GDP (Gross Domestic Product): India is the sixth-largest economy in the world by nominal GDP. GDP Growth: India has experienced fluctuations in GDP growth rates in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the economy in 2020, but there were signs of recovery in 2021. Key Industries: India has a diverse economy with significant contributions from agriculture,...
India is the world’s fifth-largest economy, behind the United States of America, China, Germany and Japan. On November 20, news went viral that the country had achieved the historic milestone when its GDP crossed the $4 trillion-mark for the first time. Several BJP ministers and industrialists hailed the achievement, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for...
By Basab Dasgupta In my younger days in India, many people liked to collect autographs of famous people. Those were items of pride that one could show to friends and neighbors as proof that one had indeed met that person. This activity could also turn out to be an investment if a signed photograph or book...
By Rajesh Mehta & Sunny Sabharwal Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most important holidays in India and is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists alike. In the United States, Diwali is celebrated by the Indian diaspora and is becoming increasingly popular among Americans of all backgrounds. As the vibrant hues of Diwali...
By Basab Dasgupta In physics there is a phenomenon known as the “observer effect” which describes the impact of the observation or measurement process on the result for a quantity that is being measured. For example, if we want to measure the temperature of an object with a thermometer by placing the thermometer in contact with the...
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time of togetherness, celebration, and indulgence in delectable delicacies. The aroma of ghee, the sweetness of desserts, and the spiciness of snacks come together to create an unforgettable culinary experience. It's that time of the year when you say goodbye to diets and dreamy waistlines — all for the...
By KS Tomar While warning the west and European Union against their concerted efforts of decoupling some nations from China to reduce their dependence on Chinese economy through Belt and Road (BRI) initiative, Xi Jinping embarked upon mapping out the way forward policy to ensure the success of the gigantic project involving $3 Trillion investment...
By Basab Dasgupta When I changed jobs from academia to industry in the eighties, I became aware of the concept of patents for the first time. Until then I had heard the term “patented” in our everyday conversations to describe some unique skill of a person or a company but did not know the significance and...
The economic rivalry between the United States and China is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been a prominent feature of international relations and global economics in recent years. This rivalry encompasses various aspects, including trade, technology, geopolitics, and ideology. Here are some key points to consider: Trade War: The trade war between...
