Dear ReadersOn 17th April 2024, Bharatwasis will be celebrating the birthday of Lord Rama along with his three brothers Bharat, Shatrughna and Laxmana.Supreme Lord Vishnu incarnated as Lord Rama to free the earth from evil and establish “Dharma” (righteousness) and was loved by all. After the re...
As India enters the new fiscal year, the agricultural landscape remains at the forefront of economic concerns. Last year witnessed significant restrictions on the import and export of various agricultural commodities as the nation struggled with rising food inflation following fear of a fall in farm...
India has emerged as a significant exporter of agricultural products, with a rich history dating back to early times when it was renowned for its spices globally. Currently, key exports include rice (both basmati and non-basmati), spices, cotton, oilseed cakes, castor oil, coffee, cashews, tea (clas...
Climate change has transitioned from a distant concern to an urgent reality with profound implications. Its impact on India’s agricultural sector is particularly acute, manifesting in erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, destructive floods, and extreme temperatures. These unpredictable weather pa...
The recent dispute between India and China regarding the renaming of several places in Arunachal Pradesh is indicative of deeper tensions rather than an isolated incident. China’s actions, claiming areas within Indian territory, lack substantial grounds and serve as a blatant attempt to assert con...
Punjab remained one of the major beneficiaries of the green revolution. Later, the state turned out to be a role model for other states and provinces in portraying how agriculture can be used as a medium for fast development. However, too much dependence on agriculture (for long) as a driver of grow...
The volume of exports plays a pivotal role in the GDP of any economy. India, as one of the fastest-growing major economies globally, anticipates surpassing Japan to become the third-largest economy in the coming years. Historically, vibrant export sectors have been fundamental to the prosperity of s...
The first of the six bimonthly meetings for FY 2024-25 of the Monetary Policy Committee, which sets the policy interest rate (MPC) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) valid for two months (April and May) is scheduled to be held on April 3-5.The current policy interest rate (known as REPO) is the int...
India stands prominently on the global stage, revered for its education, profound culture, art, and tradition. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi often emphasizes India’s profound cultural heritage in his speeches, particularly spotlighting Banaras, his constituency, renowned for its ancient art, r...
The 2024 parliamentary elections have brought to the fore several real but hitherto undiscussed and hence uncommon economic issues. The finance minister has declined to fight the election because she said she has not enough money. This is a rare case of personal honesty which we seldom come across f...