RBI Bounty Analyzed
The record dividend paid by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the Union government may not be something to celebrate because, legally, RBI is unlike any other bank
Category Economy and Infrastructure
Northeast and its Success Story of Financial Inclusion
Northeast India has made remarkable strides in financial inclusion, overcoming historical economic challenges through enhanced banking and financial access. With state-led initiatives and technological advancements, the region has seen a significant increase in bank branches, digital transactions, and financial literacy.
Let a thousand IPLs Bloom: India’s Untapped Potential for Sports as a Job-Creating Powerhouse
India needs to look at sports as a giant job-creating, hyper-local economic enterprise
Beyond Accidents: The Call for Institutional Reform in Infrastructure
Infrastructure development is not just about building it. It requires governance standards and political financing benchmarks to evolve.
The Crisis of Safety: Vacancies and Negligence in Indian Railway
Railways has an estimated 2.74 lakh vacancies, of which 1.7 lakh are related to ensuring safety. Running an organisation with such a huge number of vacancies, especially in roles that underpin safety, is gross managerial failure.
Revolutionize Cultural Norms and Beliefs to Encourage R&D Investment in Companies
WhatsApp showcases tales of ancient glory, while global reports highlight India's rankings in hunger, press freedom, and sustainable development. India ranks 40th on the GII 2023, above all BRICS nations except China.
WhatsApp is a good place to feel great about ourselves as a nation, with prolific tales of ancient glory. A more prosaic view of where we stand as a nation is available from assorted global reports, for example, on hunger (111th out of 125 countries), press freedom (159th out of 180 countries), and UN's sustainable development ranking (112th among 166 countries). In comparison, India's rank of 40 on the World Intellectual Property Organisation's Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023 isn't so dismal. India ranks above all BRICS nations, except China.
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Who Are India’s Labharthis– the Visible and the Veiled
Is there something wrong with 'labharthi' schemes? Why has this issue become important of late?