In this week’s wrapup, we look at the southern states’ plunging birth rate, BRICS shifting the global economy’s power dynamics, diamonds cooling the earth and whether it is the end of super shoes.

And for this week’s markets edition, we wrote about Elcid Investments, a stock that has taken the market by storm. Just a few months ago, it was sitting at a mere ₹3 per share. Fast forward today and this penny stock has skyrocketed to over ₹2.36 lakhs per share!

What’s behind this meteoric rise? That’s what we explored in this week’s edition, and whether it’s really worth it. You can read it here.

Meanwhile, here’s a recap of what we wrote over the week.

Are the southern states running out of babies?

On Monday, we made the case about our southern states grappling with a declining birth rate and rising ageing population.

And naturally this has left state governments feeling the pressure. Fewer people mean less representation in parliament, and that’s a big deal!

But the challenge around the falling birth rate extends well beyond the political arena. It can have significant economic repercussions.

And simply offering incentives to people to have more kids just won’t cut it! There’s a much bigger puzzle to solve here.

Click here to know what can be done to counter it sustainably.

Could BRICS change the world order?

Heard the buzz about BRICS nations potentially reshaping the global economy?

Well, it seems we’re witnessing the beginnings of the power shift!

If you’ve pieced it together by now, you’re on the right track. It’s all about de-dollarisation!

But that’s not all; these BRICS nations even want to try their hands at the age-old barter system!

Curious?

Dive into our Tuesday story to get a full grasp of their ambitions.

Can diamonds cool the earth?

In our Wednesday story, we discussed a novel idea — harnessing diamonds as a cooling agent for our planet!

You see, with the ongoing rate of global warming, not only should we strive for net zero greenhouse gas emissions but also consistently keep the earth cool.

Why?

Because we want to avoid tipping points that could trigger catastrophic climate change! And that’s where diamonds enter the picture.

To find out how, check out the complete story here.

Is this the end of super shoes?

You’ve probably heard of athletes facing hefty fines or even lifetime bans for doping.

But what if we told you that there are shoes out there that can enhance performance in ways similar to doping?

That’s right. Top sports brands were in an all-out race to keep coming up with innovations in these super shoes, each aiming to gain a competitive edge.

But the catch is only a select few athletes can get their hands on these game-changing kicks, leaving many others in the dust.

Curious to know more?

Check our Friday story, where we dive into the fascinating world of super shoes, battle of the brands and explore how World Athletics is working to level the playing field.

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