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With limited idea of historical animosities, Pakistan PM has been trying in vain to win support of Muslim nations on Kashmir

In a minor relief to home buyers, Maharashtra has announced a reduction in the stamp duty rate on property purchases. It has lowered the stamp duty to ...

Fiscal policy in India has been very timid amidst harsh, inefficient (in terms of public health outcomes) lockdown spells. Unless this changes, the economy may dive further

Google teaches us many things, but it can’t replace our gurus

Unlocking and credit stimulus will aid growth revival. A temporary urban jobs scheme can protect the weak and spur demand

Bring mental health out of the closet, but sensitively

Companies are gearing up to embrace renewable energy. But with imports and mine auctions still in swing, the shift will face issues

Shifting to virtual work can generate enormous savings

Is this about Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal from 1986? No, this is about a self-goal that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman scored last week ...

RBI’s plan to use big data to track and identity tax defaulters raises privacy concerns

Whenever they’re severely bitten by the NPA bug, Indian banks have this tendency to turn risk averse. So how do the powers-that-be ensure steady flow ...

The November election will largely be about what Americans think as to where the country stands on the issue of race

The PM did much to strengthen India-Japan ties during his tenure

We must rebuild spaces and alter our choices for sustainable living

Even as telcos are scrambling to get 5G services up and running, they have failied to maintain the current networks

Ganesha idol makers need their own ‘fair trade movement’ — traceability, standardisation, eco-certification and market connect

It is still early days and policymakers should allow various models to evolve before pushing for any particular option

If the Tax department can identify red flags, continuously train and educate officers, and make a concerted attempt to simplify the I-T Act, the FAS could see seamless implementation

Policymakers must address the gaps in the MSP regime. Genuine surplus management, equitable food distribitution and export competitiveness also need attention

The drop is due to leeway given to low-income earners and the demographic profile. Focus must be on high-income earners

Talking figuratively?I know you’re thinking of the likes of Oscar Wilde, who said, give the man “a mask and he’ll tell the truth”; but no. But we’ll ...

The arbitrary formula in place disincentives domestic producers