On 21 September 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech that , while focused largely on economic reform, manufacturing and self-reliance, carried a subtle but powerful message: the shift from treating Atithi Devo Bhava (Guest is God) to Nagrik Devo Bhava (Citizen is God). He nudged the nation to reorient respect, policy, and pride toward the people of India, and toward what India produces, more than to foreign nationals and imported goods. Key Themes in the Speech Citizen-First Governance Modi emphasized that citizens and not foreign nationals, must be at the heart of governance. He urged state governments, MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) and all levels of administration to put the needs of Indian citizens first: ensuring goods are made in India; simplifying compliance; focusing on domestic production. This is not anti-global, but a call for respect and prioritization of Indian people, Indian labour, Indian markets. Make in India / A...
The Delhi International Trade Fair is a great opportunity for us to discover not only international products but also brands that are very close to our homes but have not been identified yet. I discovered one such brand during my visit to the Delhi International Trade Fair 2021. The fair was held after 2 years due to the Covid-19 Pandemic situation. Though I was a little afraid to visit the fair thinking that it would be crowded, I could not miss this opportunity too. I went to visit the fair and it was absolutely worth it. During the entire day, I explored many brands that were local to our community but I had never heard of and towards the end of my visit I found Core & Pure. The founder of the brand was present there herself and I had a good conversation with her and she is an amazing person herself. What Is Core & Pure All About? Core & Pure is a brand that truly understands the importance of plant-based natural products. It provides a variety of essent...