Parliament Debate on the Constitution: Subverted Spirit
The debate in parliament on the Indian constitution did not rise to the occasion. Neither side focused on how it has helped India stay together as one nation...
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Inequality, not just about Taxing the Rich
French economist Thomas Piketty does a major service by focusing public attention on the problem of inequality — of income and wealth.
Why Traditional FMCGs Must Adapt to Compete with Big Retail Giants Like Amazon
The markets are flat. The rupee is down against the dollar, not so much because the rupee is weak — the real effective exchange rate of the rupee, trade weighted against six currencies, shows appreciation — because of the rise of the dollar against major currencies. US growth is robust, at the moment, and the resurrection of Donald Trump, with his promise of tax cuts and protection for US industries, has braced US stocks, relocating some equity funds back home to the US.
EPF Pension Controversy: Accountability and the Role of the Central Provident Fund Commissioner
TK ARUN Should the Central Provident Fund Commissioner be sent to jail? He is culpable of multiple offences: one, contempt of the Supreme Court, two, administering mental torture to about 17 lakh pension applicants who have applied for higher pension,…
Untangling Bangladesh – Delhi Has Made Its Move, Now It’s Dhaka’s Turn to Respond.
India-Bangladesh relations face a challenging period following Sheikh Hasina's ouster. Anti-India rhetoric, violence against minorities, and the arrest of a Hindu monk have strained ties.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s Calculated Pause: Stepping Back to Move Ahead
French President Emmanuel Macron's calculated decisions, including appointing a conservative prime minister and proposing a budget with spending cuts, aim to strengthen his centrist party and block the rise of the far-right National Rally, while also asserting EU influence.