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A case for a differential global carbon tax..

12.09.19

Climate change is a global problem, and a global problem needs a global solution. The most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report suggests that we, as humankind, might have just over a decade left to limit global warming. The IPCC says total...

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An elusive peace..

11.09.19

The 18th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11 was envisioned as heralding a triumphant closure to a long drawn out war under the leadership of US President Donald Trump. The war that began in October 2001 has been bloody ........ ...

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India vs Pakistan at the United Nations, since 2014..

10.09.19

Ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s address to the UN General Assembly, where Pakistan’s Imran Khan is expected to bring up Kashmir again, a look at what the two countries have been saying at the UN platform........ ...

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Chandrayaan-2, in perspective..

09.09.19

Vikram’s failure to land may have caused disappointment, but much of the Chandrayaan-2 mission remains on track. A reminder of the tasks of the orbiter, which remains functional, and some ideas on what might have happened to the lander..................... ...

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Poised for a leap..

30.08.19

With PM Modi’s continued focus on reforms, credit flow and ease of doing business and with his infectious optimism, it’s very likely that we will achieve the $5-trillion mark by 2024/2025 assuming we hit the average GDP of 7.5 per cent and rupee-dollar...

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Message delivered: On Biarritz G7 Summit..

29.08.19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s twin missions as a special invitee to the G7 summit in France over the weekend was to address the world’s seven most advanced economies on Climate Change and Digital Transformation, but it was his meeting with U.S. President...

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How and why RBI transfers to government..

28.08.19

Bank’s Central Board has decided on a record transfer of Rs 1.76 lakh crore. On what basis are such transfers made? Why has it been sometimes contentious, and how was the amount settled this time......... ...

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Talking trade with the EU..

27.08.19

As the economy begins to suffer from the U.S.-China trade war, it is imperative for India to pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). Last month, negotiators ...

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Sentiment booster: On govt response to slowdown..

24.08.19

For an economy that is downbeat in growth and in sentiment, the comprehensive package of measures announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday may just be the right boost. They address growth slowdown concerns; free up funds for investment...... ...

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Should India tinker with its ‘No First Use’ policy?..

23.08.19

Last week, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the future of India’s ‘No First Use’ (NFU) policy on nuclear weapons depended on “circumstances”. Mr. Singh’s statement has raised apprehensions on the likely revision of...

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Who is an Indian citizen? How is it defined?..

22.08.19

Citizenship can be determined by place of birth or by bloodline. There are cutoff dates for the country, which are different for Assam where the NRC is being prepared. A look at how the laws have..... ...

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