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The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on February 1, 2026, was framed against global economic uncertainty and projected India’s GDP growth at 7.4%, reaffirming its position as the fastest-growing major economy. The Finance Minister emphasized infrastructure, manufacturing, and youth-driven initiatives as pillars of long-term expansion. While the budget showcased fiscal discipline and optimism, it fell short…

India’s remarkable strides in defence production and exports underscore its transformation into a self-reliant and globally competitive Military manufacturing hub. The combination of strategic policy interventions, increased domestic participation, and a focus on indigenous innovation, has significantly strengthened the country’s defence capabilities. The surge in production, the exponential rise in exports, and the success of…

There is a comforting story many wealthy countries still like to tell themselves. That they lead on climate. That they set ambition, create norms, and others follow. The latest data on global wind and solar quietly dismantles that story. Yes, wind and solar are booming. The global pipeline has reached a staggering 4.9 terawatts. Almost…

Why foundational skills and frontier science must grow together to close India’s learning gaps. India has made remarkable strides towards development since Independence. In the past decade alone, the country’s education and innovation landscape has transformed at record speed. Between 2014 and 2023, Indian Institutes of Technology have expanded from 16 to 23, medical colleges…

Why Indians won’t suddenly start having more babies, even if important leaders say so Every few years, some well‑known people in India say that families should have lots of children—sometimes four, five, or even ten! Recently, the head of the RSS said all Indians should have three kids. That number is more realistic, but it…

By Ganesh Kolambakar Today, politics appears to have lost its soul. Leadership without purpose, polarisation without understanding, and power pursued for its own sake have turned governance into a spectacle rather than a service. When values are compromised and ethics become negotiable, societies lose their moral anchor. At such times, revisiting philosophies of Aristotle and…

Even as the India-US deal brings sighs of relief, the learnings from a year of Trump tariffs’ pain should not be forgotten. Their heat has surely woken up GOI to how protectionist, over-regulated, and uncompetitive we are. It explains (1) why India has failed to create an Industrial Revolution; (2) 45% of workers are still…

India desperately needs aircraft, both civilian and military. On the defence front, the country’s dwindling fighter jet squadrons have raised concerns. That’s why the expected clearance for the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, ahead of Emmanuel Macron’s upcoming visit, assumes salience. But will that be smooth flying? The American acquisition of French…

To nobody’s surprise, the Indo-US trade deal, announced in line with contemporary times in a blaze of high-profile tweets by the highest offices in both countries, has generated significant sound and heat. Equally understandably, it’s the geopolitics of the deal that have attracted the most attention. This is especially true of its boundary condition, related…

It excludes nothing except supersizing  “I need more protein in my diet,” I bantered with Kamala as she poured a ladleful of dosa batter onto the sizzling tawa. She walked out of the kitchen in a huff, leaving me to handle breakfast and the protein panacea.  The question most often asked of every doctor is,…