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Dharma Yuddha in the Age of Drones: Operation Sindoor as India's Modern Mahabharata
On April 22, 2025, the emerald meadows of Pahalgam— once alive with the laughter of tourists— fell into a haunting silence, disrupted by the sharp echoes of gunfire.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Provisional estimate of Real GDP records 6.5% growth in FY 2024-25
India's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.5% in the financial year (FY) 2024-25, according to provisional estimates.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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A Call for Cheque Out?
In 1987, Australian tennis player Pat Cash triumphed at Wimbledon, defeating Ivan Lendl of Czechoslovakia in the final.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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RUSKIN BOND: THE GENTLE VOICE OF THE HILLS
In the quiet, mist-draped lanes of Mussoorie, where pine trees murmur secrets and the mountains echo with birdsong, resides a man whose words have touched millions— Ruskin Bond.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Economic disparities among Indian states widens amidst growing GDP
Whenever there is great prosperity, there is great inequality,” observed Adam Smith, known as the father of modern economics.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Power Hungry Al and Economic Growth
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key driver of economic growth and productivity. Its rapid advancement presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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State-Sponsored Terrorism and Pakistan:Will the financial action task force, established by the G7, take notice?
On May 9, the IMF Board of Executive Directors made two key decisions, dismissing India's objections:
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Rising inequality in economic development among Indian states
The inequality in economic development among Indian states is a striking feature in the country's economic history.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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INNSBRUCK IN VOGUE
Imust confess—I was feeling a little light-headed. And with good reason.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Bharat Dynamics Ltd
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is one of the Indian manufacturers of ammunition and rocket systems.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Early Monsoon Arrives, Bringing Hope and Opportunity for India
The southwest monsoon has arrived eight days ahead of schedule, and its early onset could ripple through the economy, influence political narratives, and bring much-needed relief to millions across the country.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Changing Global Economic Order and India's response to protectionism
In recent months, global financial markets and trade policies have been marked by mounting uncertainty.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Conscious Capitalism: A New Paradigm
for Purpose-Driven Success
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Sri Ramakrishna's Gupta Vrindavan: A journey through the sacred heritage of Bishnupur
Sri Ramakrishna referred to Bishnupur as “Gupta Vrindavan”— the hidden Vrindavan—a sacred town in the Bankura district where the divine leela of Krishna is said to live on, concealed from the mundane eye but visible to those blessed with bhakti.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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“In the digital age, a brand’s trust is its biggest currency—and a founder's story is the headline.”
ANUP SHARMA is a veteran communication strategist with over 25 years of experience, has shaped India’s public discourse through the lens of reputation, trust, and digital storytelling.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Initiatives for forming FTAs among countries rising to counter US's tariff threat
India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on May 6.
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June 01 - 30, 2025
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Guiding Life Through Varnashrama
From the viewpoint of ensuring a systematic, development and goal-oriented human life, there are two very important concepts in the Sanatana Dharma namely, the Varna Vyavastha and the Ashrama Vyavastha, which have remained noteworthy for a long time.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
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"There is no path to peace.Peace is the path ” - Mahatma Gandhi
Spirituality cannot directly solve tangible threats like cyber crime or physical attacks, it can indirectly contribute to a sense of personal security by fostering positive mental states like resilience, compassion and a strong moral compass, which can help individuals navigate challenging situations and potentially reduce the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors that could lead to security threats; however, it is not a standalone solution and should be combined with practical security measures.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
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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
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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).
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May 1 - 31, 2025
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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
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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.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
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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
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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.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
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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.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
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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
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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
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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.
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May 1 - 31, 2025
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Reawakening Our Humanity
A Virtue Celebrated in Words, Yet Increasingly Abandoned in Deeds
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