climate change and the record-breaking heatwave

Global warming: UN report calls for drastic emission cuts

The alarming global warming projections by a UN report may force participants of the upcoming COP27 climate summit commit more towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more »
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PMKVY 4.0: Govt must focus on quality, industry interface

PMKVY 4.0 rightly focuses on female labour force participation, but the Skill India programme must address its many flaws to be successful. Read more »
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RBI digital lending norms threaten to put shadow banks out of business

Financial innovations and fresh digital lending norms threaten the business models of shadow lenders at a time when they face significant operational risks. Read more »
artificial intelligence, AI, AI regulation

Big tech continues to skirt laws; savvy regulation need of the hour

Unbridled market power of big tech poses problems for smaller companies which get lost in the sea of vendors, and users whose privacy and consumer rights are compromised. Read more »
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Policy alternatives for promoting organ donation in India

Policy options to promote organ donation in India would include mandated choice along with strong data protection, enhanced policing and judicial capacity. Read more »
Rishi sunak

Rishi Sunak must learn from Liz Truss flop show

Rishi Sunak will have to grapple with an economic crisis, troubled government finances, and industrial unrest triggered by a cost-of-living crisis. Read more »
g20

G20 presidency: India must focus on climate action, malnutrition

India must leverage the G20 presidency to nudge other nations to take action to ensure international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development. Read more »
US economy faces inflation threat

Surging dollar: Emerging markets struggle to weather economic impact

The emerging markets are left with no option but to match Fed rate hikes as they fight economic slowdown, currency depreciation against the dollar, and soaring inflation. Read more »
chinese economy under Xi

Xi Jinping consolidates control, but slowing Chinese economy poses challenge

Xi Jinping’s new team will have to grapple with a slowing Chinese economy, falling industrial output and exports, as well as crises in banking and real estate sectors. Read more »
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Sustainable profits: How ESG is helping businesses shift focus

ESG thinking has brought the focus on evolutionary governance that seeks to achieve sustainable profitability. Read more »