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Thareek Ahmed was earlier a writer for The Morning Show at Business Standard. He completed his undergraduate degree in journalism with a focus on foreign languages from English and Foreign Languages University, Shillong. He was also part of the Young India Fellowship at Ashoka University.
Inflation has hit the poor most. It is one of the reasons why the government is now mulling 'living wage' over the existing 'minimum wage'. Living wage is indexed to inflation. Here's more about it
The much-awaited decadal census didn't kick off last year due to the pandemic. And it is unlikely to happen this year too. But what is a census? Why do we need it?
The banking sector will remember this year for the arrest of Chanda Kochhar -- who was one of the founding members of ICICI Bank. Here's a detailed account of the ICICI Bank loan fraud case
People have died, flights cancelled and travel bans have been imposed in parts of US and Canada because of winter storms. News reports are citing terms like arctic blast and bomb cyclones. Here's more
The FIFA World Cup in Qatar is over, but the deplorable conditions migrant workers still linger. But why are more and more Indians flocking to GCC countries despite reports of human rights violation
The new SARS- CoV-2 variant BF. 7 has started spreading in the countrys. While, experts say there are no serious concerns for India, Thareek Ahmed decodes the new Covid-19 variant BF.7
India will host to next special negotiation round of IPEF in February. IPEF is a trade partnership whose foundations were laid a few months ago. But why was it formed? What does it aim to achieve?
Delhi Metro has contributed a lot to the national capital's economy, and by extension to that of the whole country. Last week, it celebrated 20th anniversary. Let's trace its transformative journey
Energy trading platform Indian Energy Exchange recently announced that it was the first carbon-neutral power exchange in the country. It used market-based tradable instruments. What does that mean?
The govt has cleared the 'environmental release' of a genetically modified variety of mustard. The move has been challenged in the apex court. But exactly are they? And, what's the around them?
A recent attempt by Chinese troops to transgress the LOC in Arunachal Pradesh was foiled by Indian soldiers. A flag meeting was called to de-escalate the situation. What is this meeting all about?
The govt has said that adopting new farming tech, like GM crops, is key to food security for the country and cut import bill. Is it time for India to adopt genetically modified crops at a large scale?
The recent assembly elections have helped AAP qualify for the national party status. So, what is it to be a national party in India? And what are the benefits of becoming one?
