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

Raghav's Take

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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Overawed by Trump? No, India’s Got Its Own Success to Build On: Raghav's Take | The Quint

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Dealing With Trump: Bide-Your-Timers Vs Provoked-Innocents | The Quint

Barack Obama’s presidency reshaped South Asia’s geopolitics. From exposing Pakistan’s duplicity on bin Laden and nukes to backing India for a permanent UN Security Council seat, Obama left behind a legacy of mistrust with Islamabad and strengthened ties with New Delhi.
This final episode of our 7-part series explores how Obama’s decisions—from drone strikes and the Abbottabad raid to defence deals and strategic diplomacy—reshaped the America-India-Pakistan equation.
Watch the full series to see how 12 US presidents influenced South Asia’s balance of power.
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Obama Exposed Pakistan’s Treachery, Cemented US–India Ties | America-India-Pakistan | The Quint

In Part 6 of the special "America-India-Pakistan" series, Raghav Bahl dives into the transformative role played by President George Bush Jr in reshaping US-India relations. During his tenure, Bush Jr ended India's nuclear isolation, lifted economic sanctions, and fostered deep cooperation between the two nations. Despite the post-9/11 shift in US policy towards Pakistan, Bush Jr’s focus on strengthening ties with India remained pivotal. This episode explores how the India-US nuclear deal, military exercises, and shared strategic interests marked a historic period in global diplomacy.

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India "Deeply Loved" George Bush Jr For Ending Her Nuclear Isolation |America-India-Pakistan (Part6)

In Part 5 of the series, Raghav Bahl delves into how after the Cold War ended, India and America went from estranged democracies to strategic partners. Clinton’s five-day India visit and frosty Pakistan stopover marked the moment the balance tipped. This is how trust was built - step by step.
This episode unpacks:
End Of Estrangement between India and US
Growing Isolation of Pakistan
Clinton’s Landmark Visit to India
Pressure On Pakistan

Don’t miss Part 1 to 4 on Truman, Nixon, Carter and others, and stay tuned for Part 6 on George Bush Jr. and 9/11.

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US-India-Pak: Bill Clinton Raps Pak Knuckles; India Loves That Crunching Sound! | The Quint

Brahmastra, in the Mahabharata, is a “single projectile that is able to destroy the Universe”. Lord Rama is thought to have used it in his last battle with Ravana. Now let’s put it in context of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

After four years of a blessed existence, Modi is facing his first acute economic challenge. Today, India is again teetering at the edge of a severe macro-economic imbalance: treasuries have crossed 8 percent, the rupee has plummeted by 15 percent to over 74/dollar, oil is perilously close to three figures, and hundreds of stocks are in a severe bear grip even as market indices have crashed by over 15 percent.

Does he have the gumption to deploy a policy Brahmastra, to kill the crisis before it careens out of control?
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Oil, Rupee, IL&FS: Why is Modi Not Using Brahmastra?

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