An Israel-Iran war may not rattle the oil market
Yet, not a single barrel of production has been lost. With hindsight, every oil-price rally has proven to be an opportunity to sell. It required nerves of steel, but shorting…
Food-tech is here to feed the world without devouring it
But there is hope. Also Read: Jagdambika Pal: Minimize food loss and waste for the sake of our planet and its people Technology breakthroughs in food production are now a…
Let’s prepare well for negotiations on trade in services
This pattern is mirrored in India’s case. According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, the share of services in terms of export gross value added (GVA) has increased from around 51%…
What’s happening in LA could be a template for the Trump administration
Editor’s note (June 9th 2025): This article has been updated.Is the unrest in Los Angeles a one-off? Or is it the beginning of a summer of unrest, and of crackdowns…
Can AI beat quantum computing at its own game?
For decades, quantum computing has been described as the 21st century’s technological lodestar—with its unfathomable computational power poised to solve problems beyond the ken of classical machines. Quantum computers promise…
Has RBI unleashed its arsenal too soon for the economy?
India’s demand constrained economy can expect a gush of liquidity, thanks to the central bank’s loose-money policy settings. But uncertainty strapped economic agents need confidence more than liquidity to get…