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In this powerful reflection, Dr. Ankit Shah connects the rise of the modern pharmaceutical industry to a deliberate displacement of kitchen-based traditional medicine. Across civilizations, especially in the East, grandmothers and women had been preparing herbal and natural remedies in their kitchens. These kitchens were once considered temples of health. But then, a systematic campaign began—first in the West, and later spread globally—branding these women as witches . These women, practitioners of Ayurveda, Unani, and other traditional systems, were labeled as dangerous and violently suppressed. This was not just social control—it was the birth of the commercial pharma industry , which could only thrive after pushing natural healing out of people’s homes. This coincided with colonial efforts to bar women—especially non-Christian women—from entering the formal field of medicine. Only Christian men were allowed. This was not just about medicine, but part of a bigger plan to shift cultu...

In ancient Indian thought, weapon development like Arjun’s mastery of Pashupatastra was not a matter of outsourcing but of deep personal research, learning, and penance . The idea was clear: if you want a truly unique weapon, you cannot rely on importing parts from China or the U.S. You must build it end-to-end using your own effort, strategy, and capability. This is not just about engine building — it’s a full system design model. This is indigenization , not dependency. In terms of warfare and diplomacy , Mahabharata offers profound lessons. Even warriors like Bhishma and Dronacharya , who deeply knew Dharma, had to fight for those they did not ideologically support. This brings to light the concept of strategic alliances . You must build alliances where even if your partners disagree with you on certain values, they’ll still stand with you in critical moments — a masterclass in strategic diplomacy . The justice system of ancient India also shows a value-driven model , unlike th...

The temple ecosystem in India faces three major issues, as highlighted in a recent talk. First , many communities are unaware of how temple funds were traditionally used. There is a lack of transparency about the role and utility of such resources in earlier times. Second , there are genuine concerns today about governance failures within temples. Corruption exists — and we must acknowledge this truth. Cases have surfaced where mismanagement of temple finances has taken place, and these incidents cannot be ignored. Third , various state governments are interfering with temples by imposing their own regulations . This often leads to further mismanagement, as funds and administration get entangled in state-level bureaucratic control. The state’s control over temple revenue and property has, in many cases, led to fund diversion or misuse . To address these problems, a few actionable solutions are proposed: Create a Separate Ministry or Department The central government should conside...

The world is still suffering from a colonial hangover , especially seen in UK and US governance, behavior, and global policies . The colonial mentality of the 18th century remains evident in how these countries speak, act, and try to influence others. The UK , in particular, often shows a stronger racial superiority complex , a leftover from the time when it ruled over vast parts of Africa, Asia, South America , and other regions. This colonial mindset is also present in the way they have built international institutions after World War II —like the UN, IMF, World Bank, WTO , and WHO —all based on Western frameworks . These organizations were designed to promote Western values as "ideal", ignoring local cultures, histories, or civilizational models. For example, in the Indian subcontinent , where the literacy rate was around 85% before colonization, English was suddenly imposed. This made everyone appear illiterate overnight. This is just one way how a Western template ...

President Biden’s first tweet of the New Year encouraged Americans to “make this the year of USA-made products.” But experts say this is laughable, as rebuilding manufacturing and supply chains in the West will take an entire decade—possibly till 2030. Currently, the U.S. is trying to shift manufacturing to nearby countries like Mexico and Canada. However, comments from Mexican leadership have been harsh and critical, accusing the U.S. of maintaining a colonial mindset—still aiming to rule, force regime changes, and interfere in the internal matters of others. For decades, the U.S. grew peacefully, partly because it did not heavily exploit neighbors like Canada and Mexico. But now, as manufacturing moves into the region, exploitation of natural resources and pollution is expected to rise—especially across South American nations. Manufacturing setups use all factors of production aggressively—sometimes beyond human limits—which is why Chinese products have remained cheap under communist...

In the last 30 to 40 years , many of the global wars and conflicts have been directly or indirectly tied to the U.S. dollar , often called the "Dollar of War." This system traces back to the Bretton Woods Agreement , which replaced the British pound with the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency . Until 1971 , this dollar was backed by gold , giving it real value. But when President Nixon ended the gold standard , the U.S. dollar became a fiat currency , no longer supported by any physical asset. By 1973 , Henry Kissinger struck a deal with Gulf countries to sell oil only in U.S. dollars , creating the petrodollar system . Since then, global trade, including bilateral and multilateral transactions , has revolved around the dollar. This unique position allows the U.S. to print unlimited money , enabling massive social welfare , freebies , retirement benefits , and even COVID checks , without direct economic production. However, the system began to crack in 2022 , whe...

In the aftermath of the Second World War , many global institutions were built—like the United Nations —but under the control of a unipolar dollar-led (Le) system. You won’t hear the term “ unipolar dollar Le ” in official discussions, but that's exactly what has shaped international trade , human rights , and global regulations over the past 75 years. These systems were never truly global —they worked through the Western lens , mainly influenced by the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe . What was sold as "globalization" was actually a system that never allowed free movement of all four factors of production — land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship . The so-called rules-based international order is a Western template of regulation. Despite 30 years of demand for reform , the UN Security Council remains unchanged, and India still lacks veto power —proving how rigid and outdated these institutions are. Today, these global bodies are losing relevan...

This is not just about America . Dr. Ankit Shah points out that the entire Western Abrahamic thought process , which has influenced post-WWII institutions like the United Nations , is now being questioned globally. Just open the UN Human Rights declarations , and you'll find the word democracy everywhere. But here's the pressing question: What proof is there that democracy is the best format for all nations? And more importantly— who has the right to impose it? Dr. Shah argues that the ancient Janapada system of Bharat was far more advanced in many respects. In contrast, today's democracy rests on a flawed assumption —that every vote is rational. In reality, we all know voters are influenced by emotion, manipulation, and media, not reason. Hence, democracy is inherently suicidal , as it expects rational decisions from irrational masses. Dr. Shah predicts that Europe will soon face internal clashes , particularly between native populations and radicalized youth impor...

The current Western, Abrahamic thought process , which has defined global institutions like the UN since World War II , is now being questioned. Dr Ankit Shah highlights that the United Nations Human Rights Declaration assumes democracy to be a universal ideal—but asks: Who decided that democracy is the best system? They argue that ancient Bharat’s autonomous Janapada model was more advanced than today’s flawed democratic system, which relies on the assumption that all voters act rationally —an assumption many believe is false. Therefore, modern democracy is seen as inherently unstable . The forecast includes future clashes in Europe , especially in the UK , between native populations and radicalized migrants from the Middle East , suggesting that Europe may rethink democracy and secularism . Dr Shah predicts a “one family, one vote” system might replace “one person, one vote” , marking a fundamental political shift. The collapse of the fiat currency model is seen as the begi...

A new book is on its way, focusing on Sanatan Economics — the ancient Indian economic system that worked successfully before brutal invasions disrupted it. The author argues that today's economic theories, like those by Adam Smith and Karl Marx , are based on the Western idea of "one life" , which creates anxiety, consumerism, and unsustainable economics. Adam Smith’s "free market" ignores the power of big corporations that can overpower small businesses and even control governments. If the U.S. is a free market, why does it offer socialist benefits like Medicaid and retirement plans? On the other hand, China , a communist nation, earns from exports and private wealth , which technically shouldn't exist in true socialism. The post highlights that both capitalism and communism failed to include the concept of family , making them systems that export "family sacrifices" outside the home. These ideologies encourage dependency, entitlements, and f...

India’s current government is impatient with the West’s slow approach to reforms , especially within the United Nations (UN) . According to recent updates, India plans to host the Global South Summit , aiming to build a new platform that excludes the West and favors a more democratic, cooperative world order . The UN reforms deadline passed in December 2022 , and now India faces a cooling period until 2028 , even for non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council . This signals a loss of relevance for the UN , as major powers like India, Russia, and China skipped the 2022 UNGA , downgrading participation to foreign minister level . Now, India, China, and Russia are expected to push other countries to avoid the UN as well. The West, especially the US and UK , missed their last chance to collaborate with rising powers like India. A global shift is expected once the Fiat dollar collapses . The BRICS+ group is preparing to launch a commodities-backed currency , which could re...

A lot of the US economic policy over the years has been described as a hotchpotch . Experts often say that the United States' approach is transactional , not committed to long-term partnerships — a habit that reflects in foreign policy and also in economic decisions . To maintain the US dollar as the global reserve currency , the country keeps shifting between quantitative easing (QE) and quantitative tightening (QT) . These cycles — of printing more money or pulling liquidity back — affect not just America but the entire global economy . Any country unable to buy energy in its own currency ends up becoming a financial colony of the US , as seen over the last 40–50 years . The US dollar's dominance is tied to how global savings are parked in US stocks, treasuries, and bonds . The Federal Reserve and US Treasury adjust economic cycles based on these capital flows. For example, since President Biden took office, there have been multiple policy flip-flops . The Federal Re...

A major shift is happening in global economics and power. At the heart of the conflict are three currency systems : Fiat currency (like the US dollar) — printed without backing, Pegged currency — linked to assets like gold (pre-1971), Cryptocurrencies — decentralized and digital. Each system calls the other a Ponzi scheme , and BRICS+ nations are now pushing a new pegged currency . This could challenge the US dollar’s dominance , which began with the Bretton Woods Agreement after WWII. That agreement made the USD the world’s reserve currency —backed by international institutions like the IMF , World Bank , and UN , which are often accused of favoring Western powers. Now, in 2023 , Global South nations (resource-rich but underrepresented in global decision-making) are rejecting fiat money for their real goods and energy. India , often sidelined by these institutions, has taken a bold stance. During the Global South Summit , PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar reframed the me...

India and China together produced over 50% of global GDP for 1,700 out of the last 2,000 years , showing Asia's historical wealth. But the last 300 years saw colonial loot by the British , whose savings built many Western countries including the USA, Canada, and Australia . The US dollar became the global reserve currency after 1971 , when President Nixon removed it from the gold standard . In 1973 , a deal with Saudi Arabia made oil trade in US dollars in return for security , starting 50 years of “petrodollar” dominance . But now, this system is collapsing . From 2016 onwards , Asia started de-dollarizing and buying gold and silver . In 2022 , India nearly emptied London’s bullion market . As Asia regains precious metals , the US dollar’s dominance is fading . Once BRICS currency (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) launches, with 13 countries interested , the US and European social benefit systems like Medicaid and retirement pensions will face cuts . With fi...

  India and China together produced over 50% of the world’s GDP for 1700 of the last 2000 years . But the last 300 years of colonial rule and Western financialization flipped the balance. From 1971 , when Nixon unlinked the dollar from gold , to 1973 , when Kissinger struck the Petro Dollar deal with Saudi Arabia, the West used fiat currency power to dominate trade. Now, this 50-year cycle of dollarization is ending . As Asia repatriates gold and silver , BRICS nations (including India, China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa ) are preparing a new currency . By 2024–25 , pilot BRICS transactions may begin, ending the US dollar’s reserve status . This could collapse fiat systems , shrink Western welfare , and cause up to 60% salary cuts in the West to match Asian manufacturing costs. A new global financial order is taking shape — energy and gold are returning as true currency standards.

For most of recorded history— around 1,700 of the last 2,000 years — India and China produced more than 50% of the world’s GDP . This shows how rich Asia historically was , and the last 300 years of Western colonial dominance are now being seen as an aberration in this long history. During colonization, British looted wealth from Asia , especially India, and used those savings to build modern Western economies , including the USA, Canada, and Australia . From 1971 , when President Nixon delinked the US dollar from gold , and especially after 1973 , when Henry Kissinger made a deal with Saudi Arabia to sell oil only in US dollars (called petrodollar ), the West dominated global economics . The Middle East got security , and the US dollar became the world’s reserve currency , leading to 50 years of dollarization (1973–2023) . But that system is collapsing now . The US’s role in the financialization of Asian and Middle Eastern production is crumbling. The world is slowly rejecting fi...

In a recent talk, Dr Ankit Shah explained how Ancient India was built on a karma-based Varna system where duties were more important than rights , and occupation was not supposed to be based only on birth . The four main Varnas were: Brahmins (knowledge-givers) , Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers) , Vaishyas (traders and entrepreneurs) , and Shudras (service providers) . Each depended on the other in a balanced way. For example, a Brahmin was not just someone born in a Brahmin family, but someone who practiced knowledge and wisdom. If a Brahmin didn’t perform his karma , he wasn't truly a Brahmin. Similarly, Kshatriyas had the duty to protect Dharma , even with offense , not just defense, and could not indulge in money-making . That was the work of Vaishyas , who were the entrepreneurs and tax contributors , but were not allowed to carry weapons. This system, according to Dr Ankit Shah, was not discriminatory , but a balanced interdependence based on duties . However, he ...

The story begins with the formation of the Central Banking System . The Federal Reserve in the United States was created around 1913 to manage monetary policy, taxation, and credit flow . Governments use central banks to fund freebies and welfare schemes , especially during elections . These costs are recovered by either raising taxes or printing more money , which reduces the purchasing power of currency. Since high taxes can upset voters, politicians prefer printing money , which indirectly affects people’s wealth. Corporates support this system too. When central banks print more money and keep interest rates low , companies can offer salary hikes while the real value of money drops , keeping workers unaware of reduced purchasing power. This politician-corporate nexus benefits from central banking and opposes private cryptocurrencies , which could bypass central control. Now let’s look at the stock market . It was designed to bring people’s savings into the corporate world...

Over the last four to five decades , the Petro Dollar has significantly shaped the Indian subcontinent , especially India and Pakistan . This influence, largely driven by Gulf-funded projects, is now reversing—leading to major economic, political, and societal consequences . In India , particularly during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s , several highway properties were funded by Petro Dollars and reportedly taken over by the Muslim community in tier 1 and tier 2 cities . The intention behind this, some argue, was to demonstrate strength , especially during riots and protests , like the Shaheen Bagh protests . One symbolic shift was a change in attire —from white burqas to black ones , signaling Arabization and radicalization under Gulf influence. As the Gulf countries —especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE —now seek to diversify away from oil , they are reforming their own traditional and radical societies . This reform movement is affecting Pakistan , a country historically depende...

To understand why South America remains economically weak, we need to look at history . When European settlers came to the New World , they were looking for natural resources . But the North American and South American continents experienced very different types of colonization. In North America , especially by the British , the focus was on settlement and economic development . The British settlers used the wealth looted from India and invested in building America . There was a model of spending and development . In contrast, in South America , the main goal of colonizers — especially the Spanish and Portuguese — was loot and return . They extracted wealth violently and sent it back to Europe , without building anything locally. So when countries like Venezuela became independent, they started at zero . Another major factor was political ideology . The Spanish and Portuguese influence brought socialism and a culture of freebies and welfare , not capitalist development . So e...