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The closed vaccine value-chain geography prevents egalitarian distribution of vaccines. Such a possibility, which might have come from patent waivers,…

June 21, 2021 05:45 IST

However, our main concern with the surging rice and sugar exports is on the sustainability front.

From Plate to Plough: How sustainable are our agricultural exports?

High time that policymakers revisit the entire gamut of rice and sugar systems, from MSP/FRP to production and procurement, ensuring…

June 21, 2021 05:30 IST

Inside Track: Sharad Pawar’s meeting with Prashant Kishor and the plan to counter BJP & Congress in next polls

NCP chief Sharad Pawar, reportedly prodded by daughter Supriya Sule, had a three-hour-long meeting with Prashant Kishor.

June 20, 2021 06:00 IST

Italy coach Roberto Mancini (Image: Reuters)

Italian Philharmonic: A footballing giant that went into a slumber is roaring again

As a manager, Mancini had won back-to-back Serie A titles with Inter Milan. Then, in 2011-12, he guided Manchester City…

Updated: June 23, 2021 14:40 IST

In case of establishment strength of more than 1,000 for all those with Rs 15,000 per month salary, only employee's share (12 per cent of wages) is credited by the Government to the EPFO.

Across the Aisle by P Chidambaram: Will we write an elegy for GST?

Enter Ms Nirmala Sitharaman. At every successive meeting of the Council there has been only more conflict, confrontation and, now,…

June 20, 2021 05:30 IST

Despite their poor record of climate action, the developed world is continuing to shape the narrative. (Representative image)

Inflexion Points: Need a ‘greenprint’ for the economy

Without this, India will become more vulnerable to climate shocks and miss out on tech, funding & market access

June 18, 2021 05:30 IST

For instance, Essar Steel India Limited was acquired by Arcelor Mittal India Pvt. Ltd. for Rs. 41,018 crores as against the outstanding dues of Rs. 49,473 crores.

Protecting IBC’s spirit: NCLT focus on confidentiality clause in Videocon Industries resolution welcome

The VIL-Twin Star case draws attention to the fact that creditors, at times, are realising pitifully small amounts—in the Alok…

June 18, 2021 05:15 IST

Right now, the Centre can’t afford further trust deficit over vaccines.

Covid-19: On vaccine interval, follow the science

Review of Covishield dose-interval is welcome; to quell controversy, let independent experts appraise evidence cited

June 18, 2021 05:00 IST

From RPOs to PDOs: Time to think of Power Decarbonisation Obligations for discoms

Renewable power costs have fallen drastically, obviating need for Renewable Power Obligations.

June 18, 2021 04:45 IST

As we head into the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) later this year, pressure on such commitments by countries will increase. (Representative image)

Through the Looking Glass: Attracting large pools of capital for green transition

Large funding requirements in India require support from policymakers to crowd-in private investment from other countries, companies and carbon markets

June 17, 2021 06:00 IST