India GDP - Are numbers lying?

India's GDP numbers are under scrutiny since 2015 after the GDP series changed. The numbers do not seem to reflect reality. But this is good. Let me…

Dec 9 • Rahul Deodhar

Do not ask your children...

This is an interesting poem about parenting.

Dec 7 • Rahul Deodhar

November 2025

Will Indian industry come close to Japanese Quality?

There are many cynics when it comes to Indian manufacturing and quality. Will we ever get to ultra-high quality, precision engineering, artistic…

Nov 21 • Rahul Deodhar

Understanding urban pollution.

Delhi's poor air quality arising from stubble burning in adjoining states in making headlines. So this is a good opportunity to understand urban air…

Nov 11 • Rahul Deodhar

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There is no skill-gap!

There is nothing like unemployable graduates or sub-par man-power.

Nov 5 • Rahul Deodhar

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October 2025

Fallout of bad regulation

Everyone says bad regulation creates hurdles in economic growth. Here is one example how.

Oct 15 • Rahul Deodhar

September 2025

Trump is America's Mahatma Gandhi

Wait! Hear me out...

Sep 30 • Rahul Deodhar

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Farmers bear all the risks in Agriculture

But the rewards are in other places. That is the reason why farmers remain poor. This is also true globally. Let me explain in this short post.

Sep 11 • Rahul Deodhar

Productivity v Wages

Why is productivity rising BUT wages are not? Let me explain!

Sep 9 • Rahul Deodhar

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Why is the US so hung up about Agriculture?

Why is the US pushing India to accept American agricultural products as part of a trade deal? We must consider the impact on Indian farmers! But also on…

Sep 4 • Rahul Deodhar

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August 2025

The Broken Pipes: A Look at Today's Monetary Challenges

In today's increasingly polarized economies, understanding the pathways of money isn't just an academic exercise—it's essential for grasping why…

Aug 27 • Rahul Deodhar

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July 2025

US-India Food trade - Ghosts of PL 480

Trump insists that India reduce tariffs on US farm produce and allow US GMO products, among other things. But the ghosts of PL 480 weigh in. Let's…

Jul 3 • Rahul Deodhar

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