HW News Editorial with Sujit Nair

In this episode of 'Editorial', HW News' Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair tries to draw parallel between 2 legislations, one where the US President Donald Trump paused the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for 180 days which might benefit Indian industrialist Gautam Adani in his US indictment and the second where the Modi Government slashed tariffs on American cars and bikes, which might help Elon Musk...

In this episode of 'Editorial', HW News' Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses about the resignation tendered by N. Biren Singh from the post of the Chief Minister of Manipur. Mr. Nair points out 5 possibilities on why Mr. Biren Singh would've resigned from his position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US. On February 5, a US military plane carrying 104 deported immigrants arrived at Amritsar airport. Nationwide, there is uproar over the treatment these immigrants received on board. The opposition is questioning the Indian government over the way the US handled their deportation. Learn mo...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Union Budget 2025-26, focusing on rural India. He explores the various funds allocated for the development and prosperity of rural areas. The data and analysis cited by Mr. Nair comes from an article in Mint newspaper. The analysis reveals that the overall rural development budget has remained unchanged at ₹2.6 trillion. Learn more about y...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Union Budget 2025-26. He talks about the new tax regime, which exempts taxpayers with salaries up to Rs 12 lakh from paying income tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the 10 executive orders issued by U.S. President Donald Trump. He examines each order in detail and explores their impact on India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the January 16, 2025, attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at his Mumbai residence. Mr. Nair raises questions about the case, highlighting various holes in the investigation. Mr. Nair also questions as to why the media is slowly giving a political tone to the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence in Mumbai on January 16, 2025. He also examines other incidents where prominent personalities were attacked, including actor Salman Khan and politician Baba Siddiqui. Additionally, he recounts the case of actor Govinda accidentally shooting himself in the leg. Learn more about your ad choices....

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair explores how the sentiment of nationalism is being exploited by politicians, corporate leaders, and creative professionals to serve their personal interests. He presents his arguments with supporting facts and data, highlighting how affluent Indians migrate abroad while preaching nationalism, earning and working in foreign currencies. Additionally, he d...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses statements made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Speaking at the inauguration of the Congress party's new headquarters in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of capturing all institutions in the country. He asserted that the Congress is, therefore, fighting not only the BJP and RSS but also the “Indian state itself”. Learn more ab...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses if RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat is scared of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Nair has delved deep into Mohan Bhagwat and his statements, which he has been making over the last few months. Mr. Nair finds Mr. Bhagwat’s statements antithetical. In this episode, he explains in detail with reasons as to why Mr. Bhagwat could be scared of PM Modi. Lear...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses PM Modi's absence from Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, as he has not been invited. The External Affairs Minister will represent India at the 20th January event. Mr. Nair explores the possible reasons behind this and briefly examines the current state of Indo-US relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses a statement made by Larsen & Toubro Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan, who suggested that employees should work 90 hours a week, including Sundays. Mr. Nair highlights how employers are exploiting workers in a job market plagued by unemployment. He also emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, a principle commonly upheld in developed countries...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses an incident from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, where a woman becomes emotional while requesting a date for her case to be heard. Mr. Nair questions both society and the legal justice system of the country. Update in the story: The woman requesting a date for hearing has been granted a date. The hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2025. Learn...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair explores income inequality in India. According to a report by the National Council of Applied Economic Research and PRICE, income inequality in India has declined between 2021 and 2023. Using this report and other relevant data, Mr. Nair highlights the percentage gap in inequality across various income groups in the country. Learn more about your ad cho...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Maharashtra government's recent decision. The government is likely to remove the names of 60 lakh beneficiaries from the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojna. Mr. Nair examines the concept of ‘freebies’ and highlights the risks they pose to the state's financial health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair analyzes the possibility of JDU supremo Nitish Kumar leaving the NDA alliance to join the INDIA bloc. Speculations are rife about Mr. Kumar's potential shift to the INDIA alliance ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. However, Mr. Nair dismisses these chances, suggesting that such a move could harm both his party and his personal political standing. Ad...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses pressing issues in education and housing. Recent reports have flagged concerns regarding the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and the state of education in the country. Mr. Nair questions why the government continues to launch schemes without adequate planning. He also highlights the declining student enrollment rates and the insufficient budget all...

Watch Editorial with Sujit Nair as he takes you through India’s most defining events of 2024! We bring you a comprehensive review of the year. Don’t miss this insightful yearender recap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses a report by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that reveals the donations received by political parties up to March 31, 2024. Notably, these figures exclude donations made through the now-scrapped electoral bonds scheme. According to the report, the BJP received the highest amount of donations, followed by the BRS and Congress. Learn more...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the recent events that unfolded following RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement on the Temple-Mosque dispute. After Mr. Bhagwat’s remark, the right-wing began criticizing him. In this episode, Mr. Nair delves into this conflict, presenting two key reasons: first, the changing mindset within the right-wing ecosystem; and second, the power struggl...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the loans written off by banks in recent years. He highlights the issue of forceful recovery practices faced by poor and middle-class Indians. Mr. Nair compares this to the preferential treatment often given to wealthy borrowers, shedding light on the contrasting experiences of the rich and the economically disadvantaged. Learn more about your...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s controversial ‘popcorn tax’ remark. He examines the fairness of the current taxation system, questioning whether it impacts the poor and middle-class Indians while favoring the rich. Mr. Nair also highlights the struggles faced by middle-class taxpayers caught in an inequitable tax bracket. Learn more abou...

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the failure of government schemes. He examines how these schemes, despite being well-designed, fail to benefit the public due to fraud. Mr. Nair also questions why we still struggle to meet the basic necessities of ‘Roti, Kapda, Makaan.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the recent statements by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat. Bhagwat has conveyed a message of harmony while addressing the ongoing temple-mosque dispute. Mr. Nair questions why Bhagwat makes such neutral statements only after elections. He also highlights the disconnect between Bhagwat’s statements and the actions of Sangh-...