Nehru’s Era: The Past Embedded in the Present
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Nehru’s Era: The Past Embedded in the Present

ByArun Kumar

Nehru emerged from the national movement which had worked to unite all Indians. The leadership appealed to the higher instincts of people to work towards a common goal of living in harmony and progress…. In brief, Nehru’s era was transformative in spite of the enormous difficulties that existed. It paved the path to the nation having 224 times more capital today compared to 1950.

The Economic Situation in 2023-24, Part 2: India’s Appalling Unemployment Crisis
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The Economic Situation in 2023-24, Part 2: India’s Appalling Unemployment Crisis

ByNeeraj Jain

This three part series takes a look at the economic situation in the country in early 2024, in the context of the claims being made by the Modi Government regarding the state of the economy. In the second part of this series, we take a look at the unprecedented unemployment crisis gripping the country.

The Black Economy in India: `Na Khaunga Na Khane Dunga’ a Non-Starter
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The Black Economy in India: `Na Khaunga Na Khane Dunga’ a Non-Starter

ByArun Kumar

To tackle the black economy, the government has tried steps like Foreign Money Bill, Income Declaration Scheme and demonetization. These and other such steps have failed because of the growing illegality fueled by a Triad between the corrupt businessmen, politicians and the executive.

If ‘Sabka Vikas’ Is a Myth, Who has Gained the Most Under Modi?
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If ‘Sabka Vikas’ Is a Myth, Who has Gained the Most Under Modi?

ByM. Rajshekhar

Over the past ten years, the BJP has outspent rivals in polls and begun building new party offices in every district and state in India, as well as made huge additions to its cash reserves. In addition, a handful of corporate firms have also seen an upswing in fortunes in the last ten years.

Welfare Spending in the Past Two Decades: Has the NDA Era Been Different?
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Welfare Spending in the Past Two Decades: Has the NDA Era Been Different?

ByReetika Khera and Md. Asjad

The last two decades have seen little increase in welfare spending. But the NDA government has created an image of being focused on welfare by renaming schemes, appropriating older ones, and starving some UPA schemes of funds.