The mandate to transfer unspent amounts to a national fund will defeat the purpose of CSR provision. Read more »
The RBI kept itself ahead of the curve by going the whole hog and thereby keeping its promise to do “whatever it takes”. Read more »
Reserve Bank of India monetary policy committee’s focus has shifted from inflation targeting on financial stability. Read more »
The ineptitude of the capitalist world in the face of Covid-19 crisis exposes the inadequacy of the market mechanism. Read more »
Economic slowdown, poor health infrastructure and paucity of funds hinder the Covid-19 response of Latin American countries. Read more »
Three times the area of Greenland, the ozone hole covers most of the central Arctic; no reason to worry yet, say scientists. Read more »
The government eased the curbs for farm sector to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential items to the common man and to cushion the impact of the lockdown. Read more »
John Samuel lists political, economic and social consequence of the covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
The government and the RBI have taken some useful steps, but the situation warrants bolder measures like the ones initiated by the US and UK, says Dr Charan Singh. Read more »
The success in reversing the damage to ozone layer may prompt world nations to act swiftly and decisively on greenhouse gas emissions that threaten irreversible climate changes. Read more »