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The Quint’s editor-in-chief Raghav Bahl speaks on business, politics and policies.

Raghav's Take

We break down nine vital resolutions India needs in 2026 to strengthen its democracy and revive its economy.
We cover the key ideas shaping the debate on democratic trust, election integrity, judicial accountability, economic reforms, and the deep structural issues holding India back. 
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9 Bold Resolutions to Save India’s Democracy & Economy in 2026 | The Quint

India just posted a stunning 8.2% GDP growth number. At the same time, the rupee slid sharply and interest rates were cut.
Economists argued. Politicians celebrated. Twitter exploded.
But here’s the uncomfortable question: do these numbers actually reflect economic strength?
This video breaks down why GDP, the number we obsess over the most, is a deeply imperfect measure. It’s an estimate, not a hard fact. It can rise even when real lives don’t improve. And it often distracts us from what actually matters.
Instead of debating whether GDP is ‘real’ or ‘cooked’, this conversation looks at something more tangible: economic muscle. Not slogans. Not rankings. Real capacity.
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India Is the 3rd Largest Economy, So Why Does It Still Feel Weak?

In this video, we explore a compelling Raghav's Take that revisits an important 'what-if' question: What if India had built its democratic system on Proportional Representation (PR), like South Africa did in 1994?
After the end of apartheid, South Africa faced violent ethnic conflict, deep political divisions, and existential fear—much like India did at the time of independence. Yet, its negotiated transition embraced a proportional system that ensured representation for multiple groups and avoided winner-takes-all outcomes.
We break down:
• What Proportional Representation (PR) means and how it worked in South Africa
• How the 1994 elections brought inclusive outcomes and power-sharing
• Why India chose the First Past the Post (FPTP) system instead
• Whether India’s democracy would look different today under PR
• Key lessons for electoral reform and representative politics
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What If India Had Adopted Proportional Representation Like South Africa?

What if India didn’t use First Past the Post (FPTP) for its parliamentary elections? In this video, we break down The Quint’s opinion on how India’s electoral system shapes our democracy and why many of the world’s top democracies use Proportional Representation (PR) instead.
We explore how FPTP can amplify majorities with minority vote shares, how PR could boost inclusion, and whether India’s founding leaders missed an opportunity to build a different kind of democracy.
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What if India's Democracy Was Built on Proportional Representation? | The Quint

In an America split between red rage and blue outrage, could the center be making a comeback?
Raghav Bahl’s sharp political chronicle, “Is Centrist Thought Re-Emerging in Intensely Polarized America?”, travels through Donald Trump’s America — DTA, the self-proclaimed “Divine Democracy.”
Through the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, his widow Erika’s stunning act of forgiveness, and unexpected moments of empathy from Jimmy Kimmel and Megyn Kelly, this film traces the faint, fragile revival of moderation and civility in a country consumed by extremes.

Is this the beginning of a centrist awakening — or just a fleeting pause before the next storm?
Watch Raghav Bahl decode the moral paradox of modern America: Can reason still survive when hate is holy?

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Between MAGA and the Left: Is a New Center Emerging in the U.S.?

In Part 2 of his provocative AI series, Raghav Bahl continues his stream-of-consciousness dive into the post-AI world. After asking *“What the @#$ is AI?” in Part 1, he now takes on the bigger question — *“How the @#$ will AI change our world?”
From the rise of trillionaires and tech oligarchies to the collapse of traditional labour markets, Bahl explores five existential questions:
Will AI flip the Capital-Labour balance forever?
Can universal income and robot taxes save us from inequality?
Will worklessness free us—or destroy us?
Could AI trigger digital colonialism between nations?
And will physical experiences gain value in a hyper-digital world?
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How the *@#$ Will AI Change Our World? 5 Questions That Could Redefine Humanity | The Quint

In this episode of Raghav’s Take, we dive into the chaotic, fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and how it’s reshaping everything we know. From writing desks to codebases, from newsroom editors to lights-out factories run by robots, AI is upending industries at a pace that challenges classical economic thinking. While understanding AI in its entirety remains a challenge, its power and its consequences are impossible to ignore. Raghav Bahl breaks down what AI is really doing to our jobs, our economy, and our future.
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Part 1: What The *@#$ is AI? Why in Hell is it Taking My Job! | Raghav's Take | The Quint

India’s macroeconomy looks strong: low inflation, falling fiscal deficit, record capex, booming stock markets. Yet private investment and consumption are stagnant.
In this sharp analysis, Raghav Bahl explores why India’s so-called Goldilocks Economy is anxious, trapped in what he calls the 'Invisible Spectrum' of un-reforms.
From FDI outflows and millionaire migration to bans on new industries, judicial overreach, and endless tax disputes — the hidden forces sapping growth are revealed.
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Why India's Goldilocks Economy is Trapped in 'Invisible Spectrum' of (Un)Reforms | The Quint

India's GST is critiqued as a 'loser' using the ludicrous example of popcorn, which was earlier taxed at three different rates: 5%, 12%, and 18%. This complexity enabled corruption and draconian abuse. Will the proposed reforms truly fix it? 
In this episode of Raghav’s Take, Raghav Bahl breaks down the new GST structure, the business community’s response, and his five essential fixes to make GST a fair, transparent, and workable tax system.
(Note: The video was recorded before the new GST rates were announced.)

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Reimagine GST 2.0, Don’t Let Excesses Return Via Backdoor | Raghav’s Take | The Quint

India and America have never had a simple relationship - moving from supplicants to adversaries, and finally, strategic partners. But with Donald Trump shaking up global trade, where does that leave India?
In this episode of Raghav’s Take, Raghav Bahl argues why India should not feel overawed or bullied by America and how our regulations, digital power, and economic resilience give us an edge.
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India Is the 3rd Largest Economy, So Why Does It Still Feel Weak?

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