From Arun Kumar: Articles, talks & discussions on Aspects of Economy, Society, ...
Arun Kumar
Dear Friends,
Best wishes for the New Year
I post links to select recent articles, discussions and interviews:
1. Discussion on challenges before the budget. News9 Live, January 28. It is at: https://youtu.be/H1_zn6mROTc?si=_KcnRHTKKHES2Bxf
2. Panel discussion in Hindi on Impact of Trump Presidency. Bahujan Samvad, January 22. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/live/F9MHAKpJrXY
3. Panel discussion on Nehru and Manmohan Singh: continuity and change. In IDS, Jaipur, January 21. It is at: https://youtu.be/Zca3WY6LQkM?si=_e5TL0bMVdIpgwMr
4. Impact of Trump becoming President, Deglobalization, etc. Loud India TV, January 19. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vYqVdIcpjI
5. Long article on Manmohan Singh’s contribution to India’s swing to the Right. Mainstream January 18. It is at: https://mainstreamweekly.net/article15410.html
6. Pre Budget talk on what needs to be done. CFA and The Wire, January 16. It is at: https://youtu.be/wRaJQaRqxCE?feature=shared
7. Interview on Economy and need to prepare for the likely impact of AI. Loud India TV, January 12. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF6dCzZgAc0
8. Interview on Credibility of India’s latest GDP numbers. Red Mike Channel, January 8. It is at: https://youtu.be/_VzJProV4k8?si=UKy9JxuSmTus983_
9. Article on Manmohan Singh’s contribution to India’s swing to the Right. The Wire, January 5. It is at: https://thewire.in/macro/manmohan-singh-more-firm-right-may-not-have-been-as-dominant
10. Interview in Hindi on Inflation, Unorganized Sector, GST, etc. Naish Hasan Channel, January 5. It is at: https://youtu.be/PIxL3key0E4?si=EX5b3yBxcn262xoP
11. Article in Hindi on Freebies and coming Delhi Elections. Hatakshep, Rashtriya Sahara. Jan. 4. It is at: https://m.rashtriyasahara.com/indexnext.php?mod=1&pgnum=1&edcode=9&pagedate=2025-01-04
12. Interview on Economic Challenges before India in 2025. The Public, Jan. 3. It is at: https://youtu.be/oyjxgGyl1eI?si=-8Ws8ssJgZLDh9AG
13. Panel discussion on Pre-Budget Ideas on Social Sector Challenges. Inst. Of Policy Studies and Advocacy, December 28. It is at: https://radiancenews.com/prof-arun-kumar-highlights-economic-concerns-and-solutions-during-pre-budget-consultation/
14. Talk on Challenges before the Indian economy in Lucknow at Datta Felicitation Programme. December 27. It is at: https://youtu.be/Hf7WHG0X2uw
15. Discussion on Global Economy’s Impact on Indian Economy. Loud TV. Dec. 22. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrBqkDyZM2o
16. Panel Discussion in Hindi on Poverty Removal: Policies and Intentions. Sablog, Dec. 21.
17. Article on Feasibility of Wealth tax in India. Indian Express, Dec. 19. It is at: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/wealth-tax-in-india-will-boost-economic-growth-roadblock-is-political-will-9733091/
18. Article on ‘Rulers Failing the Constitution’. The Wire, December 17. https://thewire.in/politics/what-the-parliament-debate-on-the-constitution-failed-to-address
19. Discussion on Current Economic situation. Loud TV. Dec. 15. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/live/aeUi2DzU7HA
20. Discussion on Economy and Freebies. Aaj Tak Conclave, Dec 13. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DC-6ujgjeQ
21. Chavara Memorial Talk in Kochi on Economy, Unemployment and Unorganized Sector. Sacred Heart College, December 11. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/live/3PtdcqbdiOQ?si=WsPLeWCG8JjaPXa6
22. Article in India faces a twin income trap and not a middle income trap. The Wire. December 6. It is at: https://thewire.in/economy/gdp-data-shows-india-faces-dual-income-trap
23. Article on Charges against Adani in US. Leaflet, December 5. It is at: https://theleaflet.in/commercial-law/what-are-the-likely-implications-of-the-us-adani-bribery-case
24. Discussion in Hindi on the economic situation in India. Loud India TV, Dec. 1. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXNkFbbsRX8&t=1027s
25. Discussion in Hindi on Adani Affair: NY Indictment and SEC Charge. Loud India TV, Dec. 1. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwu3J91V9W0
26. Article on Global impact of Trump’s win: Rightward Shift. The Wire, Nov. 20. It is at: https://thewire.in/world/usa-is-not-just-another-country-swinging-rightwards/?mid_related_new
27. Discussion on Economy in Hindi and Punjabi. PULANGHTV, Nov 11. It is at: https://youtu.be/poW2VEh-hzw?si=VDpdwCq9hvR3ZRUE
28. Talk in Hindi on why unemployment and poverty are not natural. At Conf. on Unemployment Nov. 10. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cXWE9VmN3M
29. Article on ‘Inequalities: Causes and Consequences’. Audio in Counter Currents, Nov 4. It is at: https://countercurrents.org/2024/11/inequalities-in-india-causes-and-consequences/
If you have the time and inclination, please take a look at whatever interests you.
Sorry for cross postings.
Best wishes.
Arun
Shankar Chowk