Think. Over the week

The most important topic for analysis in our Editorial section last week was the protests in Jantar Mantar over the NEET exam paper leaks led by the Cockroach Janta Party. Our Editorial came down hard on the Delhi Police’s crackdown on protestors and the Centre’s apathy in handling the crisis. To restore confidence, systemic reforms and fixing of accountability at all levels will be required, argues the Editorial.

The National Investment Policy 2026 (NIP 2026) that aims to bridge the huge deficit in urea supplies was another key issue dissected in our Editorial section. It analyses why private sector is reluctant to enter the urea sector, given its humongous regulatory controls. For attract private sector investments, deep rooted reforms are necessary, argues the Editorial.

The recently concluded FIFA World Cup was another topic discussed. Spain’s justified victory was hailed so was the performance of the smaller nations such as Cabo Verde, and DR Congo, which was aided by in no small measure by the expanded 48-team format. However, some of the off-field controversies, -- visa and travel restrictions, treatment of Iran and entry denial of a Somalian referee, steep ticket prices – cast a shadow on the football extravaganza, says our Editorial.

In his weekly column, TCA Srinivasa Raghavan talks about how the actions of the three most powerful leaders in the world – Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will impact the not only geopolitics but also the global economy. The Indian economy is also set for a bumpy ride and it will need to improve its tax collections and raise personal and corporate taxes to deal with the impending crisis.

In an article titled, ‘Grim economics of exam leaks’, Anushi Tiwary and Peddi Dayakar look at the perverse incentives of exam paper leaks. They argue that as long as the huge wage gap between for government job or a medical career and private jobs exists there will be little incentives for leaks to be plugged.

Nishant Sahdev in his article ‘Coming to grips with rare earths’, discusses the key role that refining plays in the rare earths economy and why China is ahead in this game.

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