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.
If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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!