37 Articles by

Karan

Karan is a political economist by training and has diversified research interests in the field of economics.

Economy and Finance

Latest GDP and growth figure revision is based on robust and rigorous methodology

According to the revised GDP numbers released by the government on Wednesday, India’s economic growth under the previous Congress-led coalition government was slower than estimated earlier and was never in double digits.

Karan - 29 November, 2018

Economy and Finance

Facts, No Fiction: Growth prospects of the Indian Economy

One underlying reason for India’s growth to accelerate are the fact that the economy is now well transitioned from the tectonic shifts it went through due to successive reforms.

Karan - 23 November, 2018

Fact-Check

Political opportunism on Petrol and Diesel prices: A class act by India’s opposition

With elections just around the corner, it is refreshing to see a government that is looking at the larger economic interest rather than political gains.

Karan - 20 November, 2018

Economy and Finance

The Print uses year old data to predict doomsday for BJP in assembly elections

The article by Shivam Vij in question talks about an economic slowdown that is being projected for the year ahead.

Karan - 16 November, 2018

Fact-Check: The Print publishes drivel by a YouTuber running the Statue of Unity down, here is the truth

Sardar wanted to create a strong and modern India, we’ve made considerable progress on that front so isn’t it time that we gave our unsung heroes their due?

Karan - 31 October, 2018

Government and Policy

Judiciary sets off fireworks of overreach with the judgement on bursting firecrackers

It is about time the Delhi Government takes cognizance of the need to find a solution to the chronic problem of pollution that the citizens face.

Karan - 31 October, 2018

Opinions

Most ‘Marxist thinkers’ use Marx without really understanding his academic legacy

Some of my professors have advocated for the comprehensive view that Marx takes of the society and accept that he is more of a social thinker than an economist.

Karan - 23 October, 2018

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