online gaming

Online gaming: Regulation must inspire confidence among stakeholders

India should not squander the opportunity to be a world leader in online gaming by over-regulation of the sunrise industry. Read more »
World Energy Employment 2023 report

Nordic, Indian companies lead climate change mitigation efforts

As the world seems distracted by the pandemic and the Ukraine conflict, some leading corporates have taken it upon themselves to address climate change issues. Read more »
Starlink

India eyes own mobile operating system to rival Android, iOS

Taking on Android, iOS will be a tough task, and the effort towards a new mobile operating system can only be justified in terms of challenging the monopoly position enjoyed by Google... Read more »
Budget 2023,

Budget must promote competition, policy convergence

The Union Budget 2022-23 must adopt a national competition policy to address the distorted playing field that disincentivises potential market entrants, prevents innovation, and locks capital and labour. Read more »
Indian railways, Budget 2023 and urban infrastructure

Budget 2023: Needed — a long-term roadmap for urban infrastructure

Budget 2023 should facilitate $840 billion investment in urban infrastructure needed over the next 15 years. Read more »
india retail, reliance retail, RIL, inflation

Studying asymmetric distribution of inflation must, says new RBI paper

A paper published by the Reserve Bank of India says there is a need to study of asymmetrical distribution of inflation, especially during the period of uncertainties. Read more »
global recession warning

Global recession is perilously close, says World Bank

World Bank lowers global growth forecast to 1.7% amid fears of an imminent global recession. Read more »
Women in science, covid-19

India must learn from China’s Covid-19 management fiasco

The government must avoid temptation to end Covid-19 vaccination programme and call all clear on the pandemic threat. Read more »
Himalayan ecology, joshimath

Cracks in Joshimath point to crisis in Himalayan ecology

Himalayan ecology in crisis: Heavy construction projects seem to have done irreversible damage to Himalayan ecology and human habitats around the mountain range. Read more »
Front of pack nutrition labelling in India

Front of pack nutrition labelling: Star ratings may not be the right format

Manufacturers of traditional food items must shed concerns about the implementation of front of pack nutrition labelling. Read more »