The escalating Iran-Israel conflict is casting a long shadow over India’s economic horizon, with crude oil prices surging and threatening to unravel the delicate balance of inflation and growth. As Brent crude…
Author: Zachariah Syriac
Descent into Tragedy: India’s Aviation Safety Failures Revisited
On June 12, 2025, the skies over Ahmedabad, Gujarat, bore witness to a catastrophe that shook India’s aviation landscape. Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed…
RBI unleashes fireworks. What’s in it for you and me?
On June 6, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under the leadership of Governor Sanjay Malhotra, announced a significant monetary policy decision that has sparked widespread discussion about its implications for…
Is India Truly the World’s Fourth-Largest Economy?
The claim that India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan, has sparked widespread debate, fueled by statements from high-profile officials and amplified by media. NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam’s assertion…
India’s Economic Leap to Fourth: Triumph or Teetering?
India’s ascent to the position of the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan in nominal GDP terms as projected by the International Monetary Fund for 2025, is a milestone that demands both celebration…
The Business Behind COVID-19: Who Benefited and How
The COVID-19 pandemic, emerging in late 2019, unleashed a global crisis that claimed millions of lives and upended economies. Yet, amidst the chaos, certain industries and companies not only survived but thrived,…
Why Virat Kohli matters for Indian cricket
In May 2025, Virat Kohli, one of cricket’s most transformative figures, announced his retirement from Test cricket, closing a 14-year chapter that redefined Indian cricket and left an indelible mark on the…
Shashi Tharoor’s Political Odyssey: From Global Diplomat to India’s Voice on the World Stage
Shashi Tharoor’s political journey in India is a study in contrasts—a blend of intellectual brilliance, global stature, and the gritty realities of navigating the labyrinthine world of Indian politics. As a former…
Can Indian Banks Withstand a Cyber Onslaught from Pakistan?
In the shadow of escalating geopolitical tensions, India’s financial sector stands as a prime target in a silent but ferocious war unfolding in cyberspace. The spectre of a cyberattack from Pakistan, particularly…