Salman Soz
@salmansoz.bsky.social
Economist, Author, Commentator.
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Always thought there was nothing on record about Satyajit Ray's misgivings that Spielberg filched his script for a sci-fi film to make ET. Turns out Ray thought good ole Stevie boy filched ET & Close Encounters from his script. 👇
April 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Always thought there was nothing on record about Satyajit Ray's misgivings that Spielberg filched his script for a sci-fi film to make ET. Turns out Ray thought good ole Stevie boy filched ET & Close Encounters from his script. 👇
This is a Wall Street Journal headline. It just shows you how shaky things are right now. Who knows where all this will end.
April 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
This is a Wall Street Journal headline. It just shows you how shaky things are right now. Who knows where all this will end.
BBC on indian roads:
In 2023, 172,000+ killed — 474 deaths per day, one every 3 minutes.
10,000 children among the dead
35,000 pedestrians killed
54,000 didn’t wear helmets
16,000 didn’t wear seatbelts
34,000 crashes from unlicensed drivers
#RoadSafety
www.bbc.com/news/article...
In 2023, 172,000+ killed — 474 deaths per day, one every 3 minutes.
10,000 children among the dead
35,000 pedestrians killed
54,000 didn’t wear helmets
16,000 didn’t wear seatbelts
34,000 crashes from unlicensed drivers
#RoadSafety
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest
India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes.
www.bbc.com
April 21, 2025 at 6:10 AM
BBC on indian roads:
In 2023, 172,000+ killed — 474 deaths per day, one every 3 minutes.
10,000 children among the dead
35,000 pedestrians killed
54,000 didn’t wear helmets
16,000 didn’t wear seatbelts
34,000 crashes from unlicensed drivers
#RoadSafety
www.bbc.com/news/article...
In 2023, 172,000+ killed — 474 deaths per day, one every 3 minutes.
10,000 children among the dead
35,000 pedestrians killed
54,000 didn’t wear helmets
16,000 didn’t wear seatbelts
34,000 crashes from unlicensed drivers
#RoadSafety
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Trump tariffs and Madagascar. What I learned about Madagascar when working on it and what the 47% tariffs can do to the Malagasy people. www.linkedin.com/posts/salman...
As the shockwaves of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump… | Salman Soz
As the shockwaves of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump reverberate across the world, many focus on stock markets, bond yields, 401K plans and other such savings programs in the developed w...
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April 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Trump tariffs and Madagascar. What I learned about Madagascar when working on it and what the 47% tariffs can do to the Malagasy people. www.linkedin.com/posts/salman...
For anyone who cares for the Congress Party, this news about organisational reforms is MOST WELCOME! The public deserves a powerful alternative to the BJP. it can only happen if the Congress organization is FIT FOR PURPOSE. Hoping for the best. 🤞 www.nationalheraldindia.com/politics/con...
February 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
For anyone who cares for the Congress Party, this news about organisational reforms is MOST WELCOME! The public deserves a powerful alternative to the BJP. it can only happen if the Congress organization is FIT FOR PURPOSE. Hoping for the best. 🤞 www.nationalheraldindia.com/politics/con...
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Indian students have a very normal rate of student visa overstays in the United States, any press coverage you have seen indicating to the contrary not withstanding.
January 31, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Indian students have a very normal rate of student visa overstays in the United States, any press coverage you have seen indicating to the contrary not withstanding.
January 31, 2025 at 6:39 AM
~@pbmehta: The government's "...grandiose schemes are now littered like torn-up advertisements, which is what many of them turned out to be or were meant to be." Do read about Modi's economy or “Michael ki cycle kharab ho gayi.” indianexpress.com/article/opin...
Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: India’s growth slowdown is a signal of declining confidence in government
Mindless capital expenditure, schemes that fail to address systemic weaknesses, a lack of real reforms – investors may not say it openly out of fear or politeness, but privately, there is a crisis of ...
indianexpress.com
January 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
~@pbmehta: The government's "...grandiose schemes are now littered like torn-up advertisements, which is what many of them turned out to be or were meant to be." Do read about Modi's economy or “Michael ki cycle kharab ho gayi.” indianexpress.com/article/opin...
Do read this tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh by
@ShashiTharoor. It is excellen!
"He exalted every Indian through his service, and for that we should be eternally grateful." www.ndtv.com/opinion/manm...
@ShashiTharoor. It is excellen!
"He exalted every Indian through his service, and for that we should be eternally grateful." www.ndtv.com/opinion/manm...
Opinion: Opinion | Manmohan Singh, Who Brought The India Story To World Stage
Manmohan Singh transformed India, and did so with an uncommon level of integrity, personal incorruptibility and simple decency that were wholly admirable and moved all who had the privilege of knowing...
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December 30, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Do read this tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh by
@ShashiTharoor. It is excellen!
"He exalted every Indian through his service, and for that we should be eternally grateful." www.ndtv.com/opinion/manm...
@ShashiTharoor. It is excellen!
"He exalted every Indian through his service, and for that we should be eternally grateful." www.ndtv.com/opinion/manm...
I used this quote to start an important section of my first book.
"I have done as best as I could under the circumstances." #ManmohanSingh
"I have done as best as I could under the circumstances." #ManmohanSingh
December 27, 2024 at 10:23 AM
I used this quote to start an important section of my first book.
"I have done as best as I could under the circumstances." #ManmohanSingh
"I have done as best as I could under the circumstances." #ManmohanSingh
With a scorching sun bearing down, the shade of a gentle and giant tree is gone. #ManmohanSingh
December 27, 2024 at 7:57 AM
With a scorching sun bearing down, the shade of a gentle and giant tree is gone. #ManmohanSingh
Dr. Manmohan Singh has left an indelible mark on India and his leadership, his decency, his character, his humanity, his humility and his dignity will be deeply missed. May all of our prayers give his family comfort. May the almighty bless his soul.
December 26, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Dr. Manmohan Singh has left an indelible mark on India and his leadership, his decency, his character, his humanity, his humility and his dignity will be deeply missed. May all of our prayers give his family comfort. May the almighty bless his soul.
This is a really good piece by Rathin Roy on India's monetary policy challenges and why simplistic binaries are unhelpful. Certainly, rupee nationalism doesn't help and compromising RBI's independence will hurt. Do read.
December 23, 2024 at 8:16 AM
This is a really good piece by Rathin Roy on India's monetary policy challenges and why simplistic binaries are unhelpful. Certainly, rupee nationalism doesn't help and compromising RBI's independence will hurt. Do read.
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Amazing that a signficant number of Republicans are OK with treason but will defy Trump on the debt ceiling www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12...
Republican Plan to Avoid Shutdown Fails in the House
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Amazing that a signficant number of Republicans are OK with treason but will defy Trump on the debt ceiling www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12...
India has witnessed a serious decline in Foreign Direct Investment inflows. As a share of GDP, net FDI inflows to India ranked 133rd worldwide. At a time when China is facing rough weather, India should be prioritizing its economy. It is not.
December 10, 2024 at 10:22 AM
India has witnessed a serious decline in Foreign Direct Investment inflows. As a share of GDP, net FDI inflows to India ranked 133rd worldwide. At a time when China is facing rough weather, India should be prioritizing its economy. It is not.
A Muslim couple in Moradabad (India) was forced to sell the home they had purchased after some Hindu residents in their new neighborhood protested the sale. People aren’t even ashamed to be openly bigoted. Do read.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Moradabad: Muslim couple forced to sell house after protests by Hindu neighbours
The incident resulted in a huge outrage in India after a video from the protest went viral.
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December 6, 2024 at 1:54 PM
A Muslim couple in Moradabad (India) was forced to sell the home they had purchased after some Hindu residents in their new neighborhood protested the sale. People aren’t even ashamed to be openly bigoted. Do read.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I canceled my Twitter verified (X Premium) subscription. No reason to pay for crap.
November 25, 2024 at 9:00 AM
I canceled my Twitter verified (X Premium) subscription. No reason to pay for crap.
The horrific torture of four men allegedly in the custody of the Army in Kishtwar area of Jammu and Kashmir is a reminder of some of the darkest days of the past 3 decades. The army has said it will investigate but will anyone be held accountable? indianexpress.com/article/indi...
‘When I lifted their clothes, I was numb’: As Army initiates probe into ‘torture’ of four men in custody, villagers in J&K recount efforts to hush up incident
After the alleged custodial torture of the five villagers in Topa Pir in Jammu’s Poonch district last year, this is the first allegation of torture against the Army, forcing them to act swiftly and in...
indianexpress.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:50 AM
The horrific torture of four men allegedly in the custody of the Army in Kishtwar area of Jammu and Kashmir is a reminder of some of the darkest days of the past 3 decades. The army has said it will investigate but will anyone be held accountable? indianexpress.com/article/indi...
BJP's success in Haryana & Maharashtra will encourage its divisive politics, which threatens India's fabric. It is unlikely our institutions will hold for much longer if BJP gets stronger. IMHO, Only politics that is more organized, more nimble, more solutions oriented will work.
November 25, 2024 at 8:24 AM
BJP's success in Haryana & Maharashtra will encourage its divisive politics, which threatens India's fabric. It is unlikely our institutions will hold for much longer if BJP gets stronger. IMHO, Only politics that is more organized, more nimble, more solutions oriented will work.
Soutik Biswas of @bbcworldservice.bsky.social
reports on "Why Indians are risking it all to chase the American Dream". It is not just individuals but entire families that are trying to cross into the US illegally. Do read. www.bbc.com/news/article...
reports on "Why Indians are risking it all to chase the American Dream". It is not just individuals but entire families that are trying to cross into the US illegally. Do read. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Why more Indians are crossing borders illegally to enter the US
A surge in illegal border crossings by Indians into the US has left many puzzled -what’s going on?
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Soutik Biswas of @bbcworldservice.bsky.social
reports on "Why Indians are risking it all to chase the American Dream". It is not just individuals but entire families that are trying to cross into the US illegally. Do read. www.bbc.com/news/article...
reports on "Why Indians are risking it all to chase the American Dream". It is not just individuals but entire families that are trying to cross into the US illegally. Do read. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bribery charges filed by US prosecutors against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his associates. Adani is close to PM Modi. Will Trump come to the rescue? Probably. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
US Charges Gautam Adani With Fraud Over Bribery Scheme
Gautam Adani and his associates were accused of paying more than $250 million in bribes to obtain lucrative solar energy contracts.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Bribery charges filed by US prosecutors against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his associates. Adani is close to PM Modi. Will Trump come to the rescue? Probably. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
Will Donald Trump's tariff policies keep interest rates elevated for a longer than expected period? Time will tell if the Fed will cut more and for how long. Post Jan. 20, things will be clearer. Buckle up!
November 20, 2024 at 5:33 AM
Will Donald Trump's tariff policies keep interest rates elevated for a longer than expected period? Time will tell if the Fed will cut more and for how long. Post Jan. 20, things will be clearer. Buckle up!
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Bullshit. If I had wanted power, I would have kept my mouth shut.
I preferred my conscience.
I preferred my conscience.
November 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Bullshit. If I had wanted power, I would have kept my mouth shut.
I preferred my conscience.
I preferred my conscience.