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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

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Nuclear-propulsion systems to next-gen tanks, India draws up its 15-year defence wishlist

New Delhi: India is looking to induct hypersonic missiles, nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers and warships, next-gen tanks, a variety of unmanned systems and...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?