A third wave of Covid-19 in the US and the discovery of a new virulent strain of coronavirus in the UK could threaten the economic recovery. Read more »
Global trade is getting disrupted by technologies such as AI, automation, robotics, and 3D printing. Read more »
Easy availability, ease of production and dissemination, and high mortality rates make Covid-19 a potent bioterrorism weapon in the hands of rogue nations. Read more »
There is no harm in giving multiple options to farmers, but local markets are the only option for small and marginal farmers. Read more »
The new rapid spreader variant B 1.1.7 has undergone 23 mutations and may be too much to handle for the available vaccines. Read more »
Vaccines may or may work; one needs to observe physical distancing, cough/sneeze etiquettes, face mask, and lead a low social activity life. Read more »
The new ESG reporting framework skirts some fundamental questions and adds to the very confusion it seeks to remove. Read more »
Relaxing penal provisions under the Companies Act may encourage scams and misuse of the loopholes that are not so apparent now. Read more »
Here are the positive movements that will drive growth after a dismal year that saw Covid-19 denting economic prospects. Read more »
The US, India, Brazil and Russia are examples of what can go wrong when assumptions drive policies -- not science or data. Read more »