Is the Home Kitchen Facing Stronger Competition?

Pushkar Sohony For decades, the Indian kitchen sat at the centre of everyday life. Home-cooked food was not only cheaper, but also familiar, healthy, and emotionally non-negotiable. Eating out was an exception, often reserved for special occasions rather than routine consumption. That picture is changing. Today, the choice is no longer simply between home-cooked food…

Why did the UAE leave OPEC? What it means for India and the World?

Ved Shaha The United Arab Emirates left OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, 2026, citing the need to protect its national interests. UAE thinks that its national interests are better served by acting as an independent producer rather than being part of any cartel. In OPEC, the UAE was the third- largest producer and played…

Do cash transfers discourage work? Rethinking welfare and employment

Harsh Prasade Cash transfer programs are those interventions that involve the government or donors sending money, as opposed to food, fuel, or services, to individuals or households who meet certain conditions. This is different from other forms of transfer programs, which often try to specify what people need to consume. Instead, with cash transfer, people…

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