In episode 478 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the seven-point agenda liberal economists have put together as a roadmap to recover from the Covid crisis.
In episode 477 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the change in CDC's stance on how the infection spreads from surfaces, and what new research has thrown up in this regard.
In episode 476 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the criticism around Modi govt's latest fiscal stimulus and whether it's part of the 'Modi Derangement Syndrome'.
In episode 475 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why Nepal is criticising India on Covid-19 and Lipulekh Pass, and how China figures in this equation.
In episode 473 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the recent controversy around an Imperial College London study, ICMR's revised testing guidelines & Telangana's testing numbers.
In episode 471 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement amending the Essential Commodities Act and the One Nation One Market policy.
In episode 470 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the surprisingly low death toll in Russia despite the country registering the highest number of cases after US.
In episode 468 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why China may emerge stronger from this pandemic and how US President Donald Trump is not helping matters.
Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
Direct cash transfer does not work better than am efficient PDS. If there are no hunger deaths in Tamilnadu, its because the state put its faith in giving the stuff rather than the money. Imagine, govt giving money instead of rice to a poor household instead of rice. Do you think the house lady would get access to the money or the guy would spend it on drinking? And imgine giving money instead of giving cycle to the girl student. Do you think she would ever get the cycle? Many seem to be safely away from the reality in India. And scarily, some of those who make schemes at national level also seem to be joining this bandwagon!
This seems Congress agenda and not any “Liberal economist ” suggestions.
Direct cash transfer does not work better than am efficient PDS. If there are no hunger deaths in Tamilnadu, its because the state put its faith in giving the stuff rather than the money. Imagine, govt giving money instead of rice to a poor household instead of rice. Do you think the house lady would get access to the money or the guy would spend it on drinking? And imgine giving money instead of giving cycle to the girl student. Do you think she would ever get the cycle? Many seem to be safely away from the reality in India. And scarily, some of those who make schemes at national level also seem to be joining this bandwagon!