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The state of global venture capital: India must avoid Western pitfalls

The industry, however, seems to be at a crossroads, with many funds' lifespans being extended and distributions at all-time lows

Policy process: Currency-market intervention should be more selective

On monetary policy, Mr Das categorically noted that a rate cut would be premature and could be "very, very risky"

Differential exposure: How climate change hits the poor the hardest

Among Indian firms, the paper finds smaller non-agricultural firms are more exposed to flooding and heat than larger firms

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How land policy shapes economic outcomes in China, US, UK, and India

How to improve land and capture its value is central to growth and development policy even in the 21st century

India-Canada diplomatic row unlikely to affect businesses or students much

India and Canada have shared democratic values. The broader geopolitical considerations require India and Canada to co-operate and deepen their engagement

Toxic work culture and overwork: Why employee grievance redressal matters

Laws like the Shops and Establishment Act should be emphasised in employee induction programmes. Companies must also provide accessible grievance redress mechanisms

RBI walks the talk: NBFCs should cut usurious interest rates, high fees now

The NBFCs, which have been punished or are likely to be punished, should bring down the usurious interest rates, high fees and penalties without losing time

Sikh separatists' violence should concern host countries, not just India

If Sikh separatists are a nuisance, it should worry their host countries. Should it bother India if they keep killing their own in gang rivalries and making their neighbourhoods unsafe?

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Is the capitalistic model broken? India needs many more leaders like Tata

Ratan was not the first group head to receive adulation. Archives show when Jamsetji died in 1904, the public was full of praise and love for him

Green isn't always recovery: Sometimes, it's a warning of danger ahead

So, what do we make of these green deserts and melting polar edges? These are not signs of nature healing but signals of a planet under pressure

AI may have finally tipped the scales in favour of nuclear energy again

If fuel is reprocessed, it can be reused. But the reprocessing turns it into weapons-grade fuel, which means it can also be used to make big bangs

Logic of former US President Donald Trump's tariffs has a gaping hole

In the 1980s, the US took a tough protectionist line on Japanese automobile imports and demanded "voluntary" quotas

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India should join World Bank's international investment dispute centre

The World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes can assist India in achieving its globalisation goals

Why exchange rate volatility is essential for economic flexibility

While some people view exchange rate fluctuation as detrimental to the economy, it is, in fact, a crucial element of economic flexibility

Ratan Tata and Christopher Benninger: Champions of Indian aesthetics

The aesthetics of Ratan Tata and Christopher Benninger made India a nicer physical place

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Unchecked Urban Growth: How illegal constructions hurt cities and safety

Illegal constructions make cities less liveable and endanger lives, but technology offers a path forward