Uttarakhand: Cloud burst in Chauthan, disaster preparedness missing again
By Bhim Singh Rawat* Excessive rainfall in the intervening night July 28-29 2021 has impacted several villages in Chauthan
Do you think India needs to woo Tesla with lower taxes
Vodafones telecom problems need GoI help but not a return to administered
On paper, India has fivemobile phone service providers, three private sector firms and two public sector firms. But for all
But. how can I write my own recommendation? I remember Apoorva feebly protesting. Clearly, she felt it was a preposterous
Border row | Centre Treats Northeast As Just A Frontier, What About Its People
Centre treats the Northeast as a resource zone and a gateway to South East Asia, as if its people are lesser beings
Assam & Mizoram CMs Clashed, But Its Minorities Who Suffer In The Northeast
Its the minorities who are used as a shield to advance the majority and the state's interests and sovereignty
Huawei commits $100M to fuel APAC startups
Chinese tech giant will pump $100 million over three years into its Spark initiative, which aims to develop another four
Falguni Nayar gets her turn as billionaire startup CEO with Nykaa IPO
Nykaa, her brainchild, has grown into India's top e-commerce site for beauty products
Ex-banker Falguni Nayar gets her turn as billionaire startup CEO in Nykaa IPO
For years, Falguni Nayar guided the founders of Indian companies through roadshows in Europe and the U.S. as they made their
Evolution theory: From Jet-engine-in-scrapyard to Information Theory
We now live in an age where the gap between what is taught in the academic curriculums and what is the actually boundary of
Reservation in NEET Is A Political Move By The BJP, Not Social Justice
The BJP exploits social fragmentations to retain power and has no real intention to uproot caste discrimination
Demonic kind :: Poem by Moirangthem Minakshi
Demonic kind :: Poem by Moirangthem Minakshi
How unique is being unique :: Fr Paul Lelen Haokip
How unique is being unique :: Fr Paul Lelen Haokip
Resolution of Nagaland PCC Executive Committee meeting
Resolution of Nagaland PCC Executive Committee meeting
Chameleon politicians and napless voters
Courtesy The People's Chronicle Editorial August 03, 2021
Focus of Govt should be on Covid After Aug 3, what
Courtesy The Sangai Express Editorial August 03, 2021
Brief respite from virus scourge
Courtesy The People's Chronicle Editorial August 02, 2021
Constant review of third-party security critical as ransomware threat climbs
Lulled into complacency, businesses face risks of supply chain attacks even after they have done their due diligence in
Regulations against ransomware payment not ideal solution
With ransomware attacks increasing, legislations have been mooted as a way to bar companies from paying up and further
August 3, 1981, Forty Years Ago: Cong (U) strife
Standing committees must not be hijacked by politics
What does Antony Blinkens firm but graceful refusal to pass judgement on India
UKs colonial assumptions have led to blunders in its Afghanistan role
Making a case for Indo-Abrahamic accord
Post-Covid growth strategy: For economic revival, public investment and exports
Three decades after the 1991 reforms, Indias growth imperative remains every bit as urgent, to help recover lost jobs,
Kerala conundrum: States high case numbers tell others with less developed
Half of national Covid infections are being reported from Kerala, Indias most developed state in terms of public health
Sporting half: Olympic performance is another proof how our sportswomen can
In a historic feat, Rani Rampal and co have entered the Olympic semifinals by beating favourites Australia. Coach Sjoerd
PLA Turns 94 And More Threatening Than Ever: India must be cautious of at least
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army celebrated its 94th founding anniversary on August 1. Formed in 1927, it has become the
Open the door, the key is in your pocket
By Swami Chinmayananda Every evening, a king goes through an underground private passage to his ministers house next door.
RBI should unveil roadmap for policy normalization
Despite the RBIs response, credit growth is muted due to concerns over lending risks
Brazilian boards struggle with data protection rules
Executives are familiar with the regulations but nearly half don't believe they are responsible for ensuring compliance,
Why did Kerala model fail so spectacularly? Here are three possible reasons
Over a year later, the myth-making around the Kerala model continues. Over the last week, the state has accounted for 49% of
Before the legislature adopts coercive legal measures, a welfare response should be considered
The hacking of Indian democracy
National security is important, but it can have an impact on human rights and civil liberties
A disconcerting picture behind the headline numbers
There is evidence to suggest that the PLFS data may underestimate the loss of earnings and fall in consumption
Fathoming serosurvey data, with caution
The data from the ICMRs Fourth National Seroprevalence Survey have clear implications for the situation in India today
The cusp: on disconcerting note of coronavirus story
India must press ahead with vaccination to avoid repeat of troubles of the second wave
Hold Odisha urban local polls soon
The war of words has only escalated as the polls could prove to be a mid-term examination for the political outfits ahead of
People the biggest losers of ruckus in Parliament
Dysfunctional Houses of Parliament, where pandemonium reigns instead of debate, are a form of anarchy
Assam-Nagaland MoU: How to avoid another violent border incident
With the passage of time, encroachments on reserve forest lands and expansion of habitations have led to increasing pressure
4 tips for driving business success in a cookieless world
Decades ago, the advent of cookies opened up a crack in the online world. This was a sweet deal for brands that could now tap
The second aspect is that prices can be very non-linear. High prices stimulate investment. Whatever the micro-foundations, a
Educators must upgrade their engagement strategies while integrating technology into their approach
These two wolves are also fighting within you and inside every other person. After a moment, the boy asks, Which wolf will
Letters to the Editor August 3, 2021
The bigger pictureThe Assam-Mizoram issue may be moving toward a resolution, but it poses an important question. Are State
Commodity Prices Have Done Spiking
Easier commodity prices, including of crude oil, does take the pressure off the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) Monetary Policy
Good Augury of High GST Collections
GST revenues for June, collected in July, stood at 1,16,393 crore, 25% higher than the preceding month. The rise came both
With just about a tenth of all adults in the country vaccinated so far, vulnerability to a third wave remains high. Hopefully
Techtonic shift: How technology is redefining the fitness and wellness industry
As society grapples with the repercussions of the pandemic, people are changing their lifestyles in favor of healthier living
Tips to start your overseas education amid the current Covid scenario
The number of students looking for postgraduate programs outside their home country has been increasing. However, the year
Its time to institute a climate change reparations fund
Compensation for developing countries will encourage action delayers to set carbon neutrality goals
The untold success of India's direct benefit transfer scheme
Better incentives for agents and a mechanism for grievance redressal could improve performance
Three strategic ways to grant supply chains resilience
Businesses in advanced economies do not need much government help to secure input supplies
Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy
Secular stagnation is a bigger worry than a heavy welfare burden
Marketing Analytics- A powerful business intelligence tool
Marketing Analytics is a powerful tool that includes managing, evaluating, and controlling the marketing efforts by measuring
What Indias labour force survey actually says about employment
The survey has indirectly revealed deeply entrenched problems related to the quality of jobs being generated in the country
Its perfectly okay, if the mind caves in
The spate of sportspersons talking about their mental well being has brought this long-neglected issue to the fore
All you wanted to know about Employee Stock Option Plan
With the Zomato IPO paving the way for other Indian ventures to consider listing, its been raining ESOPs in the start-up
Preventing the pile up of NPAs I
Strengthening due diligence, monitoring and governance will go a long way in curbing bad loans toxic impact
Common service platform for MFs a sound idea but SEBI must examine why it didnt work before
The scorecard on health, education and employment is poor
The inheritance of Indian culture
Culture means the total accumulation of material objects, ideas, symbols, beliefs, sentiments, values, and social forms
A new age of surveillance and control in India
PM Modi launches 'big reform' e-RUPI to make targeted DBT benefits work
It's a digital voucher developed by NPCI that will be transferred directly to mobile phone as an SMS string or QR code,
Indian Communists support China even as our troops died
There has to be a way to shame the Indian Communist leaders who actually congratulated the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on
PNB's Q1 profit jumps 231% to Rs 1,023 crore as provisions fall
The bank's net interest income (NII) increased 6.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7,226 crore during the quarter
Uneven Playing Fields and Uncertain Futures
Building a long-lasting customer relationship in a post pandemic world
Recently there has been a deluge of views/opinions/perspectives of how Covid-19 has changed the world and the New Normal will
Why the Bezos-Branson space wars leave me cold
There was no sense of wonder or joy when three billionaires indulged in a frenzied space race last month
Dyson Omni-Glide Vacuum Cleaner Review: More Manoeuvrability
Dysons latest vacuum cleaner in India, the Omni-glide is small, light, and very manoeuvrable, thanks to its omni-directional
Friendship: A consistent understanding between two people
To a writer experiencing writers block for the past three months, their muse shall be their best friend. To a lonely wanderer
Naveen Patnaik, The School Goalkeeper Defending Indian Hockey Like No One Else
Since 2018 when Odisha hosted the World Cup hockey, the state has taken the role of hockeys official sponsor. Courtesy
A Tale Of Two Years And Three Restaurants
Nearly two years of the Covid-19 induced lockdown have taken a toll on fine dining. Here's how it has been going, restaurant
How Delhis Monuments Inspire Queer Affirmation And Rebellion
How Delhi holds within its embrace stories of Queer love that have transpired, and continue to do so, within the foundations
Sub-national fault lines and the national security project
National security imperatives are often hampered by internal divisions and contradictions. One such contradiction is the
India Must Seek Justice For All Indians Killed By Terrorists
India must engage the Taliban to seek justice for Indian victims of terrorism & create a dedicated mechanism
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Birla tells govt he is willing to give up promoter stake in Vodafone Idea
Birla owns over 27 per cent stake in VIL, while Vodafone Plc holds over 44 per cent
Growing concerns of vaccination for differently-abled in rural India
Covid-19 has created a sense of awareness amongst the masses even those who were negligent towards weekly health check-ups
How global investors can leverage Indias ESG promise
Many Indian conglomerates and companies have announced net-zero targets and raising ESG-linked funds
The Congress should go all out to win UP
Priyanka's recent visit to Lucknow was a possible hint of what the grand old party has in mind for upcoming state polls. If
A new age of anger awaits India and Brazil: Bloomberg
By Pankaj Mishra Two decades ago, a Goldman Sachs executive coined the label BRICs to describe four big emerging nations:
Unacademy raises $440 mn in fresh funding at $3.44 bn valuation
Over the last 18 months, the valuation of the Unacademy Group has risen almost 10X
Puri is gushing with good news. Anything in the pipeline here
Growing up in Trivandrum in the late 1970s and through most of the 1980s, the best part of school was the one-hour afternoon
Indias vaccination program: Why the BBC is a bunch of petty losers
With regards to the Coronavirus, the UK has a lot to be proud of. They have already given vaccine jabs to 70 percent of their
Forecasters who predicted India's coronavirus peak see new wave coming
Daily cases have grown persistently through July in Kerala and a few smaller north-eastern states
Man prefers Right while Nature favours Left :: Prof Dhaneshwar
Man prefers Right while Nature favours Left :: Prof Dhaneshwar
Fish: Perfect diet during Covid :: Bidyasagar S / Y Bedajit
Fish: Perfect diet during Covid :: Bidyasagar S / Y Bedajit