Bhaskar Das writes a column rooted in history. He treats the political present as the result of decisions made decades earlier, and is particularly interested in the long histories of caste, race, and exclusion.
Recent work
The Rupee at 90: Strategic Depreciation, Not Economic Failure
The rupee's slide to 90+ against the dollar reflects deliberate policy accommodation rather than economic weakness, supporting export competitiveness as India navigates ongoing US trade tensions despite the February 2026 tariff reduction deal.