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India must first improve and regulate the quality of care

You mean the deadwood?Yes, the humble paper that continues to rule the world of books, despite the fact that almost everyone around has already ...

India’s vast railway network is on life support. Drastic changes, such as passenger fare revisions, are required

Till very recently, India’s political stability and growth prospects were taken for granted. Now, both are coming unstuck

The Budget shouldn’t compromise on allocation for education

Last week, the Centre raised the price of non-subsidised LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) for the fifth month in a row. The 14.2 kg non-subsidised LPG ...

The patents system must be revamped to foster scientific progress

Previous cycles suggest growth and savings are actually led by investment. Reviving investment in the economy will boost savings

The opposition against the advent of technology which can potentially replace human labour, brings to light that economics prefers profitability rather than humanity

India is among the top countries with growing class of wealthy citizens.  But the country's wealthy are not investing their funds judiciously to save ...

Bipin Rawat and his newly created department will be responsible for integration of the three forces at an operational level

Aim for more humane and egalitarian products and services

Market conditions are expected to improve, thanks to the US-China trade truce and better supplies

Boy, did he take off!You bet. Carlos Ghosn’s ‘escape velocity’ as he fled from Japan, where he is under trial for alleged financial misconduct, was ...

Assets of passive funds in India surged in 2019. But awareness is still low, impeding progress

Battery tech for solar energy has environmental, economic benefits

Behavioural science inquires into market moods

‘Recycle and re-use’ is the mantra for eco-friendly living. There’s a new way to apply this to your eating habits as well. The government has launched ...

Labour force and work participation rates are low among young women across India. But in some States, already low rates have fallen even further

In Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government, army presence has extended beyond internal affairs to diplomacy and even economy

As digital tech evolves, its use by leaders to spy on citizens grows, too

Amoral power play has become a central feature of Indian politics, while students basically yearn for a sense of fairness