April 12, 2026
The Abu Dhabi Bridge: Why India and the UAE are Merging Economies
A breakdown of S. Jaishankar’s 2026 UAE visit and how it is structurally securing India’s energy and trade future.
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through frictions
"Market outcomes are rarely perfect; they are shaped by the obstacles we ignore."
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April 5, 2026
Why the Job Market Feels Like Discounting Your Degree
How recent tech layoffs and degree inflation are proving that your expensive college education is acting like a depreciating currency.
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The EMI Trap: Why Your Salary Disappears on the First of Every Month
How the explosion of easy personal loans and Buy Now Pay Later schemes is creating a massive debt trap for the Indian middle class.
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The Triple Squeeze: Surging Airfares, Shrinking Paychecks, and UPI ATM Friction
How the removal of airfare caps, the 50 percent basic salary rule, and strict UPI ATM withdrawal limits are structurally draining middle class liquidity.
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Mar 2026