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The rise of the deserving rich

More and more billionaires derive their wealth not from accidents of birth or from gaming the system, but by providing useful goods and services and by employing thousands of people.
Updated on Jul 26, 2026 09:30 IST

Elon Musk’s vision of the future

FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO Elon Musk holds a mobile phone as he arrives to attend a state banquet with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo
Published on Jul 26, 2026 09:26 IST

What investment gurus get wrong

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Published on Jul 26, 2026 09:23 IST

The economics of the World Cup

The most tempting column for an economist to write about the World Cup is the teardown, and I had it drafted before the opening match.
Published on Jul 25, 2026 13:54 IST

How India is weathering the energy shock

Ahmedabad: A Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier reaches Dahej Port carrying over 62,000 metric tonnes of LNG, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Published on Jul 21, 2026 08:48 IST