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TopicDavos 2020

Topic: Davos 2020

Planting a trillion trees will not stop climate change

People may be mistaking tree planting as a substitute for cutting carbon emissions. Trees would buy time but alone they won’t be enough to stop global warming.

What we learned in Davos about climate, economics and Trump

Global economic expansion may be on firm ground, but it faces risk of trade tensions and future environmental challenges.

You may not have heard of it, but this is responsible for one in five deaths in the world

A new study published in the Lancet shows this condition leads to more than 11 million deaths every year.

The world has a message for Modi: Brand India is severely damaged

India’s image — and by extension Modi’s — has been damaged by a combination of identity politics and economic decline. But the world isn’t writing us off, not yet.

Growth slowdown in India temporary, expect momentum to improve: IMF chief in Davos

Speaking at WEF 2020 in Davos, Kristalina Georgieva said factors driving this positive momentum include receding trade tensions after the first phase of US-China trade deal, among others.

Economist, Soros: Has Hindu nationalism increased global criticism of India or bad economy?

The Economist criticised the Modi govt in its latest cover story titled ‘Intolerant India’ while billionaire George Soros said Modi was creating a 'Hindu nationalist state' at Davos.

Frightening setback in India, democratically elected Modi creating Hindu state: George Soros

Modi is imposing punitive measures on Kashmir, threatening to deprive millions of Muslims of their citizenship, billionaire George Soros writes in his blog. Read his full post.

It took 50 years for climate change to top the Davos agenda

For the first time, environmental issues made up the entire top-five risks ranked by WEF’s members.

Pakistan was an Asian role model in 1960s but we let ourselves down: Imran Khan at Davos

The PM said Pakistan used to thrash India in cricket and was rich in natural resources but 'corruption' derailed its growth story in the last few decades.

Oil CEOs at Davos debate tougher carbon cuts as climate change pressure mounts

Oil CEOs at Davos discussed widening industry target to include reductions in emissions from fuels they sell, not just greenhouse gases produced by their operations.

On Camera

Ultraviolette is small in sales, big in ambition. Tech sets this electric motorcycle apart

Within 48 hours of bookings opening for Ultraviolette’s X-47 Crossover, reservations had crossed the 3,000 mark. Nothing quite explains the hype around Ultraviolette.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.