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Victory in the mirror: Has India really found its sweet spot?

India has much to be proud of and celebrate. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous, and much that reminds us of the perils of declaring victory too soon

Superpower no more: The fading influence of Russia

Why even if Russia wins the Ukraine war, it will never again be regarded with awe

Lost fragrances from the past

Rajnigandha has lost its fragrance. As have roses. There are other things too that are now like a forgotten memory calling from a distance

Lingering questions after a scandal

Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to continue being a legitimate sport

Women directors: Companies not complying with Sebi rules is a worrying sign

The average number of women independent directors in Nifty 50 companies is 1.28. In several countries in Europe the percentage is above 30. It is above 25 in the US

Female entrepreneurship and the digital divide

The pandemic has witnessed rapid adoption of digital technology as a means of overcoming unprecedented economic shocks, like the ongoing Covid-19

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The 5G opportunity for a unitary paradigm

Adopt high-speed wireless subnetworks of small cells, and a commons approach

The high stakes of climate-risk accounting

Economists are lagging behind in quantifying the economic damages associated with rising seas and the many other interlinked risks accompanying climate change

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India's unemployment rate of 6.4% in September is the lowest in four years

It was rural India that made the bigger con­tri­bution to the turnaround in labour conditions

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The limits of CPI: It doesn't capture the true cost of living

Consumer price index boasts of a rigorous and robust design, but there are quite a few issues with it

Capital inflows: The perils of a bad neighbourhood

India's strong medium-term growth outlook may not suffice for foreign capital to flow, as existing channels that bring global savings to India face turbulence

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Insurer must pay for specified OPD treatments

The policy specifically mentioned treatment for oesophageal manometry as one of the exceptions for which the claim would be covered even if taken as an outpatient

Mobile robots could soon be in our homes and offices

Robots may not be a mass product right now, but they will be increasingly useful to sectors like mining, energy, manufacturing and construction. The technology used in them will be of great utility

SC verdict on hijab: A lose-lose battle

India's hijab supporters will lose even if they win the Supreme Court battle. Because the real war is fought in politics

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The lows of a high office: 'My ear is not working'

The moves made by former West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and his subsequent elevation as vice president have set a new benchmark for the actions of those who occupy Raj Bhavans