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Paul Gruenwald Research into economic growth has a long and distinguished history, but the recent introduction of sustainability into the debate has given the field a necessary and overdue shake-up. In particular, a report on the economics of biodiversity, commissioned by the UK government and...

The Indian government continues to be in denial mode over snooping on journalists, civil society activists, political leaders, ministers and key government officials with the help of the Israeli spyware, Pegasus. It will be interesting to know what the Israeli government is doing in this...

The credibility and sanctity of the World Health Organisation (WHO) - the global body working for the protection of world population against diseases – have never before been dented the way they are now over the origin and control of Covid-19. It is perceived to...

This year 24 July marked the completion of 30 years of economic liberalization in India. The resources of the Government of India (GoI) in 1991 had been under terrible financial strain. Unable to manage a system that was crumbling from within due to a long...

Till a few weeks ago, the issue dominating the media in India and for a few days even in the world was India’s management of the pandemic. Vaccines are still in short supply, as we are hearing daily from chief ministers, but for now the...

Given that the first-time mantri is handling two of the biggest ministries in the Modi sarkar, he will be the busiest man in the Cabinet. And he has decided to keep his babus on their toes too! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has introduced 18-hour workdays...

Shang-Jin Wei Chinese firms are more enthusiastic than most about listing on US stock exchanges. Currently, 250 companies, including those that are registered in Hong Kong or offshore centers but derive most of their revenue and profits from mainland China, trade on US equity markets....

Juan Manuel Santos In Paradise Lost, the English poet John Milton encapsulates a fundamental truth about the struggle to end a violent conflict and establish a sustainable peace:”Who overcomes by force, Hath overcome but half his foe.” This insight was crucial to my own understanding...

Rockets hitting Kabul during Eid prayers July 20 and landing near the presidential palace clearly indicate the shape of things to come in Afghanistan in the next few weeks when the pullout of US army is complete, save a handful of soldiers guarding the US...

At a time when the Indian government is locked in a tussle with social network service providers over guarding the privacy of users and preserving their right to criticise government actions and policies, a shattering report published July 18 reveals activists, politicians and journalists from...