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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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‘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.

Former Planning Commission member & prominent economist Abhijit Sen dies of heart attack

In a career spanning more than four decades, Abhijit Sen taught economics at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University, and held several important government positions.

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.

Political tourist Raghuram Rajan could do a lot more for India

The celebrated economist seemingly wants to be appointed finance minister without dirtying his hands in politics. That’s not how it works.

Off The Cuff with Surjit Bhall

This edition of 'Off The Cuff' saw Economist and Member of PM's Economic Advisory Council, Surjit Bhalla in conversation with ThePrint Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Shekhar...

On Camera

Sanjeev Sanyal says UPSC is poverty of aspiration. But it’s more about desperation

The most productive years of Indian youth gets wasted preparing for the UPSC. But they didn't create this system; the government did.

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity around the island

Taiwan has detected a total of 301 Chinese military aircraft and 165 Chinese naval vessels so far in 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.