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The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Watch: Inflation has slowed, but are you still paying more than the official data suggests?
Inflation is at a 6-year low of 2.1%. But have your own expenses grown at a far quicker rate than official data for the whole nation suggests? If you feel that pinch, why this dichotomy – between official data and how quickly money is exiting your pocket? The Consumer Price Index (CPI) tracks a fixed basket of goods and services, like food, clothing, housing, and fuel, to measure inflation and purchasing power. It was originally designed to adjust wages for workers, but today, it's a key tool for the RBI in setting inflation targets and monetary policy. So what goes into that CPI basket—and does it really reflect how you're spending? Script & Presentation: K. Bharat Kumar Production: Shibu Narayan
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Watch: How is India's R&D scheme different from China's Thousand Talents Programme?
Earlier this month, India announced a ₹1 lakh-crore plan to spur research & development in the country. About a decade and a half ago, and with a very different objective, China set apart funds for a scheme that was not identical but which has drawn comparison in sections of the Indian media. Was China's Thousand Talents Programme a success? How is India's RDI different? Script & Presentation: K. Bharat Kumar Production: Shibu Narayan
The Hindu
30-06-2025
- The Hindu
Watch: Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: Pilgrims share their journey
The Hindu's Suhasini Haidar was part of a journalistic delegation that traveled from Chengdu to Lhasa and then onward to the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. In Tibet's Burang County, or the Pulan area, next to Mount Kailash and the sacred Manasarovar Lake, the delegation covered the restoration of an important bilateral people-to-people mechanism between India and China. This year marked the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra after a suspension since 2020. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs worked closely to restart the pilgrimage. About 5,000 people applied, and around 750 were selected through a lottery system. After medical tests, approximately 650 to 700 pilgrims were cleared to make the crossing. Pilgrims began their sacred circumambulation, known as the Parikrama or Kora, around Mount Kailash, completing the 52-kilometre trek over two to three days. The route has been a sacred space for centuries, drawing people of many faiths. In this video, several participants share their experiences and reflections on undertaking this spiritual journey after years of waiting. Script & Presentation: Suhasini Haidar Production: Shibu Narayan
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Watch: Israel-Iran conflict Should India play a more proactive role?
Israel's attack on Iran sets off strikes and counter-strikes, and sets not just the region but the world on edge over worries of a nuclear crisis. While the US backs Israel, Russia and China come together on Iran's side- With thousands of Indians in both countries, Can India keep its West Asian balance, or does it have a moral responsibility to weigh in? Script & Presentation: Suhasini Haidar Production: Shibu Narayan & Vishnoo Jotshi
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Watch: How do protests impact GDP growth?
A few days ago, I noticed a Bloomberg newsletter with a headline that asked, 'Why don't US political protests hurt the market?' That inspires the question: India is a democracy and has seen its fair share of protests. What impact do major protests have on GDP growth and stock market sentiment? The Bloomberg article says geopolitical events such as the Iran-Israel conflict had some dampening effect on US stock markets but local events didn't seem to have significant impact. It cited Boston Consulting Group economists as saying that to have an economic impact, political unrest has to actually constrain supply, demand or lending — or change how the government operates. The International Monetary Fund has constructed a Reported Social Unrest Index. In a 2021 note, the Fund said that its economists had found a tight link between unrest and subsequent economic performance. Major protests are followed by a 1 percentage point reduction in GDP six quarters after the event. The note also points out that in countries with more open and democratic institutions, unrest events have a negligible impact on stock market returns. Script & Presentation: K. Bharat Kumar Production: Shibu Narayan
