Raghuram Rajan
Raghuram Rajan Claims US Tariffs on India Linked to Trump's Ego, Not Russian Oil Imports
Dec 10, 2025 10:53 am CST
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan suggests that the Trump administration's 50% tariffs on Indian goods were primarily motivated by India's refusal to credit Donald Trump for the May ceasefire with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, rather than India's Russian oil purchases. While Pakistan received only 19% tariffs after publicly praising Trump's role, India maintained the ceasefire resulted from direct military communications. Rajan's comments have sparked significant backlash on social media, with many users defending India's stance as protecting national interests over political appeasement.
Understanding the "Hindu Rate of Growth" Controversy: PM Modi Challenges Economic Terminology
Dec 07, 2025 04:21 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the controversial term "Hindu rate of growth," which was coined in 1978 to describe India's slow economic progress post-independence. This article examines the origin of this contentious terminology, its implications, and the ongoing debate surrounding it, including alternative perspectives like the "Hindutva rate of growth" and expert opinions on India's current economic trajectory. The discussion highlights how economic narratives intersect with cultural and religious identity in Indian economic discourse.