Extreme weather events

People’s participation can prevent forest fires

Creation of more van panchayats and more autonomy to these bodies would strengthen the involvement of local communities in preventing forest fires. Read more »
uttar pradesh economy gets a big push

An agenda for making Uttar Pradesh a $1tn economy

Higher spending in education and healthcare is a surefire way to make Uttar Pradesh a growth engine for the Indian economy. Read more »
FSSAI selects health star rating as FoPL model

FSSAI sides with industry, puts consumers at risk

Food safety regulator FSSAI selected health star rating as the FOPL format for the country, ignoring opposition from consumer organisations. Read more »
single-use plastics

Can AI-designed super enzyme end plastic pollution crisis

Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a super enzyme termed as hydrolase that can break down plastic in 24 hours, offering an effective way to tackle plastic pollution. Read more »
Palm oil prices soar after Indonesian ban

Palm oil prices soar after Indonesian ban, hasten India’s self-sufficiency push

The soaring palm oil prices have hit India hard as it meets 80% of its refined oil needs and 70% crude oil demand through imports from Indonesia. Read more »
indian economy

Interest rate hike: Can RBI avert a hard landing

The Reserve Bank of India seems to have fallen behind the curve on inflation and may be forced to tighten abruptly by raising interest rates. Read more »
Green hydrogen mission

India’s green hydrogen drive faces heavy odds

India has the potential to become a global leader in green hydrogen, but it needs to plug gaps in technology and funding. Read more »
insurance, IRDAI, industry facing tech disruption

Regulatory practices in insurance industry must evolve with technology

The future of insurance industry is not in just selling policies, but in offering comprehensive solutions to consumers. Read more »
Liberalised remittance scheme

Home-grown ONDC looks to break Amazon-Flipkart duopoly in e-commerce

By August, the ONDC e-commerce platform will bring on board 10 million merchants and 30 million sellers in 100 cities. Read more »
PLFS shows low unemployment rate

Labour Day 2022: Workers’ participation in management remains a distant dream

On Labour Day 2022, it would be interesting to revisit the role of workers’ participation in management amid the fragmentation, segmentation and dislocation of the workforce. Read more »