The Root of Totalitarianism is Social Engineering

Isaiah Berlin and Friedrich Hayek were both knights of classical liberalism in the twentieth century — an age dominated by statism. Scholarly work has often focused on the differences in their views on liberty. Their contrasting definitions of liberty are significant for anyone interested in liberal theory. In a famous 1958 lecture, Berlin distinguished between…

LCV segment set for modest rebound in FY26 amid economic tailwinds

Bada Dost, Ashok Leyland’s small commercial vehicle After a subdued performance in FY25, India’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment is poised for a rebound in FY26, with industry representatives and analysts projecting single-digit growth on the back of improving economic indicators and rising demand from consumption-led sectors. While the overall commercial vehicle (CV) market showed…

The Root of Totalitarianism is Social Engineering

Isaiah Berlin and Friedrich Hayek were both knights of classical liberalism in the twentieth century — an age dominated by statism. Scholarly work has often focused on the differences in their views on liberty. Their contrasting definitions of liberty are significant for anyone interested in liberal theory. In a famous 1958 lecture, Berlin distinguished between…

Faced with tariff challenge, shrimp producers eye domestic market to boost sales

 Processed fish and seafood market in India is expected to reach $21.04 billion, says industry expert | Photo Credit: The Hindu Amidst the uncertainty triggered by Trump’s tariffs and countervailing duties in their largest export market, the Indian shrimp producers are formulating a “look inward” strategy to tap the burgeoning domestic market. India’s domestic market…

What are the provisions in Telangana’s draft bill for gig workers?

The draft bill of Telangana Gig and Platform Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025 is available at https://labour.telangana.gov.in/home.do | Photo Credit: Screenshot of https://labour.telangana.gov.in/home.do People heading to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on the Hyderabad outskirts in the last week of March [2025] got a glimpse into the demands of cab drivers [gig workers] when…

Hands Off the University, Indeed

The Trump administration has taken a wrecking ball to the Department of Education and to DEI programs at universities across the country. And, in typical Trumpian style, the President has escalated and retaliated against schools that refuse to comply with his administration’s orders. Harvard recently decided to fight back, garnering praise from prominent figures like…

Tata Steel in talks with US customers seeking tariff exemptions

Tata Steel is reworking its export strategy as shifting global trade policies and protectionist measures reshape the metal’s future trade trajectory. The company is currently engaged in negotiations with its US-based customers to navigate rising tariff pressures on exports from its European operations, particularly the Netherlands – a central node in its transatlantic supply chain,…

CET 2025 exam: Based on preliminary report on removal of sacred thread, Shivamogga DC recommends action against a home guard

A file photo of Shivamogga DC Gurudatta Hegade. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegade has recommended disciplinary action against a home guard posted at the CET examination centre in Shivamoga following allegations of forcing candidates to remove the sacred thread (Janivara) while entering the exam hall. Mr. Hegade told The Hindu…

Congress Must Take Back Control Over Tariffs

On April 2, President Donald Trump made a sweeping declaration that could reshape the global economic landscape for years. Deemed “Liberation Day,” his announcement of reciprocal tariffs on nearly every major trading partner marked the most dramatic shift in American trade policy levels not seen in a century since the infamous Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of…