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Demonetisation, 10 years after: Evidence still points to limited gains

Demonetisation failed to deliver a lasting reduction in cash circulation or clear evidence of black money being unearthed, while causing widespread disruption to businesses and individuals.

AI brings alive India's ancient knowledge through modern technology

AI, digital storytelling and manuscript digitisation are helping revive Indian mythology and ancient scientific knowledge, making cultural heritage more accessible to younger generations.

Bharat Ratna LK Advani Ji at 100!

A former Deputy Prime Minister and one of India's longest-serving Home Ministers, Lal Krishna Advani Ji is one of the few people whose lives have touched many different chapters of modern India

A 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' test: Risks of reforms without consultation

Between the farm laws and Agnipath, you could say the Modi government erred in taking its most loyal constituencies for granted: Hindi-heartland farmers and soldiers

Why cutting capital gains tax may not bring foreign investment to India

Income should be taxed on the same principle, whether it comes from labour or capital beyond ideology

How India's finance brands turned the 'Bhabhi' into a trusted voice

From the intimidating bank manager to the trusted Bhabhi, finance has found a new face

Amid Karnataka Congress tensions, a leadership test for DK Shivakumar

The strongest Congress government in Karnataka in 37 years looks to be its weakest

CR7 heads out: Ronaldo leaves behind a legacy beyond goals and records

Fans will long squabble over whether Messi or Ronaldo is entitled to the 'greatest of all time' accolade... this is a pointless exercise

Making outsourcing work

Outsourcing strengthens banking only when risks are managed effectively

India needs focused investment and public infrastructure to lead in AI

India's advantage lies not in emulating the US or China, but in creating a blue ocean of its own

Green crackers, hazy reality: Allowing these may have only marginal impact

Green crackers and restricted timings may do little to ease pollution in the National Capital Region

RBI should deepen financial markets rather than rely on restrictions

The evolving global economic and financial conditions have resulted in significant volatility in the Indian financial market

Landlord's dividend: The opportunity of financing India's data centres

Data centres offer banks and insurers an opportunity for long-term lending, but financing AI chips carries higher risks

Treat shareholders as shareholders or India may lose compassionate capital

Tata Trusts dispute must be resolved under company law, without questioning the rights of charitable trusts as shareholders

Now, to govern

Democrats must build credible policies

The macro-micro Nobel in economics

A very consequential award for economic policy and people's lives

Buildup to the day of 'infamy'

How Tata Trusts' unity began to unravel soon after Ratan Tata's death, leading to the turmoil of September

Accounting deficiencies

Issues raised by the CAG should be addressed

India can't afford to ignore money growth

With inflation expectations difficult to measure in India's context, monetary aggregates offer a valuable cross-check

A relook at food subsidy

Estimates on poverty reduction should be used to usher in a targeted scheme for free foodgrain