India’s World | “It’s the economy, stupid”: Unpacking insights from Indian tech geopolitics survey

Although Bill Clinton may have never said it publicly, the maxim “it’s the economy, stupid” has often been associated with his successful 1992 presidential campaign against incumbent George H. W. Bush. The maxim highlighted the primacy of economic considerations for American voters. Three decades later, this phrase aptly captures how Indians believe the country should navigate high-tech geopolitics. According to the Takshashila Institution’s recently released report “Technopolitik: A Technology Geopolitics Survey,” economic considerations have a bearing on how Indians think about national power, supply chain security, the space sector, atmanirbharta (self-reliance), and tech talent migration.

By Lokendra Sharma and Avinash Shet

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Money Control | New Industrial Cities: Ambitious idea, but finance and planning challenges pose concerns

The Union government's plan for 12 new industrial cities faces issues in defining clear objectives, securing adequate financing, and managing governance. Previous attempts highlight the need for targeted goals and effective urban planning

By Miheer Karandikar 

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Money Control | India-Singapore Trade Ties: Boosting economic relations amid regional challenges and changing global landscape

Despite growing ties, India must address protectionist policies, enhance service sector access, and explore broader Southeast Asian trade opportunities to fully leverage regional economic integration

By Anisree Suresh

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The Times of India | Consumers@complaints

Why they are all on X and how little it helps

By Anupam Manur

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Crowds at booze stores reveal an addled approach to policy

The long queues outside liquor stores last week attracted a lot of attention, commentary and government reaction. Many people were dismayed that among the first things their compatriots did after the relaxation of the lockdown was to make a beeline for the liquor store. In an unusual demonstration of alacrity, the Delhi government immediately imposed an additional 70% tax on retail liquor sales, ostensibly to put some brakes on demand and reduce coronavirus outbreak risks. The sense of moral outrage was compounded after a Bangalorean customer triumphantly shared a ₹52,000 liquor store receipt on social media. This too caused the Karnataka excise department to rapidly rise to the occasion and come down hard on the retailer concerned for exceeding the maximum quantity that can be sold to a person at a time.

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What All Those Ministers Say!

This is the ninth edition of The Jobscape, our weekly round-up of news and opinion on the state of employment and job creation in India. In this edition, we look at the ministrations of Modi’s ministers, Ambani vs Bezos, jobs for trans men, and unfair taxes on angel investors.Read more