Draft:Maarthandam

Maarthandam is an insights blog created by an author who writes under the pen name Chitrai Thirunal Vadirajan. The blog provides in-depth analysis and commentary on global economic trends, inflation, climate change, and geopolitical events, often leveraging data from prominent institutions such as the OECD, IMF, and the World Bank. The website is known for its use of data-driven visuals, often created using Power BI, to present complex information in an accessible format.

Content Focus Maarthandam covers a range of topics, with particular emphasis on:

Global Economics and Inflation: In-depth analyses of inflation trends across countries and regions, with a focus on how inflation impacts various economic sectors and the global financial system. Ex: Sharp rise in U.S. inflation, noting a significant increase from an average of 1.4% between 2014-2019 to 4.33% between 2020-2024 (US Inflation Averaged 1.4% Between 2014-2019, Now at 4.33% Between 2020-2024).

Geopolitics: Insightful commentary on global political dynamics, including trade relations and tariff policies, particularly in relation to major geopolitical entities like the United States and the BRICS nations. A notable article explored the history of tariff retaliation between the U.S. under President Donald Trump and the BRICS nations (Trump's BRICS Tariff History Shows Retaliation Risks).

Climate Change and Sustainability: The blog also touches on environmental policy, focusing on Europe’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across key industries, with a focus on data and trends since 2020. One article tracks Europe's success in reducing emissions in seven key industries (Europe Reduces Greenhouse Emissions in 7 Key Industries Since 2020). Notable Articles Some of the most widely read and cited articles on the blog include:

"Trump and BRICS Tariff Retaliation: A Historical Analysis": This article analyzes the history and implications of tariff disputes between the United States under President Donald Trump and the BRICS nations (Trump's BRICS Tariff History Shows Retaliation Risks).

"Europe’s Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Progress in Seven Key Industries Since 2020": A detailed exploration of Europe’s policies and progress in reducing carbon emissions across seven major industrial sectors (Europe Reduces Greenhouse Emissions in 7 Key Industries Since 2020).

Economic Trends and Inflation: Regularly updated reports that track inflation trends globally, with insights drawn from the latest data published by the IMF, OECD, and other authoritative sources (US Inflation Averaged 1.4% Between 2014-2019, Now at 4.33% Between 2020-2024).

Author The author, who publishes under the pen name Chitrai Thirunal Vadirajan, is known for their deep expertise in data analysis and their ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights. The pen name is a nod to historical and cultural references, reflecting the author’s interest in blending traditional scholarship with modern data-driven analysis.