The Economist launches Ashoka, its first weekly column dedicated to India
The move follows a dedicated Indian and Asian-wide newsletter, appealing to the worlds biggest population
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The Economist has launched its first-ever weekly column focused exclusively on India.
Ashoka, penned by award-winning Asia correspondent Leo Mirani, aims to unpack the vast and dynamic forces shaping the world’s most populous democracy.
The column's name is a nod to the ancient emperor, the wheel at the centre of the Indian flag, and the Hindi word which translates to "without sorrow" – reflecting the column’s aim to cover India’s achievements and challenges with clarity and balance.
Ashoka joins The Economist’s growing suite of India coverage, including the free Essential India newsletter, which delivers weekly updates on news, business, and culture, and Asia Bulletin, a newsletter exploring major stories from across the continent.
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Jacob Granger is the community editor of JournalismUK