vikram s, isro, who launched vikram s, Skyroot Aerospace

Vikram S success marks private sector success in space industry

Vikram S launch highlights the close collaboration between ISRO and private players in India’s space industry. Read more »
global warming and climate change

What is the loss and damage fund? Why is it key to war on climate change

A debate over the contributors and beneficiaries of the proposed loss and damage fund could derail its formation despite support at UN climate change summit. Read more »
insolvency and bankruptcy, IBC

10 years of POCSO Act: Has India failed to protect its children

More POCSO courts need to be set up, and the appointment of trained special public prosecutors for child abuse cases must be speeded up. Read more »
g20

G20 divided on Ukraine, but pledges coordination on food crisis, inflation

While the G20 has maintained a tough stance on the ensuing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the problems within the forum run too deep for the countries to make any significant dent on... Read more »
interest rate hikes, inflation

Inflation cools, but RBI may continue with interest rate hikes

Fears of a global recession and uncertainties over commodity prices may force RBI to continue with interest rate hikes, but easing of inflation offers respite. Read more »
eurozone facing recession threat

UK, Europe may slip into recession, US may avoid the fate

Some large economies such as China and India may manage to avoid a hard landing, while some others like the US may escape with a mild recession. Read more »
demographic dividend through quality education

Brain drain: India may be losing top talent as students flock to study abroad

Brain Drain: Indian students in foreign universities tend to stay back after completing their courses as foreign education prepares them for better jobs opportunities available in developed countries. Read more »
RCEP vs WTO

India-EU FTA: New Delhi banking on bilateral trade pacts

Issues related to investment and trade in goods to dominate India-EU FTA talks scheduled for November. Read more »
INSURANCE, IRDAI

Rising debt of state governments threatens to derail troubled Indian economy

At a time when the Union government is struggling to contain its fiscal deficit, rising debt burden of state governments may spell disaster for the Indian economy. Read more »
Russian Crude, crude oil

Russian crude: India may disregard US ire for cheap oil

The state-run oil refiners are keeping their options open on Russian crude as they apprehend the possibility of most of West Asian crude going to meet European demand. Read more »