🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
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- Sep 29
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Pharma’s New Power Equation! In a stunning pivot, China has scrapped its 30% import duty on Indian medicines, opening the floodgates to one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical markets. For Indian pharma firms, this isn’t just access—it’s ascendancy. The timing is no coincidence: as the U.S. imposes a 100% tariff on imported medicines, the global trade winds are shifting. India, long seen as the pharmacy of the developing world, now finds itself courted by a superpower and penalized by another. The implications are profound. This isn’t merely about pills and patents—it’s about influence, alliances, and the architecture of a new global order. As China signals openness and the U.S. turns inward, India’s pharma diplomacy may well become a cornerstone of its strategic clout. The world is watching. And the script is being rewritten.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane,
Clarity in Command, Controversy in Tone! Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent statement—“Ghazwa-e-Hind supporters will go to hell”—has stirred both applause and alarm. His words, sharp and unambiguous, reflect a leadership style that thrives on clarity and confrontation. For supporters, it’s a sign of strength: a leader who doesn’t mince words and promises strict action against disruptive elements. For critics, it raises concerns about rhetoric overpowering constitutional restraint. In a democracy, firmness is essential—but so is nuance. The real test of governance lies not just in bold declarations, but in balanced execution. As Uttar Pradesh tightens its grip on law and order, the challenge is to ensure that clarity doesn’t slip into polarization. Leadership must inspire confidence, not deepen divides. In the age of soundbites, substance must still lead the way.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Election Reform and the Echoes of Bipartisanship! In his Sunday Times of India column, former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi surveys democratic innovations across India’s neighbours—from Nepal’s gender quotas to Bangladesh’s bipartisan EC appointments. But beneath the comparative lens lies a subtle critique of India’s own electoral appointment process. The recent shift—replacing the Chief Justice with the Home Minister on the EC selection panel—has sparked disapproval from opposition leaders and former commissioners, including Quraishi himself. Yet the rationale is not without merit. If the judiciary resists legislative intrusion, why should it influence executive appointments unrelated to its domain? The change may reflect a constitutional recalibration rather than partisan overreach. Interestingly, the judiciary has not protested its exclusion; the dissent comes from political quarters. In this debate, the real question isn’t just who appoints—but how transparently and inclusively it’s done. Bipartisanship must remain the guiding principle, not just a nostalgic ideal.
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From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane,
Respect the Engines of Employment! India’s private sector isn’t just a contributor—it’s a cornerstone of national livelihood. Ten major companies alone employ over 2.5 million Indians directly, from Tata Group’s 750,000 to TVS’s 60,000. But the real impact runs deeper: for every direct job, multiple indirect livelihoods—contractors, dealers, transporters, packagers—depend on these corporate ecosystems. The ripple effect touches millions more. Yet, despite this massive contribution, job creators are often vilified or dismissed due to political bias or ideological rigidity. It’s time to shift the lens. Private enterprises have built more than just profits—they’ve built futures. With government jobs capped at 4.8 million, the private sector has quietly outpaced them in employment generation. India’s next leap demands thousands more such companies. Mocking them is not activism—it’s self-sabotage. If we truly care about the next generation’s prosperity, we must respect those who build the scaffolding of opportunity
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
A Flashpoint in the Arabian Waters! The drone strike on a Pakistani oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden marks more than a maritime incident—it signals a geopolitical tremor. Israel’s alleged targeting of the vessel, reportedly linked to Pakistan’s growing energy partnership with Saudi Arabia, reveals a deep unease in Tel Aviv. As Riyadh and Islamabad inch closer, Israel sees not just a shift in oil routes, but a realignment of influence in the Middle East. The waters off Yemen, already fraught with conflict, now host a new theatre of strategic messaging. This isn’t just about oil—it’s about optics, alliances, and deterrence. With regional players recalibrating their ties, the balance of power is being tested in real time. The tanker may have sunk, but the ripple effects are only beginning to surface.
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