Dubbed the economic Jedi, Rishi Sunak’s Summer Economic Statement on 8 July was nothing short of mystical. Harnessing the power of the Force (in this instance his position), he unleashed a slew of measures to help jump-start the UK economy. The Furlough Scheme and Jobs Retention Bonus The Chancellor of...
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At its peak, the British Empire controlled over 80 countries and territories, extorting cotton, wool, sugar, tea, spices, silk and slaves in return for the prestige and pride that the British thought these colonies gained from their rule. Although Britain still retains sovereignty over 14 territories outside the British Isles,...
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The stock market is a fascinating concept. It brings together buyers and sellers of company stocks in an auction setting where both parties are free to negotiate their own price. Most experts believe that the founding of the Dutch East India Company in 1602, the first company to issue stocks...
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Some say Formula 1 isn’t a sport. F1 involves drivers sitting in their cars and driving in loops for an hour or two. Some would argue that F1 drivers aren’t even athletes, and that a driver’s performance is highly dependent on the car they are given. I, however, say that...
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With coronavirus resulting in the overhaul of this year's examination procedure, Vartik Mehta argues reconsideration of education is overdue.
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