India’s next wave of economic growth is likely to come from a combination of traditionally strong states doubling down on reforms, and emerging states that are catching up due to infrastructure, industrial policies, and demographic…
In a remarkable leap, India has emerged as the third-largest exporter of mobile phones globally, achieving $20.5 billion in mobile exports in the 2023 calendar year. This transformation marks India’s evolution from a net importer…
West Bengal, once the industrial jewel of India and a nerve centre of its cultural and political renaissance, today finds itself battling a persistent and growing economic crisis — with public debt at the core…
Once known as the “Granary of India”, Punjab today finds itself in a troubling financial situation. Over the decades, the state’s fiscal health has deteriorated due to a combination of populist policies, weak revenue mobilization,…
Anand Bakshi stands tall as one of the most prolific and celebrated lyricists in the history of Indian cinema. With a career spanning over four decades, he penned more than 4,000 songs across 600+ films,…
Television in India has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the late 1950s. What started as a small experimental service in Delhi has today become one of the world’s largest broadcasting ecosystems,…
India’s global standing is improving on multiple fronts—and one of the most symbolic indicators of this rise is the strength of its passport. As per the latest Henley Passport Index (July 2025), India has jumped…
Public debt is a crucial indicator of a state’s financial health. While most Indian states continue to see rising levels of borrowing, a few have demonstrated fiscal prudence by managing, stabilizing, or even improving their…
In recent months, the Indian box office has witnessed a surprising yet heartwarming trend: the massive success of deeply emotional romantic dramas—Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), Laila Majnu (2018), and the newly released Saiyaara (2025). What’s…
In a remarkable achievement that signals India’s growing digital prowess, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially surpassed the daily transaction volumes of global giants Visa and Mastercard. What began as an indigenous real-time payment…