If Elon Musk is a free-speech absolutist in the present ecosystem, it would mean Twitter reinforcing the power of hatred in society, and there is no doubt he understands this. Read more »
Empirical studies have shown that supportive fiscal policies, globalisation and free trade are key to achieving strong, sustained and inclusive growth. Read more »
RBI’s fresh credit card guidelines for issuers contain several provisions that protect and empower cardholders. Read more »
Twitter to ban ads propagating climate change denial, but similar action by Google, Facebook failed to stop spread of misinformation. Read more »
Earth Day 2022 must be seen as an opportunity to address the shortcomings that stop it from performing better on key parameters. Read more »
The findings by scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm that link infection risk of Covid-19 and exposure to common pollutants should worry policymakers in India. Read more »
The IMF World Economic Outlook issues dire inflation warning, calls for interest rate hikes to avoid inflationary spiral. Read more »
Indian economy is vulnerable to spikes in crude oil prices as the country depends on imports to meet 80% of its energy needs. Read more »
Rise in commodity prices triggered by global supply chain disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict blamed for the record-breaking run of WPI inflation. Read more »
The third and final climate change report by IPCC highlights the influence of fossil fuel industry that could derail efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read more »