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  Understanding the Continuous Downfall of the Indian Rupee Since 2000: Socio-Political, Economic, and International Drivers.   Authored By: Prof. Dr. Rahul Kharat The Indian rupee’s long-term depreciation against the US dollar is not merely a currency story—it is a reflection of deeper structural transformations in the global economy, India’s domestic policies, political developments, and shifting geopolitical forces. From the early 2000s to the post-2014 period, the rupee has weakened at an accelerating pace, touching historic lows in recent years. Understanding this trend requires examining a combination of economic fundamentals, socio-political choices, international shocks, and market behaviour .   1. Structural Economic Factors Since the Early 2000s a. India’s Expanding Trade Deficit After the 2000–01 economic reforms and WTO integration, India experienced rising imports—particularly petroleum, electronic goods, gold, and industrial components. However,...

  Book Review: The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli 1. Book Name: The Prince Author: Niccolo Machiavelli (1469–1527), an Italian diplomat, political philosopher, historian, and writer of the Renaissance period. Pages: 180 (English) Translated by: William K. Marriott ( in 1908 ) Publication History: The Prince was written in 1513 during Machiavelli’s exile from political life, but it was published posthumously in 1532 , five years after his death. The first edition appeared in Rome and was printed by Antonio Blado d’Asola. Despite being relatively short, the book had a profound impact on political theory and is considered one of the earliest works of modern political philosophy. Originally circulated in manuscript form, The Prince gained widespread attention across Europe after its first printed edition. Since then, it has been translated into dozens of languages and studied across centuries, remaining an essential text in political science, ethics, and leadership s...