, creditors, and investors approach insolvency, marking a significant step forward in India's economic evolution.
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April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
The deregulation sprint: India's push for business-led growth
We need double-digit growth, year after year! It's an ambitious call, but why not? India has the potential, the resources, and the momentum.
4 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
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India's need for Agricultural Reforms to boost GDP growth
It is often assumed that since agriculture and allied sectors contribute about 14% to India's GDP, their role in the economy is not very significant.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Why wait for 2047 to get Viksit? Let's turbocharge India now!
Why wait for 2047 to become a Viksit Bharat when we can achieve it a decade earlier? Why settle for a steady, sleepy, unremarkable 7-8% growth rate when we have the potential to turbocharge it to a thriving 10%+? A recalibration of our tax system is the key to unleash the animal spirits of the economy, boosting consumption & investments and turning our aspirations into rapid, tangible growth. It's time for action.
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April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Interfaith: Belief Without Borders
Generally, the basic spirit of the term interfaith or inter religiousness is to bring together people from different religions, sects, beliefs, doctrines and ideas, mainly through the process of dialogue and action.
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April 01 - 30, 2025
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Economic challenges in the New Financial Year
Every financial year (FY) brings a set of challenges for an economy, regardless of its current performance.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Changing Geo-politics: Palestine issue, Trump & Modi
When Donald Trump won the elections for the second time in the US, the world prepared itself to witness drastic changes in geopolitics.
3 min |
April 01 - 30, 2025
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
A NEW DEAL
Having been labeled the “tariff king\" by Trump, India faces a difficult situation. The Office of the United States Trade Representative has released the 2025 National Trade Estimate Report, outlining the trade barriers faced by U.S. exports.
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