Farm subsidies affect the poorest people in poor countries.

Farm subsidies inefficient, harm health, environment, says UN report

A joint FAO-UNDP-UNEP report urges governments to rethink farm subsidies that are price distorting or harmful to nature and health. Read more »
Space sector in India needs decentralisation, privatisation.

Space sector in India: Why state governments should play a role

For achieving the goal of contributing $50 billion to the Indian economy 2024, the space sector in India needs innovative policy changes. Read more »
mass migration of startup entrepreneurs

Communication, collaboration key to success in post-Covid world

One of the key developments in the post-Covid world would be open and free collaboration within and outside the organisation to achieve organisational objectives. Read more »
single-use plastic ban

Global action alone can’t tackle plastic pollution; innovation, creativity may hold key

Plastic pollution also has a lifetime cost -- the plastic output of 2019 would be around $3.7 trillion, more than the GDP of most world nations. Read more »
telecom, trai

Indian economy yet to emerge from Covid impact, time to leverage exports growth

When adjusted for seasonality, Indian economy contracted 12.4% in the April-June on a quarter-on-quarter basis, compared with 1.5% growth in the January-March quarter. Read more »
UPI123Pay to enable offline payments on feature phones

Uncertain future: Trade unions can reinvent themselves

The future of trade unions depends on their ability to expand their base in the informal sector, including the informal segment of the formal sector. Read more »
Importance of health insurance cover

Health Insurance: Covid-19 forces a change in mindset

Indian middle class has realised the importance health insurance after the high out-of-pocket expenditure for Covid-19 treatment pushed several families into financial ruin. Read more »
mobile phone manufacturing success

Electronics manufacturing: Some practical steps to make India a global hub

A robust domestic capability in electronics manufacturing can cut soaring trade deficit, generate jobs, raise incomes, and help India sustain high GDP growth rates. Read more »
skilling of youth key to prosperity

Post-Covid world: Agility, adaptability key to success of individuals, businesses

The post-Covid world belongs to individuals and industries that possess AVATAR talent – Always Versatile, Adaptable, Transformative, Agile and Resilient. Read more »
India's lung health crisis

HR crisis: Medical education should be tailormade for reality

There is a mismatch between where the investment in medical education is going and where there is a shortage of medical professionals. Read more »