In yet another baffling chapter of the ongoing trade saga, former President Donald Trump has escalated his tariff campaign to an unprecedented level — he’s now slapping a 10% tariff on goods…
Author: Pradeep Jayan
Pradeep Jayan is a keen oberver of national and international affairs. He writes regulalry on pressing issues that concerns Indians from a global perspective.
Trump’s Tariffs: A dangerous gamble for India’s economy?
Trump’s decision to charge India a 26% tariff is a direct response to the 52% tariff that India allegedly imposes on American goods
Empuraan controversy: Art is not a piable pawn
In an era when free expression should be our strongest ally, the recent controversy surrounding L2 Empuraan reveals how political pressure is suffocating creativity. The film, which includes references to the 2002…
The joke’s on us: Why free speech in India is no laughing matter
By bulldozing a comedy venue, have we just bulldozed free speech along with it?
Bank Unions Postpone Strike as Conciliation Talks Yield Positive Developments
Bank unions have decided to postpone their planned nationwide strike on March 24 and 25 following positive developments in their negotiations with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and the Department of Financial…
Can AI transform grievance redressal in banking?
In his inaugural address at the Annual Conference of the RBI Ombudsmen, Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, outlined a bold vision for the future of customer service…
RBI Appoints Indranil Bhattacharyya as Executive Director
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed *m Indranil Bhattacharyya as an Executive Director (ED), effective March 19, 2025. Prior to this elevation, he served as an Adviser in the Monetary…
Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: Markets in Chaos, Global Economy on Edge
The escalation of tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China has fueled concerns that Trump is willing to push the U.S. into a trade war that could lead to a broader economic slowdown or even a recession.
Trump’s America First: A High-Stakes Gamble That Shook the Global Order
Donald Trump’s second tenure as President of the United States is a seismic event for global politics and business alike. His unyielding “America First” doctrine, characterized by unilateral trade actions, withdrawal from…
Rs 2,000 notes: A high-stakes gamble that cost more than it gained?
Experts have long speculated that the sole rationale for launching the Rs 2,000 note was to accelerate remonetisation following a hurried note ban. Instead of streamlining the monetary system, these notes ended up sowing confusion, stoking fears of rampant counterfeit currency, and inadvertently bolstering the black money economy.