Poll positions
Poll positions
An economist gazes at the electoral crystal ball
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Manifestoes for a digital future
Manifestoes for a digital future
Two realistic analysis of Big Tech’s claims of a future powered by machines and why they dearly need a social audit
As economics takes a backseat
As economics takes a backseat
Puja Mehra scans a pivotal decade to figure out how reforms have become an unfinished business
Corner stones
Corner stones
Secrets of the C-suite from a veteran manager
Does ‘leadership’ matter?
Does ‘leadership’ matter?
The authors of this insightful book bust a few long-held corporate myths
We need an urban jobs guarantee scheme
We need an urban jobs guarantee scheme
It would address high urban unemployment and lack of public goods, besides being superior to mere income support
The politics of business in India
The politics of business in India
The articles in the book narrate a fascinating and complex tale of the business class’ growing power
Time to soften GST blow on MSMEs
Time to soften GST blow on MSMEs
In his book, Arun Kumar suggests ways to convert the complex levy into a ‘Ground Nourishing Tax’
Get ready for an ‘older’ world
Get ready for an ‘older’ world
Busting the myth of population explosion, the authors want us to prepare for an ageing society
Many tunnels, no water
Construction of tunnels to connect what will be the world’s tallest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir’s ...
This one is an innovative ‘stitches to riches’ story
How quilting discarded clothes is being used to empower women
Manipur shows the herbal way to health
Manipur’s rich plant wealth is a gift to mankind that needs to be nurtured with care, says biotech ...
TVS’s Apaches now BS-VI compliant and better equipped
Sometime last year when TVS sent out the four-valve 160 for a ride, it was immediately impressive. From the ...
Life insurance stocks hit a sweet spot
The life insurance sector is in a sweet spot. Top private life insurers, with diversified product portfolios, ...
Stock Call: Why you should buy Gulf Oil Lubricants
Lubricant maker Gulf Oil Lubricants India has managed to hold its own despite the downturn in the automotive ...
Analysis | What led to the downfall of VA Tech Wabag?
The stock has plummeted more than 50 per cent in value since October 2018
ABSL PSU NFO: A diversified portfolio can boost returns
PSU funds have outperformed their benchmark over one-, three-, five- and 10-year periods
Sowmya the songstress
Chemistry and music sparred for supremacy in S Sowmya’s life, before the PhD scholar finally threw in her lot ...
‘RK Narayan’s books were a big influence on me’: Alexander McCall Smith
The Scottish author says the iconic Indian writer was the inspiration for his bestselling series The No. 1 ...
Quiz on footwear
On December 14, 2006, journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi threw his shoe at US President George W Bush in Iraq. A ...
ASMR: From pickles to brushes
ASMR videos help people wind down — or rev up
2010 to 2020
Reflections on ten big consumer trends that dominated the past decade
The mindful way to woo the luxury consumer
There is a shift in the way Marriott is looking at delivering luxurious experiences to its guests
Design thinking on the Arabian Sea
Kerala wants to be India’s creative hub where designers ideate, imagine and innovate for tomorrow
Creating a new image for Fujifilm
How Fujifilm has used its imaging strength to re-invent itself
‘Fee hikes, such as JNU’s, will hurt social mobility’
With land and State resources in short supply, only higher education can challenge social hierarchies, says ...
Fee hike: IITians are feeling the pinch
Fee hike can hit students of low-income groups
IIM-A fees and the crisis in liberal education
The fees for the flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management at the Indian Institute of ...
Fasal Bima, a story of dashed hopes
Farmers, reeling under crop losses, feel the Centre’s crop insurance scheme is merely helping insurance firms ...