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Where’s the autonomy? UGC-IIM bout over one-year degree shows IIMs still not free
Stifling regulation is a big reason why India’s position has worsened in global university rankings. Most universities, including IoEs, have slipped in the latest QS rankings.
Ivy Leave: US asking international students to leave could backfire
Almost 10% of American universities were projected in a recent study to be readying to take all their courses completely online.
Banking on AI: The time is ripe for Indian banks to embrace artificial intelligence
Given the magnitude of the challenge, it might make sense for banks to come together to establish a consortium for knowledge sharing on AI.
Mutual benefit: Why investing through growth plans of mutual funds may become more popular
Various arguments support both the views discussed above, including analogies from other provisions and the ratio of other judicial precedents.
Covid has altered realities of consumption and commerce – need for global consensus on digital taxation
Covid has altered the realities of consumption and commerce. Unilateral taxation measures by some countries has accelerated the need for a global consensus
What India should do to get its energy transition right
Build thermal capacity as per CEA estimates and, by 2030, accelerate renewable energy production & storage capacity
Covid-19: Don’t politicise the vaccine; be careful on testing as well
A vaccine by Aug 15 would feel good, but more important to see that it works; ditto for the ramp-up in testing
Dr Kang leaving is a loss: Covid war needs as much talent as possible, not less
Dr Kang is vice-chair of the Board of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, an association that aims to facilitate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious diseases.
Tracking DNA: China’s DNA database could have chilling future consequences
Y-STRs, which are used in forensics and genealogical testing, are extremely similar among males of common paternal lineage.
AGR crisis: Supreme Court will have to solve the telco mess
A cue is available from the stance taken by SC itself in case of unpaid dues from public sector undertakings (PSUs) such as Gas Authority of India (GAIL), etc.
All that glitters is indeed gold! Relevance of yellow metal to Indian economy is more than apparent
To remind one of the numbers, if 1,000 tonnes of gold got mobilised, i.e. `4,50,000 crore, it is equal to 20% of revenue receipts
Can the clause for a ‘compassionate use’ be invoked to fast track Indian corona vaccine trials?
India is in an unprecedented health emergency, can the clause for a ‘compassionate use’ be invoked to fast track Indian corona vaccine trials?
Recession’s here, downside risks abound – FY21 may see a de-growth of 5%
FY21 may see a de-growth of 5%. The downtrend in growth between FY17 and FY20 suggests that India’s potential growth itself has likely whittled down to 5.0-5.5%.
App-ward Mobility: Govt must commit to long-term support for Indian appmakers
Indian appmakers will find it hard to fill the app vacuum if the govt doesn’t commit to long-term support.
To beat China, focus on real issues, not faux rankings
Laws are so regressive, even labour-intensive exports are falling; can’t hope to beat China with so much red tape.
Agri revolution 2.0: New ordinance set to revolutionise agriculture, but Centre needs state co-operation
The new Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance 2020 is set to revolutionise agriculture, but Centre needs state co-operation.
Cropping success: Why farmers don’t want to furnish land information to sell their products on online portals
Even if the registration process is easier, farmers do not want to furnish land information to sell their products on online portals
Why there’s a need to stabilise the GST tech platform
Apart from the rate-structure maze, another reason why GST revenues are missing the mark is poor compliance, which the GST tech was supposed to address.
Getting the firewall ready: Cyber-audits critical for government to begin with
Given the use of legacy systems and software in government organisations is a big problem, the government would do well to run security audits of its organisations first,then mandate each body to run
If Modi govt wants Aatmanirbharta in agriculture, oil palm is a crop to work on
At $10 bn, edible oil Import account for the largest portion of India’s Agri-Import bill. If the Modi govt wants Aatmanirbharta in agriculture, oil palm is a crop to work on.
The economics of Covid-19
An unanticipated shock compelling physical distancing is a rare phenomenon, especially at a global scale. When it all ends, the global economy would have recovered to get back to its status quo ante.
Equalisation levy: ESS EQL may require financial services players to relook at their commercial arrangements
EQL is not administered under ITL but is governed by a separate legislation; accordingly, the availability of treaty protection and foreign tax credit in the home jurisdiction for NR is also likely to
Leading through the Covid-19 crisis: How a dairy producer company responded to the pandemic
Transparent operations, concern for members, locally-relevant innovation and committed employees continue to attract dairy farmers to apply for membership of the company even in these times of crisis.
Over the barrel: China, through the eyes of a diplomat
My father, Jagat Singh Mehta, was a diplomat and, to the extent our foreign service acknowledges specialisation, he was considered a Sinologist.
Isolation Error: Govt should have considered a few hard realities before tweaking Covid isolation rules
Not enough is known about viral persistence in the case of Covid-19 to justify shortening home isolation period.
India Inc must reform, raise capital
Without stronger balance sheets, firms will perish in this harsh environment; board, group structure reforms will attract investors.
Custodial death: Jeyaraj and Bennix shouldn’t have been remanded to any custody, writes P Chidambaram
It is our callousness towards that inviolable right called 'liberty' and our ignorance about how liberty is eroded that lead to a George Floyd moment in Minnesota, US, or a Jeyaraj and Bennix moment i
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Budget 2020
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