Since taking office in January 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has made tariffs a cornerstone of his economic policy, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing, reduce trade deficits, and assert American economic dominance….
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.
What makes Malayalam Cinema different?
Malayalam cinema, often tucked into the lush corners of Kerala, has long been a quiet rebel in the sprawling chaos of Indian film industries. While Bollywood dances to the tune of glitz…
Opinion| RBI Cuts Rates by 25 bps: Growth gets a push, but global storm clouds loom
As expected, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) delivered a 25 basis point repo rate cut on Wednesday, bringing the policy rate down to 6%. The MPC also changed…
Opinion | Trade wars are back, and India must read between the lines
Just when the world was beginning to believe the tariff wars were behind us, Donald Trump has thrown a live grenade back into the global trading system. By slapping a 104% tariff…
RBI’s next move: The case for further rate cuts
As inflation continues its downward trajectory and growth remains lackluster, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) faces an undeniable crossroads: the time has come for another rate cut. With headline inflation cooling…
Opinion: Tariff on Penguin land? Seriously
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…
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…