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Reimagining India’s Consumer Price Index: Why a New Base Year Matters
India’s retail inflation appears low, but outdated consumption patterns in the Consumer Price Index often mask rising household costs. Revising the CPI base year is key to making inflation measurement more accurate and representative.
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India’s Growth–Jobs Gap: Why Economic Expansion Is Not Creating Enough Employment
India’s economy continues to grow at a strong pace, but job creation has lagged behind. As growth becomes more capital- and technology-driven, employment gains remain uneven, raising concerns about job quality, skill mismatch, and the future of inclusive development.
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Aravalli Hills Controversy: Why the Supreme Court’s Mining Order Matters
The Supreme Court’s recent order on mining in the Aravalli range has reopened a critical debate on how India defines and protects fragile ecosystems. The controversy highlights the environmental, legal, and policy stakes involved in safeguarding the country’s oldest mountain system.
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Ammonium Sulfate Pollution: Why Delhi’s Air Remains Hazardous
A large share of Delhi’s PM2.5 pollution is formed in the air through chemical reactions, not released directly from local sources. Ammonium sulfate, a secondary pollutant, now accounts for nearly one-third of the city’s annual pollution load, especially during winter.
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Why CPI Numbers Can Feel Different From Real Life
The Consumer Price Index measures changes in prices using a fixed basket of goods and services. If this basket does not reflect how people actually spend their money today, inflation can appear low even when household expenses are rising. India’s current CPI is based on older consumption patterns, with heavy weight on food and limited…
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Why India’s Growth Is Not Creating Enough Jobs
Strong economic growth does not always lead to more jobs. In India, productivity-driven expansion and automation are weakening the link between growth and employment, raising concerns about job quality and workforce readiness.
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