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Alan Greenspan cause of death: How did former Federal Reserve chair die at 100?

Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chair, died at 100 from Parkinson’s disease complications. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, file)

us news

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 06:40 pm IST

Raghuram Rajan warns AI frenzy may be ignoring major risks

The rapid rise of generative AI has created a market euphoria similar to earlier technology booms, even as key structural challenges remain unresolved, says Rajan.

business

Published on May 27, 2026 11:00 am IST

PhD economist says his work now involves removing 'em-dashes' from AI writing

In the comments section, netizens reflected on the changing nature of work in the age of AI.

Updated on Apr 07, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Experiments, policy reforms will help find solution to poverty: Prof Abhijit Banerjee

Nobel Laureate Prof Abhijit Banerjee delivering a lecture at the Lucknow University on February 2. (Sourced)

lucknow news

Published on Feb 02, 2026 10:53 pm IST

Keyu Jin: Alleged link to economist in Larry Summers-Epstein emails surfaces

Keyu Jin, a Chinese economist, has come under scanner over Larry Summers' emails to Epstein.

us news

Updated on Nov 18, 2025 10:58 am IST

Meghnad Desai: The view from classroom

Meghnad Desai left an indelible mark on all of his students. His last message to one of us was: “Keep reading widely and hang on to some of your ideas but you will have a lot more to learn than you realise”. (HT Archive)

opinion

Published on Aug 04, 2025 08:49 pm IST

PM condoles economist Meghnad Desai's death, hails role in growing India-UK ties

"Anguished by the passing away of Shri Meghnad Desai Ji," PM Modi said in a tweet.

india news

Published on Jul 29, 2025 10:52 pm IST

Downtime: Effect on revenue streams across the supply chain

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economy

Published on May 21, 2025 06:38 pm IST

Give ‘credit’ where credit is due

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Finance

economy

Published on May 08, 2025 07:13 pm IST

Retail lending: Navigating new currents

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GDP (Shutterstock)

economy

Published on Apr 03, 2025 08:46 pm IST

CBSE Class 12 Economics boards exam 2025: How to prepare best for the paper

CBSE Class 12 Economics boards exam 2025: If you are ready with your economics notes, you have revised them, and you are just wondering what more you can do to score high in this exam, the following lines are for you.

board exams

Updated on Mar 17, 2025 07:35 pm IST

Daniel Kahneman, ‘Thinking Fast and Slow’ author, died of assisted suicide

Nobel prize winner Daniel Kahneman died at an assisted suicide facility

world news

Updated on Mar 15, 2025 10:05 am IST

Empowering women in the supply chain

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economy

Updated on Mar 08, 2025 03:47 pm IST

Strengthening ports for global competitiveness

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FILE PHOTO: A worker sits on a ship carrying containers at Mundra Port in the western Indian state of Gujarat April 1, 2014. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

economy

Updated on Mar 06, 2025 06:51 pm IST

Bridging data gaps in India: Case of subsidy spending

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economy

Published on Feb 03, 2025 08:39 am IST

Manmohan Singh was a visionary who listened and never interfered: Raghuram Rajan

In this Aug. 17, 2013 file photo, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with economist Raghuram Rajan, in New Delhi. Singh passed away on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at the age of 92

business

Published on Dec 28, 2024 05:50 pm IST

At Delhi School of Economics, Manmohan Singh’s legacy lives on

Manmohan Singh (AP)

india news

Published on Dec 28, 2024 06:00 am IST

India must do more to tax its super rich, says French economist Thomas Piketty

Thomas Piketty, a French economist and novelist, stated on Friday that given India's high levels of inequality, more should be done to tax its super-rich.

business

Updated on Dec 16, 2024 12:00 am IST

Bibek Debroy: An economist who played a key role in public policy across eras

Bibek Debroy (Mint)

india news

Updated on Nov 02, 2024 07:37 am IST

Bibek Debroy, chairman of PM’s economic advisory council & economist, dies at 69

Top economist Bibek Debroy.

india news

Updated on Nov 01, 2024 02:53 pm IST

Skilling for a future-ready workforce leveraging emerging technology

Workforce

economy

Published on Oct 30, 2024 11:15 am IST

They showed institutions trump all other factors

Academy of Sciences permanent secretary Hans Ellegren, Jakob Svensson and Jan Teorell, of the Nobel Assembly at the Swedish Riksbank announce the Swedish Riksbank's prize in economic science in memory of Alfred Nobel 2024, which goes to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson, during a press meeting at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, on Monday. (REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Oct 15, 2024 05:59 am IST

How to take proper breaks from work

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Managers may well feel that their workforce shouldn’t be heading off to the cinema whenever it feels like it. But organisations should ensure that their employees do not mistake exhaustion for accomplishment or breaks for laziness.

lifestyle

Published on Aug 31, 2024 08:00 am IST

Yunus expands Bangladesh interim govt to face challenges

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus salutes to the attendees upon arrival at the Bangabhaban to take oath as the head of the interim government, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 8. (REUTERS)

world news

Updated on Aug 17, 2024 12:32 am IST