India’s deep economic paralysis just set in
Amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, India enters into a situation that currently looks unimaginably distressed.
Girls' education after COVID-19: Expectations from Bihar Budget 2021-22
It remains to be seen how the state's education budget responds to the reduced outlay for the sector in the Union Budget
Scientific innovation in 2021: Lessons from COVID-19
One of the bigger learnings of 2020 was that it takes time, planning, trust and bringing together of resources as well as knowledge to manage a …
Union Budget 2021-22: Taxing the working class while corporates profit from COVID-19 pandemic
The assumption that the government is making is that we are where we were one year ago. This is a false claim
Rising tomato prices made ‘thali’ dearer in July; cost of platter surged by 34%
Prices of tomatoes rose by 233 per cent — to Rs 110 per kg in July from Rs 33 per kg in June
Cyclone Yaas, COVID-19 leave Odisha’s weavers in deep trouble
Hundreds of looms, yarn and spindles have been damaged in the cyclone and flood, as most weavers live in thatched houses
What does NFHS-5 data tell us about state of women empowerment in India
All women work but only a few are salaried: Only 25.4% of women aged 15-49 years who worked in the last 12 months were paid in cash
WTO talks heading nowhere? Experts slam text on fisheries subsidies
Expert groups claim that the new draft of the fisheries subsidies favours developed countries and risks the interests of small fishers
Government funds are not ‘taxpayer money’ — media and politicians should stop confusing the two
Kowtowing to a myth of ‘taxpayer money’ may act as a handbrake on decisive action
Governments should ensure sustainable livelihood for India’s fisherfolk
There are instances of fishermen being threatened with guns for entering into channels constructed by the port authorities
STEMming brain drain in COVID-19 era
Brain drain is likely to re-emerge as an important conflict of interest between source and recipient countries
COVID-19 lockdown hits Patachitra artisans of Odisha crafts village hard
Artisans in Raghurajpur near Puri, who make the traditional paintings, have suffered huge losses due to the lockdown
Calls for protectionism in the West should not scare Africa: UNECA
Africa needs to move away from the model of selling rich natural resources which do not generate enough financing for development
Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry feed; here’s how
Ease of handling, safety as well as nutritious value make them a highly recommended alternative for poultry farmers
COVID-19: Power sector could kick-start halted economy, say experts
They suggest short-term measures to overhaul the economy during the COVID-19 crisis
Telangana police rescues Odisha family held captive at Ramagundam brick kiln
The brick kiln owner allegedly held the family captive, beat them up and made them work without paying them
Unemployment just below 8%, show latest CMIE figures
The business information company's portal says unemployment for February was 7.9% whereas Reuters has reported it at 7.78%
Budget 2020-21: Will Sitharaman keep aside Rs 1.10 lakh crore to revamp India's discoms
Sitharaman may provide support for Ujjwala beneficiaries for buying refill gas cylinders
India failed to benefit from free trade agreements with Asean: Report
The report, prepared by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said India’s trade had increased since it entered into FTAs with Asean
Ecuador annuls austerity decree, restores fuel subsidy
Decree 833 will be replaced with a new one that contains mechanisms to focus resources on who needs it most, said President Lenín Moreno
What is an inverted yield curve? Why is it panicking markets, and why is there talk of recession?
The yield curve is a graph showing the relationship between interest rates earned on lending money for different durations
Will Trump’s trade war with China ever end?
It has become increasingly clear that the trade war is hurting the economies of both countries. Neither will emerge from this conflict unscathed.
Union Budget 2019-20: Same old wheel, neither oiled nor cleaned
The precipitous economic situation requires government to take control of the economy rather than sub-contract it to private capital
Regulations on shisham trade hit rosewood artisans
The reason for the dip, claims India, is the decision to include the entire Dalbergia genus under Appendix II of CITES
Two sides of the coin: Tax incentives and revenue forgone
Clear, transparent and credible legal, technical and political processes a must to deter rent seeking