Baijayant 'Jay' Panda- The Week

The rise of Indian coffee: From instant brew to global premium

Indian coffee is undergoing a quiet national transformation, evolving from a bulk commodity into a globally celebrated premium product

By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda March 01, 2026

Is American imperialism back? A history of US global intervention

US foreign policy has evolved significantly from the isolationist Monroe Doctrine to a history of global intervention and assertive unilateralism

By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda February 01, 2026

Is cooperation the antidote to political theatre? A lesson from Parliament

Parliamentary committee cooperation provides a reassuring example of a healthy legislative process, culminating in a unanimous report to overhaul the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda January 04, 2026

India deserves a better opposition

Congress’s decline is a critical issue for Indian democracy, as its current strategy of blaming the system and deflecting responsibility has made it an ineffective opposition

By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda December 07, 2025

From brain drain to talent gain: Navigating the new era of international immigration

Global race for talent is heating up as the US's long-standing soft power wanes due to its tightening immigration policies, signalling a major shift in how nations compete for human capital

By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda November 09, 2025

GST 2.0: India's landmark tax reform continues to drive economic acceleration

GST has revolutionised the nation's economy, transforming it into a unified market by streamlining taxation and accelerating growth

By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda October 12, 2025

Campaign against Bihar SIR is part of the Congress’s scorched earth strategy

Rahul Gandhi should know that more than a dozen SIRs have been conducted since 1952. And, the denigration of the Karnataka electoral rolls does not stand because the Congress, which is in power, appoints the state election commission

By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda September 14, 2025

Simplifying income tax regime is a great step

India's Income Tax Act simplification is a major government initiative, with the draft Income Tax Bill 2025 aiming to overhaul the nation's historically complex tax legislation

By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda August 17, 2025

Social media addiction in children: A growing crisis

Social media addiction among children is a significant and growing concern, linked to a surge in behavioural and emotional problems. The devastating impact on mental health, including anxiety, depression, and even suicide, requires urgent attention and preventative measures

By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda July 20, 2025

Operation Sindoor and India's new normal

Columns

Guest Column

The Iran nuclear deal is dead. And it is a good thing, writes Jeff Jacoby

Case for coalitions

Innovate and collaborate

Block buster

The invisible pandemic

Patch work

Growing up without godfathers

Fighting it together