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The ideology of social scientists: A complex balance

The conflict between liberty and equality is often central to ideological differences among social scientists

Is it possible for a computer to devise a 'Theory of Everything'?

Theory of Everything is still not in sight, but with computers taking over many of the chores in life, it is not so crazy to imagine them taking over from the Hawkings and the Einsteins of the world

Labour market failed to absorb enough workers this festive season

The labour participation rate and the employment rate have fallen in each of the past four weeks

Wipro's Rishad Premji, CEO Delaporte to go for major change to boost growth

Starting from its experiment with joint CEOs in 2008 to being one of the first Indian IT services company to appoint a non-Indian CEO earlier this year, Wipro has taken many bold decisions

Lakshmi Vilas Bank failed and this time India is getting a rescue right

India called upon called upon a foreign institution to take over Lakshmi Vilas Bank's assets and liabilities. That should stoke interest of other global banks

Tesla S&P 500 debut may spark $8 bn demand, say Goldman Sachs analysts

As Tesla's market value burgeons, the Palo Alto-based firm is also winning over some long-term skeptics

Punjab railway logjam continues with state, railways reporting losses

So far, 2,352 passenger trains have either been cancelled or diverted due to the agitation

From crunch time to a bigger bite, Apple's India biz makes a turnaround

After turning around the local business, it is unfolding the new India strategy

How is Piyush Gupta to be placed after DBS Bank-Laxmi Vilas Bank deal?

A Delhi boy, educated at St Columba's and St Stephens, Gupta had held senior positions in banking across Asia (India included) before joining DBS Bank as its boss in 2009

Public debt in India

While India's public debt-GDP numbers are not as sordid as in some parts of the world, it is important to understand the factors that have helped shape its public debt dynamics

BS Reads: Why buying property in Kashmir may not be as easy as it looks

Multiple claims over the same real estate, doubling of official circle rates and issues regarding sale of industrial land are key hurdles 'outsiders' could encounter

Explained: How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

What accounts for the turnaround of CSB, set up in 1920 to serve the Syrian Christian community in Kerala, when its peers are struggling? It was the years of adversity that strengthened it

Music platforms remain immune to Covid-19 as investments intensify

Shamrock Capital, a private equity firm, has acquired the Taylor Swift master recordings from Carlyle Group and manager Scooter Braun for $300 million

Stimulus package for e-courts

Since the Budget season is coming soon, the central and state governments must consider the new costs of virtual courts

45% MGNREGA workers make multiple bank visits to withdraw wages: Survey

The study estimated that the average cost incurred by a MGNREGA worker to visit post offices is the lowest at Rs 6, while a bank visit costs Rs 31, and Rs 67 for an ATM visit

At 40%, we are growing faster than industry: Sarbvir Singh of Policybazaar

In an interview, Singh talks about why the demand has moderated in Q2 and how the growth in the health segment may not be sustainable as the fear of Covid-19 wanes

Dhanlaxmi Bank CEO case to test primacy of RBI over banks' shareholders

The removal of CEO Sunil Gurbaxani has led the private banking system into uncharted waters

Govt to launch PLI schemes for 10 sectors in 45 days. Is it overambitious?

By setting a deadline of 45 days for extending the scheme to 10 industries, the government may be ignoring the critical demands of the targeted industries

Profit vs wages: Lockdown has taught firms a lesson that will hurt labour

Owners of capital have benefitted well in these very difficult times. But labour has not been as lucky

Dustin Johnson, the new masters champion - long may he reign

The Masters is a strictly invitational tournament sponsored by a private organisation. Even the reigning champion has to be invited