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Does India need an entirely new development model?

Published on Jan 12, 2022 12:55 pm IST

A pre-Covid-19 estimate by Price Waterhouse Cooper had suggested that, based on current trends, even by 2050, India’s per-capita income will only be at half the current levels for developed countries.

State of Education, Health & Tourism In Uttarakhand

It estimates the total education expenditure of the State at Rs. 14,758 crore, of which expenditure by households and government expenditure accounts for 20.0 per cent and 57.6 per cent, respectively, while the remaining is spent by private entities.(HT File Photo)

Published on Jan 06, 2022 08:10 pm IST

Regulating crypto assets in India

The size of first-generation internet technology companies today is testament to the enabling power of safe harbours as a tool to promote innovation. If the crypto asset space presents the future of the internet, as many experts propound, it is imperative that the crypto industry be afforded the same legal succour that allowed big technology companies to reach where they are today.(iStock)

Published on Jan 04, 2022 04:24 pm IST

Applying the insolvency code to the power distribution sector

The discom can be seen a combination of two businesses: the network operator business (operating and maintaining the distribution network) and the supply business (buying power from generators and selling it to retail customers). The network business is a largely risk-free regulated business, and as such, it is not a loss making business.(Bloomberg)

Published on Jan 02, 2022 06:44 pm IST

Post-pandemic economy of Southeast Asia: A slow-paced recovery

After a strong economic rebound in the first two quarters of the financial year 2021, the third quarter saw a contraction in growth caused by the recurring of Covid-19 in the form of the new Delta variant.(AP Photo/representative image)

Published on Dec 23, 2021 03:02 pm IST

The long road to finding an end to Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis

Today, 97% of all Afghans live below poverty line, and one in every three Afghans (or 14 million) face severe hunger.

Published on Dec 17, 2021 10:32 pm IST

Impact of crop diversity on dietary diversity among farmers amidst Covid-19

Dietary diversity was measured using a modified version of the FAO Minimum Dietary Diversity score for women, which has been used in representative samples of the Indian population in both men and women. Eight food groups were included: (1) starchy staples (rice, wheat, and potatoes), (2) pulses, (3) nuts, (4) vegetables, (5) fruits, (6) dairy, (7) eggs, and (8) fleshy foods (meat, poultry, and fish).

Published on Dec 16, 2021 06:25 pm IST

NCAER Study: State of education, health & tourism in Himachal Pradesh

The total education expenditure amounts to be 9.03% of the state GDP and 18.4 per cent of the total state government exchequer.

Updated on Dec 17, 2021 10:43 am IST

Rebuild more sustainable tourism in mountains

Covid-19 has hit the tourism industry like a seismic shock. Before the pandemic, mountain tourism accounted for up to a fifth of tourism worldwide.(Unsplash)

Published on Dec 15, 2021 03:20 pm IST

Snail’s pace of Southeast Asia’s Economic Recovery

By mid-year 2021, it was noted that the economic recovery stories were more optimistic than reality depicted.

Published on Nov 27, 2021 06:48 pm IST

Is there really a tech boom in Southeast Asia?

The merging of ride-hailing giant Gojek with the online marketplace Tokopedia in a deal valued at $7.6 billion was another significant investment in the SEA tech space.

Published on Nov 26, 2021 02:37 pm IST

India’s coal transition: A market case for decarbonisation

In August 2020, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged India to give up coal immediately.(HT File)

Published on Nov 19, 2021 07:50 pm IST

Resilient, inclusive and free: Towards a post-pandemic Indo-Pacific region

The world economy is becoming increasingly structured around the Indo-Pacific region, as it was, in the 1980s, around the TransAtlantic.

Published on Nov 14, 2021 07:02 pm IST

Coal power’s trilemma: Variable cost, efficiency, and financial solvency

The timelines for compliance with pollution norms have been repeatedly stretched, with plants being asked to present affidavits of retirement deadlines, if they have any, and benefit from a more lenient treatment.(Reuters file photo)

Published on Oct 21, 2021 02:31 pm IST

Economic growth, trade, human development and emissions in BRIC countries

BRIC countries emissions increased for these economies for the period from 2011 to 2015, with Brazil growing at 1.15%, Russia 12.6%, India 1.7% and China 6.7% (World Bank, 2015).

Published on Oct 15, 2021 04:54 pm IST

Crude oil and sectoral stock market indices

Results in mean indicate that crude oil has a strong impact on all sectoral stock market returns.(REUTERS)

Updated on Oct 14, 2021 10:51 am IST

India’s path to power: Strategy in a world adrift

The guiding assumption of India’s strategic thinking has been a distinctive conception of power.

Published on Oct 13, 2021 03:24 pm IST

Playing catch-up: Looming trade questions for India and South Asia

India, have been timid in their overall approach to international trade.

Published on Oct 01, 2021 12:28 pm IST

An implementation roadmap for EV charging infrastructure

India is among a handful of countries that support the global EV30@30 campaign, which targets to have at least 30% new vehicle sales be electric by 2030.

Published on Sept 27, 2021 03:56 pm IST

Understanding the methane economy

Recent scientific advances in chemical and energy engineering technologies are making it possible to crack methane into gaseous hydrogen and solid carbon on a commercial scale. FILE PHOTO(REUTERS)

Published on Sept 22, 2021 04:25 pm IST

India’s e-commerce regulatory contradictions: P2B regulatory blindspot

In light of the growing importance of e-commerce to the Indian economy, regulatory attention towards such issues and the inherent power imbalances in P2B relationships is the need of the hour.

Published on Sept 14, 2021 04:45 pm IST

How fair is India’s non-fuel mine auction process?

According to the ministry of mines, 114 non-fuel mines have been successfully auctioned as of August 2021.(Representational Image / REUTERS)

Updated on Sept 14, 2021 02:20 pm IST

East Sikkim best performing district: North-Eastern SDG Index by NITI Aayog

New Delhi: Vice-Chairman NITI Aayog Rajiv Kumar along with the Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) G. Kishan Reddy launches the �North Eastern Region District SDG Index India & Dashboard, 2021-22�, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug 26, 2021. (PIB/PTI Photo) (PTI08_26_2021_000185B)(PTI)

Updated on Sept 10, 2021 06:24 pm IST

How Covid impacted financial well being after retirement

As per the Gallup poll conducted in 2021, more than 60% of respondents mentioned that they did not have enough savings for retirement, and financial reasons caused them the maximum worry.

Published on Sept 07, 2021 07:56 pm IST

Fiscal Federalism and Centrally Sponsored Schemes

According to the budget estimates for 2021-22, up to 23% of the total fiscal transfers to states are set to be through the route of CSSs.(iStock/HT Archive)

Updated on Sept 06, 2021 12:33 pm IST

How the National Monetisation Pipeline works

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches the National Monetisation Pipeline in the presence of Niti Aayog VC Dr Rajiv Kumar (right), CEO Amitabh Kant (left), and secretaries of infrastructure line ministries, in New Delhi(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 31, 2021 03:47 pm IST

Lessons from expenditure and performance on cleanliness in Indian cities

A mural in Nerul conveys the message of cleanliness. (Bachchan Kumar/HT)

Published on Aug 29, 2021 04:59 pm IST

India’s cyber security: Approach and preparedness

The onset of Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent rise in the number of people working from home digitally has resulted in the exponential rise in cyber-attacks and criminal activities in cyberspace.

Published on Aug 25, 2021 08:57 pm IST

Can India become rule-maker in the global oil trade?

India needs to push for a bigger role for its exchanges and currency in the oil trade.(AFP File Photo)

Published on Aug 21, 2021 05:46 pm IST

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

Former US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on US withdrawal from the Trans Pacific Partnership.(Reuters File Photo)

Published on Aug 21, 2021 05:22 pm IST

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