Economy & Global Systems
India’s ‘Purvoday’: Economic recovery turning the eastern states into diplomatic players
Once fragile, India's eastern states are now drawing foreign dignitaries, billion-dollar investment pledges and G20 meetings. Here's what is changing and why.
AI is reshaping the future of jobs, not erasing them
AI is reshaping jobs more than destroying them. It is automating tasks, augmenting workers, and creating new roles for those who reskill. Is the future of work secure?
The big AI race: Where does India truly stand?
India trails the US, China and the EU in AI investment and frontier models, but is rapidly building sovereign compute, data centres and indigenous capability.
Economy: Pakistan relies on conflict, India on confident partnerships
Pakistan brokers a Gulf ceasefire and claims global relevance while India looks sidelined. But which model actually lasts? Let’s take a look at the record.
India is Churning the Ocean in Search of Long-Term Energy Security
Natural gas discovery in the Andaman Sea is important for India’s energy security, and also strengthens India’s geopolitical influence in the crucial Malacca Strait region.
Tsunami or smooth sailing: Data sheds light on India’s economy
Critics see a crisis. Data differs. India's economy grew 7.7% in FY26, inflation stayed within RBI's target band. Narratives don't match the data.
What do Gunisha Kaur, Pro-Khalistan Stance, and USCIRF Together Mean?
Gunisha Kaur's appointment as the first Sikh USCIRF commissioner sparked controversy, with critics alleging her pro-Khalistan views reinforce longstanding concerns about the body's bias toward India.
Chenab projects are rewriting the Indus Waters Story
For decades, India could not fully use the rivers flowing through Jammu and Kashmir. Now, two Indian projects are rewriting that story. Why is Pakistan feeling the pressure?
Myanmar and India: Engagement rooted in realism
Visiting India before the China visit is a vote by Myanmar’s leadership for balance over dependence. That balance serves India’s strategic interests directly. How? Read on.
Nutraceuticals and supplements: Growing market, emerging risks
Post-pandemic shift toward preventive healthcare, personalised nutrition, and clean-label organic ingredients are propelling growth in the nutraceuticals market. Is it good for all?
The US sanctions, and how the world is building alternatives
US dollar dominance powers sanctions and tariffs as economic weapons on Russia, China, Iran and India.
1973 vs 2026: Same Fire, New World & How India Finds a Place
Between 1973 and 2026 wars followed by oil crises, a lot has changed in the world. Amid the changes, today’s India is showing resilience.