As usual, the UK Economist peddles once again in its columns a perversely colonialist perspective on Indian History. Will some learned Indian historian please impart to these washed up editors of this fossilised imperialistic relic of British journalism, fresh lessons in understanding the nuances of Indian History and Culture? The Economist suggests that there areContinue reading “The colonial mindset of the Editors of UK’s ‘The Economist’ needs fresh lessons in Indian History”
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A symptom of America’s creeping crisis of confidence
This colour coded map of America above that appears in the latest UK Economist magazine is so intriguing. The trend of home-ownership Vs home renting it tracks is truly mind-boggling. Such a sea-change in the complexion of the housing-industry in America in a matter of just 3 short years ?!! What happened? What are theContinue reading “A symptom of America’s creeping crisis of confidence”
“The Economist” (UK) on America’s new best friend, INDIA
Here’s my own take on this editorial published in the latest issue of of The Economist UK : (please scroll right down to read the reproduced piece) 1. The title should have been rephrased as “ America’s new best fair-weather friend”. 2. India is certainly more democratic and far less liberal than the West. Why?Continue reading ““The Economist” (UK) on America’s new best friend, INDIA”
The UK ECONOMIST and its supercilious Editorial congratulating President Murmu
Look at the headline of the editorial above published in the UK The Economist dt. July 30, 2022 … “Presidented” … It is a patronising and condescending word. As if to suggest that in India a person gets “presidented” … not elected ! The word presidented (according to Merriam-Webster) is used generally to denote appointees to anContinue reading “The UK ECONOMIST and its supercilious Editorial congratulating President Murmu”
Move aside “BigMac” ! It’s now “Chennai-Iddly’s” time !
What the above table in the chart forgot to mention is that if anyone went into a Hindu temple like Sri Kanchipuram Sri Varadaraja Swami temple and others in Tamil Nadu, you can get Kovil-iddly for free as pure Bhagavath prasaadam. 🙏 Once upon a time … I remember … the Economist UK magazine usedContinue reading “Move aside “BigMac” ! It’s now “Chennai-Iddly’s” time !”
How much does THE UK ‘THE ECONOMIST’ charge clients to carry PR-stuff?
In the article above, the Economist pits the new Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin against Narendra Modi as possible rival of sorts when it’s time for the 2024 General Elections in India. One may ask why the Economist believes Mr.Stalin is fit person to emerge as a contender for an all-India leadership role? The EconomistContinue reading “How much does THE UK ‘THE ECONOMIST’ charge clients to carry PR-stuff?”