A retrospective analysis from 2026 on ECB board member Isabel Schnabel’s past call for the central bank to embrace blockchain technology to secure its role. We explore the historical context and its lasting impact on global finance.
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A retrospective analysis of early-stage funding from the mid-2020s for Scooby Club, Nexedge Capital, and InstaAstro, exploring the emerging trends in pet-tech, specialized VC, and faith-tech that have shaped today’s market.
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From our 2026 vantage point, we analyze a YourStory.com report from August 2022 that showed a ‘marginal rise’ in VC funding. This piece explores how that moment during the ‘funding winter’ signaled a shift towards resilient, fundamentally strong startups.
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A comprehensive look at the funding and acquisition activities in the Indian startup ecosystem for the week of August 24-29. The week was marked by significant investments in edtech and fintech, alongside strategic M&A moves, reflecting a dynamic and maturing market.
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From our 2026 vantage point, we analyze the prescient late-2023 investment by IndiGo into Sarvam AI. This retrospective explores how the deal shaped AI adoption in Indian aviation and set a precedent for corporate AI strategy.
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From the perspective of 2026, we analyze five key Indian stock market triggers from a past Livemint report. This retrospective look offers timeless lessons on the core forces—global monetary policy, domestic growth, and institutional flows—that continue to shape the market today.
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From a 2026 perspective, this analysis revisits the Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) decision to contest elections solo in Punjab. We explore the demographic rationale, the end of the SAD-BSP alliance, and the long-term impact of this strategy on Dalit politics in the state.
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From the perspective of 2026, we analyze the ‘Nation-First’ principle articulated by the BJP ahead of the 2024 elections. This retrospective examines its impact on Indian political discourse, electoral strategy, and its contrast with opposition platforms focused on federalism and social justice.
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From our 2026 perspective, we analyze the pivotal US-China investment debate of the early 2020s. This retrospective explores the clash between national security fears and calls for economic engagement, a dynamic that continues to shape today’s global order.
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A retrospective analysis from August 2026 on the Russia-China-North Korea defense partnership. This piece examines the origins of the trilateral axis, its strategic motivations, and its lasting impact on the global geopolitical order.
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