Hosting the Olympics is a dilemma as it increases the host country’s soft power but cripples the nation with heavy losses. Looking at India’s current economic situation, should India host the 2036 Olympics?
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India’s youth is finding it hard to get good jobs and some experts say it is because of lack of appropriate skills. This problem was also highlighted by Modi’s coalition partner – Chandrababu Naida – who spoke about conducting a skills census to gauge the problem of unemployment. In this video, we dive deep into the causes of unemployment and the ways to tackle them.
They have demanded a special category status for their respective states in the past, which would translate to more expenditure on subsidies. But budgetary trends show that the BJP is much more interested in increasing capital expenditure and reducing fiscal deficit. It will be interesting to see if the BJP changes its budget strategy after a lack luster performance in the 2024 General Election.
India has signed a 10-year agreement with Iran to operate the Chabahar port, which has made global headwinds. But why is this port so important for India? Why is the US not happy with this deal? And how does China come into the picture? We answer all these questions – in this simple explainer video.
India's diplomatic relations with the Maldives are currently strained, with recent developments exacerbating tensions between the two nations. Ever since President Mohammed Muizzu came to power in November, riding on an "India Out" campaign, the relationship has been deteriorating steadily. The latest blow came last week when the Muizzu government demanded the withdrawal of Indian troops by March 15, marking a significant escalation in the friction between the two countries. President Muizzu's diplomatic choices have raised eyebrows, as he opted for Turkey as his first bilateral destination, followed by the recent visit to China. In doing so, he became the first Maldivian President to prioritize neither India nor make it his first choice. Despite his stance, President Muizzu continues to urge India for the withdrawal of its military personnel, despite India clarifying their role.
2024 is the year of elections. Across the globe, over 2 billion voters from 50 different countries will exercise their democratic rights this year. From the world's most populous countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to the most dynamic economies of the United States, United Kingdom, and Russia, the world is witnessing a wave of democratic decision-making like never before. These countries, home to nearly half of the world's population, will shape the political landscape for years to come. The choice of the voters will impact more than 60% of the global GDP, making this unprecedented convergence of elections a truly transformative moment. From established democracies to fledgling ones, the eyes of the world are on these nations as they select their leaders and determine their futures.
The last few centuries have witnessed the West rise and establish its dominance on the world stage. From the industrial revolution to the age of enlightenment and scientific advancements, the Western countries have led the way, shaping the course of history. But today, we find ourselves at a turning point. The world is confronted with a new reality - a reality where the West, once celebrated for its economic progress and prosperity, is experiencing a noticeable slowdown. This could not just be a minor blip, but the start of a new world order.
Just last week, an attack on a tanker off the western coast of India sent shockwaves through the country. The vessel, carrying valuable oil from Saudi Arabia to the Mangalore Port in southern India, fell victim to an explosion and fire. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier called for dialogue and restraint to deal with the Israel-Hamas crisis. India had also voted in favour of a humanitarian ceasefire at the United Nations. But there is no end in sight for the conflict, which has dragged on for over two months. The costs of the crisis are now being paid by countries across the world as Houthi rebels vow to continue the attacks.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma (VSS) is a man of grand announcements. Many critical moments in his life-starting one of the earliest payments banks in the country to receiving funding from legendary investor Warren Buffet-were all marked by loud proclamations of ambition and aplomb. But as he lives through one of the most decisive moments of his entrepreneurial career, wherein he seemingly cedes control of the payments bank that was the cornerstone of his fintech universe, the Paytm founder prefers the silent way out.
Craze over India’s stock markets has reached a scale never seen before. Today, the country has nearly 15 crore investors. Experts feel new traders don’t always understand fundamentals of companies and put money into any stock based on hype. This resulted in irrational rallies. When the market cycle changes, these delirious investors will learn a hard lesson. With so many spread across India, the cost of a big stock market crash can be higher this time around.
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