Covid-19 and extreme poverty

Make PDS more inclusive, give ration cards pan-India validity

Ensuring food security must be the top-most priority of the government during pandemics and other disasters. Read more »
World economy,

Covid-19: An opportunity for Indian banks to reinvent themselves

Banks will see their businesses and profits shrink, but quick recovery possible with some help from RBI, government. Read more »
India's lung health crisis

Coronavirus crisis: Why not a salary challenge at the national level?

The Union government can raise up to Rs 40,000 crore to fight coronavirus through a 10% salary challenge. Read more »
startups

Great lockdown: Online classes, remote working widen India’s digital divide

Technical limitations and financial deprivation limit the country’s drive to make its citizens work, learn from home. Read more »
Impact of demonetisation on Indian economy.

IMF predicts global recession, puts India growth at 1.9%

The IMF expects the US economy to shrink by 5.9% this year and the euro zone by 7.5%. China is projected to grow at 1.2%. Read more »
Kerala model against covid-19 coronavirus infection

Covid-19 update: Why there cannot be a single strategy for India

Covid-19 strategy differs from society to society as multiple confounders at various levels complicate the response. Read more »
covid-19 cases in india

Kerala model: How the state fought the deadly coronavirus

Kerala Model: The state government’s bottom-up approach and disaster preparedness made all the difference in its fight against the new coronavirus. Read more »
IndiaN economy, $5 trillion economy

Coronavirus impact: Indian economy may prove doomsayers wrong

Innate strength and resilience of the Indian economy may see it staging a smart recovery and posting robust growth once the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted. Read more »
GST, Customs relaxations

Amid coronavirus gloom, a great opportunity beckons India

The world’s dependence on China has resulted in a huge disruption in production. India should promote itself as an alternative manufacturing hub. Read more »
Climate change and pathogenic diseases

Covid-19: Kerala Model is the success of decentralised democracy

The Kerala government managed to create a popular movement with the help of healthcare workers, elected representatives and law enforcement agencies. Read more »