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How a leaf could change the fortunes of India's poorest communities
In 2011-12, in India, 45.3 per cent of over 93.8 million tribals lived under the rural poverty line of Rs 27, while 24.1 per cent of 10.4 million tribals lived under the urban poverty line of Rs 33
 "How a leaf could change the fortunes of India's poorest communities")
All accused acquitted: The 2G verdict exonerates cronyism. It is a travesty
Court's decision to acquit all the accused in the 2G scam is essentially a big win for crony capitalism. Or rather, crony socialism
 "All accused acquitted: The 2G verdict exonerates cronyism. It is a travesty")
Telecom: Year of turmoil with bleeding balance-sheets under GST's shadow
TRAI reduced the Interconnection Usage Charges (IUC) to 6 paise from 14 paise per minute from October 1, 2017
 "Telecom: Year of turmoil with bleeding balance-sheets under GST's shadow")
Lessons from a narrow win: How Modi helped BJP avoid a disaster in Gujarat
Gujarat shows that Modi and Shah play to win. The rules are there to be followed when they suit, and broken when that helps
 "Lessons from a narrow win: How Modi helped BJP avoid a disaster in Gujarat")
Gujarat Assembly election 2017: The Paradoxes of populism
When his general Tanaji died in the battle for Singhdurg, Shivaji said 'Gadh aala pan singh gela' (We won the fort but the lion is dead). BJP has won Gujarat, but lost its lion, the moral high ground
 "Gujarat Assembly election 2017: The Paradoxes of populism")
After Gujarat polls, these key events will drive markets in coming quarters
Five things that can drive the Indian markets in the near future
 "After Gujarat polls, these key events will drive markets in coming quarters")
Delhi gangrape: Why we should remember the victim for more than her courage
The ghastly Delhi gangrape that brought thousands on streets to protest 5 years ago brought sexual violence issues into public discourse more emphatically than decades of agitation by women's groups
 "Delhi gangrape: Why we should remember the victim for more than her courage")
Cancellation of hospital licences will not fix India's healthcare problem
From Delhi to Gorakhpur, the government has to elucidate its proper role in health care, and those in charge have to recognize their own responsibilities
 "Cancellation of hospital licences will not fix India's healthcare problem")
Hadiya case: The difference between a khap and a court
Judicial legitimacy is drawn from reasoning of the text and spirit of Indian constitution, not the exercise of power itself
 "Hadiya case: The difference between a khap and a court")
Google Alert on Amazon: Trai, CCI need to adopt internet regulation 3.0
There is serious thinking that giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook need anti-trust regulation because they are undermining democracy, dominating culture & poised to dominate the industry with AI
 "Google Alert on Amazon: Trai, CCI need to adopt internet regulation 3.0")
India losing comparative advantage in leading export sectors
Exports declined from $468 bn to $437 bn between 2014-15 and 2016-17
 "India losing comparative advantage in leading export sectors")
Bitcoin hits $19,000: Growing bubble or golden opportunity for Indians?
With a rise of over 1,400% this year to a level past $19,000, Bitcoin has caught the imagination of investors globally. But how safe is it to invest in the cryptocurrency? Here is all you need to know
 "Bitcoin hits $19,000: Growing bubble or golden opportunity for Indians?")
We dream of futuristic e-cars but throw big money at old-world vehicles
Does anybody care about how to sift out the various elements of congestion and pollution so that we have an integrated policy that is reasonable for both commuters and industries?
 "We dream of futuristic e-cars but throw big money at old-world vehicles")
RBI keeps rates unchanged: Don't expect miracles till March 2018
Unless inflation falls very sharply or growth slumps, will there be a reversal till March 2018
 "RBI keeps rates unchanged: Don't expect miracles till March 2018")
RBI policy: Current inflationary environment does not allow for a rate cut
Risk of inflation, especially from crude oil prices, will continue to draw emphasis and be a major factor. A hike is not at all warranted.
 "RBI policy: Current inflationary environment does not allow for a rate cut")
New CEO in place, buyback begins: What lies ahead for Infosys?
Infosys could remain as a wealth protector in the Indian equity markets for a while and even beat the inflation rate quite consistently over the next two decades.
 "New CEO in place, buyback begins: What lies ahead for Infosys?")
Q2 GDP growth raises some hope, but meeting FY18 forecast still not easy
To achieve at least 6.7% growth for full year, Indian economy must grow by at least 7.57% in each of the Oct-Dec and Jan-Mar quarters; performance of manufacturing, services sectors to be key
 "Q2 GDP growth raises some hope, but meeting FY18 forecast still not easy")
Growth outlook for remaining part of FY18 is not without risks
CRISIL's rating actions also show better credit profile of consumption-facing sectors compared with investment-facing ones
 "Growth outlook for remaining part of FY18 is not without risks")
Power Tariff Policy
A look at the details the new Power tariff policy
Islamabad sit-in: Pakistan has no hope of a state that can enforce its writ
In a surrender like no other, the state of Pakistan has made one mistake after another and shown that the mullah brigade can get away with anything and everything
 "Islamabad sit-in: Pakistan has no hope of a state that can enforce its writ")