Telangana’s CM-designate Revanth Reddy has little time to settle into his new role, with general elections round the corner. He must avoid populism for immediate electoral dividends and follow fiscal prudence. Reddy must resist temptation to undo everything his predecessor did and continue what’s a good and attractive business climate.
Rise of ‘ghar baithe job’ websites doesn’t just target gullible people. It’s a national threat
Mushrooming of “ghar baithe job” websites that scam people is a new national threat. The blocking of over 100 such portals is only the first step in assessing how deep this iceberg really goes. Not just vulnerable and gullible individuals, this emerging money-laundering racket also imperils the country’s cybersecurity mechanism.
COP28’s discusses phasing out fossil fuels. But everyone’s journey won’t be same
Ironies apart, a document being negotiated at COP28 in petrostate UAE mentions phasing out fossil fuels is significant. Some rich nations can now wish fossil fuels away but coal remains important for many. This pledge is a positive global goal, but the journey there is not the same for everyone.