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What Indian economic policymakers can learn from China’s response to coronavirus crisis

Economic Survey is almost certainly wrong in assuming Modi govt will use its mandate to undertake serious reform. It’s fairly clear its priorities lie elsewhere.

IBM made IIT Kanpur what it is. It just returned the favour with CEO Arvind Krishna

IBM machines at IIT Kanpur gave rise to computer programming in India. Arvind Krishna's appointment is a reminder of how the IIT Kanpur and IBM are joined at the hip.

Why Shaheen Bagh protesters need not worry about Delhi election

Amit Shah’s Hindutva pitch for Delhi is not to win the election but to prevent even core voters of the BJP from deserting ideology for free electricity.

Anti-CAA debate in EU Parliament won’t last for long. Brussels’ red carpet for Modi is ready

EU won’t like to upset PM Modi’s proposed visit to Brussels, which brings trade opportunities and economic benefits to the 28-member bloc.

Socialism may just be what the service economy needs

It’s possible that the future of advanced economies will be a plateau in the output of manufactured goods and food and an increase in consumption of services.

Delhi’s migrant voters from south prefer AAP but UP & Bihar could decide election outcome

Migrants from UP and Bihar dominate Delhi’s population. Two out of every three migrants in Delhi were born in either state.

CMs of Arunachal, Delhi, Nagaland have fellowships to work with youth. Why Haryana stands out

The CMGGA programme in Haryana recruits 22 young professionals every year and places them in the 22 districts to drive the CM’s priorities.

Not Kunal Kamra, the real test for Indian liberals is Sharjeel Imam

Kunal Kamra got enormous support over travelling ban by some airlines. Sharjeel Imam has been charged with sedition and is being treated like a terrorist.

Indians deserve a Budget that strikes at structural deficiency, not just tinkers at the edges

Cash transfers to rural voters or tax breaks to India Inc can’t be a lasting solution to the woes of Indian economy. It needs structural reforms.

To boost disinvestment receipts, Modi govt is using wartime law to sell ‘enemy property’

‘Enemy’ property belonging to citizens of Pakistan and China will be sold for revenue. And a problematic amendment to a wartime act in 2017 will help Modi govt do it.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.