Indian cities have shown resilience in overcoming challenges. Yet, resilience has not always resulted in improving urban governance and improving lives of urban poor.
For the first time, the government's labour survey will include the country's vast informal sector, but not everyone is convinced it'll signal creation of new jobs.
The Modi government’s new labour code would include domestic workers. But, with the general election coming up in 2019, it is not likely that BJP will be willing to push through such a major change.
By turning a blind eye to the snakes in his own backyard, Trudeau is setting the stage for a disaster of epic proportions for his country, his people, and the world at large.
In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.
Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.
While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.
But there are many bogus beneficiaries. Almost all Nonmigrant poor families have got benefits. The migrant families have also got it in their villages as they have bank accounts and ration cards there. Many poor families have got more than enough. The media and local MP/MLA should help the administration in distributing benefits to those entitled missing them.
But there are many bogus beneficiaries. Almost all Nonmigrant poor families have got benefits. The migrant families have also got it in their villages as they have bank accounts and ration cards there. Many poor families have got more than enough. The media and local MP/MLA should help the administration in distributing benefits to those entitled missing them.