COVID-19: Economic Survey credits lockdown for India’s success, silent on nitty-gritties
‘1918 Spanish Flu lessons were guiding factors for India’s lockdown, other pandemic strategies’
Coal cess increased, power generation to become dearer
Finance Minister increases carbon tax for fossil fuels
A dull year for renewable energy
While the increase in solar capacity has been stated clearly, it is unclear what direction the currently faltering renewable industry will take …
Beyond a flailing state
Health ministry cannot provide basic services, the finance ministry cannot collect taxes and the chaos of governance worsens
India falls short of achieving increased power generation capacity
Government pins hopes on private investment in renewable energy sector by offering fiscal and financial incentives
Findings of Economic Survey 2015 are cause for worry
Survey hints at what we can expect from Union Budget 2015-16
Liberal politics of Economic Survey 2011-12
The Economic Survey 2011-12 showcases the dividends of economic liberalisation started by the ruling party. But admits: growth is not possible …
Walk the talk on carbon tax, Mr Finance Minister
Is this carbon tax, imposed on the carbon content of fuel, doing what it should—reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are responsible for …
Environmental degradation draining Pakistan’s economy: survey
Increasing urbanisation is causing air, water pollution
Budget 2013: the path remains the same
Grim news on jobs front for women
About nine million women went out of the job market in the rural areas between 2009-10 and 2011-12, a grim facet of the employment crisis in …
Centre steps in to monitor food availability
Floods destroy standing crops; in July, hailstorm had damaged farms and orchards