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Ashwani Mahajan

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India uses BRICS to push reforms—not to challenge the US

India has been pleading for long to bring reforms in institutions like the United Nations, IMF, and World Bank, which it believes are West-dominated...

25.07.2025 10

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ASEAN under fire: India warns of retaliation over trade pact loopholes benefiting China

06.07.2025 8

The Pioneer

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NITI Aayog’s Push for Genetically Modified Imports Sparks Outrage

22.06.2025 10

The Pioneer

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Don’t count countries above India in per capita GDP. Look at the population instead

While it is certainly a reason to celebrate that India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy, this economic milestone is only part of the...

11.06.2025 10

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Trump’s remittance tax is unjust—to both Indian immigrants and US economy

India could consider countermeasures under the principle of reciprocity and tax outward remittances by US companies and foreign institutional...

28.05.2025 10

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China has mastered the art of dumping. India must take a cue from US to fight back

With the US effectively shutting its doors, the fear is that a cornered China will dump even more aggressively and flood other markets. India must...

06.05.2025 5

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Oil is making India obese and import-hungry. Modi wants to change that

Modi’s advice to reduce edible oil consumption by 10 per cent is important not just for public health, but also for the health of the economy.

08.04.2025 10

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Tesla won’t harm Indian EV makers. Govt’s real challenge is China

Chinese EV companies in India are finding ways to navigate government scrutiny by partnering with US and European firms.

27.02.2025 10

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Trump’s economic gamble: High tariffs, tax cuts and the risks of protectionism

06.02.2025 20

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Indigenous cleantech space key to sustainable economy

A robust cleantech ecosystem will position India as a leader in the global green economy, driving prosperity for future generations.

11.01.2025 8

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Modi giving a lab-grown diamond to Jill Biden is an act of patriotism. Boosts the industry

Even the controversy may be considered a blessing in disguise—the popularity of green diamonds exported from India may increase even more.

09.01.2025 10

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Trump re-elected as the US President: Nationalism rises amid global shifts

His re-election is set to influence US immigration, trade and foreign policies while creating ripple effects across the globe Donald Trump has been...

29.11.2024 5

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Haryana managed to divert farmers from stubble burning. Punjab must stop the freebies

It’s possible that fiscal constraints due to the freebies being offered by the Punjab government are hindering it from funding policies against...

20.11.2024 4

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Surya Ghar Yojana: A sustainable alternative to free electricity politics

Unlike conventional freebies, this scheme boosts long-term savings, infrastructure investment and promotes sustainable energy production In...

09.10.2024 3

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1991 reforms shifted burden of healthcare costs from govt to people. PM-JAY reversed it

After LPG, out-of-pocket expenditure on health facilities increased not only in absolute terms but also as a percentage of total health expenditure.

09.10.2024 5

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Don’t kill NEET over paper leaks. Medical seats mustn’t become privilege of the rich again

Many private medical colleges, run by politicians, would invariably wish for the NEET exam to be abolished and for a return to the old system where...

26.09.2024 6

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Don’t let foreign big pharma block biosimilars. Govt should boost access in India

Without widespread access to biosimilars, thousands of cancer patients are losing their battle. Life-saving treatment is not a privilege but a...

09.09.2024 4

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Caste census will lead to the decline of Indian economy

The British used these caste surveys to create divisions in Indian society and cement their rule. This is why data of this nature was not collected...

19.08.2024 6

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New Delhi should reject World Bank Development Report. Don’t let go of Atmanirbhar Bharat

The report has tried to justify its arguments under the guise of ‘Middle Income Trap’. But Atmanirbhar Bharat is not based on the redundant...

07.08.2024 20

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Modi’s Russia trip shows India is no longer afraid of US sanctions like exclusion from SWIFT

Today, despite America's threats, India is adopting an independent foreign policy, buying oil in large quantities from Russia, and making payments...

15.07.2024 10

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