MKV’s 360 Degrees

Ram Temple Donations Loot: Biggest Credibility Test For Modi-RSS

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:44:18 GMT

The moral unravelling of the Ram Temple project within two years of its inauguration is probably the biggest challenge for the RSS in decades, as it is seen as weilding direct political power, visibly enhanced financial and resource heft with no accountability.

'India's mediocre economy will not change': Rathin Roy

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:05:40 GMT

Economist Rathin Roy asserts India's growth will concentrate among the rich and the government will pay for the welfare of the very poor, leaving the vast majority of the middle class in a state of income/consumption stagnation. This is the mediocre, low productivity model of India's economy.

"Big worry over FDI, BoP & Rupee value"

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:02:00 GMT

It is perverse for RBI to convert a weakening rupee into a fiscal bonanza for the Centre. This is not sustainable as RBI's dividend transfer from a falling rupee is now 8% of the Centre's revenue.

"Indian Economy Most Vulnerable In The World": Subhash Garg

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:26:43 GMT

Former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg says Modi government's panic response will push the economy into an even bigger crises. The currency management must be done carefully and decisively.

Vote Deletion, Then Passport Denial: Ex Telegraph Editor’s Ordeal

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:12:37 GMT

Former Chief Editor of The Telegraph R. Rajagopal says there may be thousands like him who are part of the 32 lakh voters still waiting to be adjudicated by the tribunals but now may be denied passport renewal. The media and opposition will have to resist otherwise future generations will not forgive us, he told The Wire’s Founding Editor M.K. Venu.

Fast energy transition key lesson from US-Iran war: Ajay Shankar

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:12:31 GMT

Ajay Shankar, former Secretary, Power says the Iran-US war and the emerging geopolitics makes it imperative for India to quickly move away from excessive dependence on imported fossil fuels and to quickly scale up its renewable energy sectors. Strategic R&D expenditure by the government is key in some important parts of the value addition chain.