In a recent case of a judge of the Karnataka High Court making certain unsavoury remarks, the Supreme Court called for judges to be “aware of their own predispositions”, but is that enough to deal with systemic bias, asks Professor Arun Kumar.
Sound institutions make countries rich, say the Nobel laureates, meaning institutions that make capitalism work
To assume that the BJP victory in Haryana was on account of the prime minister’s charisma is to sadly underestimate the Congress’s ability to shoot itself in the foot.
Given the need for large amounts money to step up India’s paltry R&D effort, and the public’s appetite for risk, we could have several venture funds that invest in research-intensive start-ups.
With less than 50 days to go until the US presidential election on November 5, the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have entered their home stretch. Following their first debate, expectations around key policy issues have become more prominent among voters. Despite heightened attention, however, both candidates face an uphill battle in converting voters from the other camp.
The recent US presidential debate saw Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clash on various issues, focusing more on personal attacks than policy. Harris criticised Trump's economic plans, while Trump accused her of being an extension of Biden's administration. Both candidates struggled to present clear strategies on foreign policy and domestic issues.
Great nations, while being anchored in their regions, rise beyond their periphery and don’t make the mistake of internalizing that geography is destiny.