US tariff policy: Rational, Crisis and Consequences

Donald Trump has characterised April 2, 2025 as ‘Liberation Day’ for the US because after he levied protectionist duties on imports from around the world. He had been threatening reciprocal tariffs on imports since taking office in January. 

by Arun Kumar

Raphael Satter Case Unmasks Global Media’s Anti-India Bias

The allegations levelled against ‘Reuters’ and Raphael Satter paint a troubling picture of modern journalism, where accusations of bias, ethical misconduct, and disregard for legal standards threaten to erode public trust.

by Anil Trigunayat

AI Disruption: A Wake-Up Call for Indian Education

Proportionately more computer-related workers in India do programming work than in the US. Does this foretell doom for those seeking an information technology job in India, after completing a degree in engineering? If so, the implications would be profound, and negative. Engineering, for many, is a ticket to the organized workforce, social mobility into the middle class, and, in the case of some, physical mobility out of the country and into the land of opportunity abroad. Does AI mean a roadblock to all that?

by TK Arun

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