Topic: Government subsidies
How Budget 2022 is largely transparent, but political
Budget deficit target is doable, increased capex is a positive & it takes a realistic, if political, view of disinvestment. But protectionism, rising debts, slashed subsidies are problems.
One-rupee sanitary pads welcome, but govt’s Janaushadhi stores often don’t have them
Reducing the price of sanitary pads is a great idea, but only works if supply meets demand.
On Camera
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Not Russia, a point-less Wimbledon 2022 affects young tennis players most
Young underdogs have often defeated tennis titans. But Wimbledon 2022 removing ranking points sets them back instead of making a geopolitical impact.
‘All about helping Rajni’ — tech gurus at iSPIRT quietly power India’s digital revolution
With the fictitious Rajni from rural India as its guiding light, iSPIRT has been using internet & software to change structure of country’s economy, with aim to improve quality of life.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.