Edits & Columns
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.
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
Inside Track | Is Cabinet reshuffle on the cards by August?
Some believe that only middle-rank portfolios will be switched since the PM wants certain politicians replaced by domain experts and those with technical know-how.
Are Liverpool the greatest team in the English Premier League history?
Liverpool have won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup, the Premier League. Are they the greatest team in the League's history?
Delhi and Mumbai reporting fewer corona cases might be a reprieve, but new Covid-cities are emerging – Analysis
Deaths have moved faster than cases in the last one month. As India enters Unlock 2, infections are only going to rise.
India has ability to spend more money to revive the plummeting economy, but it lacks intent
Govt has no shortage of money, but its ability to execute is poor; till that is fixed, India can’t grow at a steady pace
Looming crisis: Why pre-Covid consumption slide quite worrying
Household deleveraging is the new hotspot for policy attention, RBI may have to consider a deeper interest rate cut in order to restore confidence
India connected: Nandan Nilekani is right; the next phase of digital India needs to be AI-powered
Nandan Nilekani is right; the next phase of digital India needs to be AI-powered
Covaxin safety has already been well-established from animal tests: Bharat Biotech MD
We are looking at 10-12 different hospitals in the country, from Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, to AIIMS, Delhi.
Private railways take off! Now to fix twist in tracks
Without an independent regulator, the Railways has too much discretion and that will frighten away investors.
Getting money to the SMEs: Banks have replaced the development finance institutions, but without the necessary skill sets
The banking sector urgently needs to build and train a separate cadre which specialises in manufacturing-sector loan appraisals. Banks have replaced the development finance institutions, but without
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Budget 2020
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