Climate change and heatwaves affect labour productivity

Heatwaves: Climate change’s invisible productivity killers

With a projected 100 billion lost labour hours, heatwaves triggered by climate change are a national emergency for India's working future. Read more »
covid-19 cases in india

COVID-19 resurgence in India calls for continued vigilance

While the current #COVID-19 cases are mild, waning vaccine immunity and the emergence of new variants necessitate ongoing monitoring and preventive measures. #coronavirus #WHO Read more »
India leads the world in digital public infrastructure

Digital Public Infrastructure: India’s toolbox is revolutionising global trade

#Aadhaar, #UPI, #GSTN - India's digital public infrastructure shines as G-20 adopts key global trade principles, opening doors for inclusive growth, writes Dr Ram Singh. #DPI #DPGs Read more »
India's digital rupee or e-rupee, CBDC

Digital rupee: A paradigm shift in the evolution of money

India's digital rupee marks a transformation in the evolution of money from tangible forms to digital abstractions. #erupee #cryptocurrency #bitcoin Read more »
COP28 announcing the setting up of the Loss and Damage Fund

EXPLAINED: COP28’s Loss and Damage Fund is a step towards climate justice

The establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund at #COP28 raises crucial questions about its effectiveness in addressing the disparate impact of #climatechange. #lossanddamagefund Read more »
rupee

The 16th Finance Commission must address fiscal equity concerns

The 16th Finance Commission needs to prioritise transparency and accountability, enhance trust, and ensure effective implementation of its recommendations. #FinanceCommission #policy #economy Read more »
COP28 to focus on carbon taxes

Carbon tax, a powerful weapon against climate change

COP28 may herald a new era of carbon taxation by empowering nations to tackle climate change with economic might. Read more »
critical minerals mining

India announces its arrival in the critical minerals market

India's landmark auction of critical minerals blocks positions the country as a major player in the global strategic minerals supply chain. #criticalminerals #China #economy Read more »
India's pharmaceutical exports

India’s pharmaceutical exports: A tale of resilience, innovation, and challenges

India's pharmaceutical exports stand at a crossroads, poised for continued growth while facing critical challenges that demand strategic solutions. #drugindustry #pharma Read more »
The National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023

Pharmacy Commission Bill seeks to empower pharmacists in primary healthcare

The National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023 envisions a transformed primary #healthcare system where #pharmacists play a pivotal role, writes Joe Thomas. #primaryhealthcare Read more »