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Govt has lost ‘first round’—global media on CJP stir, India’s ‘pressure-cooker’ education system

Economist says demand for ‘proper education’ has fuelled one of Delhi’s biggest protests in years while NYT examines what youth anger could mean for Modi govt.

The Economist says Indian govt can’t build good websites. Broken links, outdated CAPTCHAs

A 2016 audit of central government websites found that only 31 of 957 portals complied with the government's own guidelines.

Air pollution hurts India more than any tariffs, says economist Gita Gopinath

Air pollution cost India an estimated 1.36% of gross domestic product in 2019, reflecting losses from premature deaths and illness, according to the World Bank.

Global media on India’s ‘downed’ fighter jets during conflict with Pakistan & Musk’s ‘milestones’

Global media also looks at how India may have overlooked China’s role as Pakistan’s primary arms supplier during the conflict, as well as Modi govt's rethink of its PLI schemes.

Economist, policy researcher-writer & ThePrint columnist Radhika Pandey passes away at 46

An associate professor at NIPFP, Pandey was a macroeconomist with 20-plus years of experience in public policy and teaching, previously having taught at NLU Jodhpur.

India ‘barely ahead of others’, but shouldn’t be in race with other large economies, says Ajit Ranade

If India wants 8% growth, private investment will have to substantially pick up, Ranade explains. But that can happen only if demand improves, which is contingent on wages increasing.

‘He was a force of nature’ — colleagues recall ‘distinguished’ economist & ex-minister YK Alagh

The eminent agricultural economist passed away Tuesday at the age of 83 following an illness. He had served as JNU V-C as well as adviser to the Planning Commission.

Off The Cuff with Gita Gopinath

In the latest edition of ThePrint 'Off The Cuff', Gita Gopinath, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), was in conversation with our...

Off The Cuff with Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanjeev Sanyal, Principal Economic Adviser in the finance ministry was the guest at this edition of ThePrint's Off The Cuff. In a conversation with ThePrint's...

MG Ranade — the ‘father of Indian economics’ who also fought for widow remarriage

On his 119th death anniversary, ThePrint explores M.G. Ranade’s life and his tryst with social and economic reforms, which became a central theme in his life.

On Camera

Trump threatened to redraw the map. Greenland deal shows the limits of his disruption

The bargain was never sovereignty in exchange for security. It was extensive American military freedom inside continuing Danish sovereignty.

Tiruppur’s success runs on cheap cotton. India needs to ask who pays for it

Repeated changes in cotton import duty have prioritised textile competitiveness when mills face high input costs. But policy can also put pressure on farmgate prices.

At Tejas trainer handover, Rajnath warns delays can lead to ‘technology obsoletion’

HAL finally closes 2010 Tejas order but work remains on Mk1A and the first delivery is unlikely before IAF chief retires end of October.

Bangladesh isn’t a mirror image of Pakistan. Hyphenating them undermines India’s strategic interests

India is caught in a trap of its own making. While BJP may find it convenient to play on insecurities, it gives Pakistan and Bangladesh leverage.