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Indian secularism is held to an impossible standard
The Vande Mataram controversy highlights the contradictions with this approach.
Feb 16
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A solution to the freebie problem in Indian politics
Freebies are eating away at the economy.
Feb 9
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Budget 2026: Good for 8% growth, bad for 12% growth
The goal must be to converge with the West.
Feb 2
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For India, only economic growth matters
Socialism and collectivism is a graveyard of dreams.
Jan 26
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Is India following China's path to prosperity?
Figuring it out with many graphs and visuals.
Jan 19
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The puzzle of Pakistan's poverty
Religious fundamentalism isn't the whole story.
Jan 5
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The 12 biggest Indian political moments of the 21st century
A listicle for the new year.
Dec 29, 2025
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Rohit Shinde
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Let's use Dhurandhar to talk about India-Pakistan
The film as an excuse to talk about a cluster of topics related to Indo-Pak.
Dec 22, 2025
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Rohit Shinde
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