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Librarians’ vital role in the world of academics

Their part in fostering knowledge is invaluable




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Pitfalls of Congress playing the caste card

The Congress’ caste politics will only help the BJP, particularly at the national level




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Tepid FDI flows call for a policy review

The government must look beyond rules and procedures and rationalise taxation, particularly in sectors like electronics




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Another star makes a political debut

Vijay’s entry adds an interesting twist to the 2026 TN elections



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Editorial. Eye on debt

Centre, States should augment revenue to bring down debt




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Understanding the election process: How is the US President elected?

While citizens cast their votes, the actual selection of the president is determined by the Electoral College




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GST circulars should be clear and easy to understand

This will smoothen the assessment process and reduce the piling up of appeals at the Tribunals




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Letters to the Editor dated November 4, 2024




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How discoms have spurred renewables

Long term power purchase agreements have de-risked investments by private developers in renewables. But discoms need to invest in storage now




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Saffron’s silent labourers

Women sustain the industry but don’t get their due




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Effects of SEBI outsourcing arbitration

The arbitrators who were previously assigned arbitration work are now being assigned conciliation work as well, albeit with a lower fee




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US elections and economic ties with China

Tariff threat. Trump, if elected, has threatened to impose harsher tariffs on China. But that may hurt the US more




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Editorial. Regulating NFOs

Time limit for MFs to invest NFO funds not a good idea




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China cloud looms over world’s solar journey

China controls over 80 per cent of global solar production. This dominance could hurt the world’s green energy agenda




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Letters to the Editor dated November 5, 2024




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Editorial. Subdued performance

Q2 earnings point to challenges in many sectors




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Empower seniors digitally

It’s vital for wellness, full participation in society




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Migrants locked out of the West

The West is grappling with an influx of illegal immigrants, driven as they are by crises and instability in their countries




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The rise and rise of online food delivery market

The online food delivery market in India is expected to outpace the growth of the food services market itself between 2023 and 2028




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Trump’s message on immigration prevails

Despite the crude and vicious rhetoric, Trump’s agenda on economics and migration resonated with voters




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Trump 2.0: A new era for India-US relations?

Modi and Trump have the potential to redefine bilateral ties based on mutual economic growth, security, and strategic interests in an increasingly complex global landscape




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NBFCs’ credit woes

Their risk management systems must improve




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Copper’s role in India’s solar, wind energy plans

For every tonne of copper used in renewable energy systems, carbon emissions are reduced by 100 to 7,500 tonnes over the system’s lifecycle




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Letters to the Editor dated November 6, 2024




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Editorial. Triumphant Trump

Trump may end existing animosities, start new ones




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Growth matters more than inflation now

The global post-Covid fight against inflation is over, while India’s growth has slipped. It’s time for the RBI to take stock




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Bridging the climate finance gap

Developed countries need to be held to account for climate finance actions. Besides, private finance and its debt burden pose difficulties




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Avoiding digital arrest

Stay informed, don’t share personal information




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What Indian trade can expect from Trump 2.0

India could well face higher tariffs on exports like textiles, chemicals, pharma and auto/engineering products




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Corporate ‘assurance’ on sustainability needed

Sustainability-assured statements ensure risks not captured by financial statements are properly disclosed and evaluated




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Trump’s political comeback — a historical take

There have been spectacular comebacks in history the world over, but for now, Donald Trump carries the day




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Letters to the Editor dated November 7, 2024




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Editorial. Growing rice acreage points to need for PDS reform

A household of five individuals does not need 25 kg of free grain per month. Instead, with the same level of food subsidy, pulses and oils can be introduced, where they don’t find a place in the PDS already




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When hobbies can be all-consuming

There must be lots of other top-class minds who were devoted to their hobbies but who never let them distract them as completely as Bibek Debroy did



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The irony about climate meets

‘PEAK’ emissions.The emissions from air travel, local transport and accommodation for COP delegates are staggering




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It’s soul searching time in Washington

Amidst the din on illegal migration, mass deportation and abortion, the Harris camp may have missed the economic angle




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Letters to the Editor dated November 8, 2024




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Editorial. Property rights

SC ruling curtails untrammelled State powers




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India on road to achieving 500 GW of RE

Renewable energy is a sector where there is strong alignment and co-operation between the Centre and the States. Public sector units and the private sector must now deliver




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Ethanol blending is proving messy

With a scramble for feedstock and the food-versus-fuel conflict, it needs impartial evaluation




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Making higher education an accessible public good

Through interest subvention and guarantee cover for banks, PM-Vidyalaxmi should help create a more skilled workforce




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Editorial. Turbulent passage ahead for climate talks

The developed world has been implicitly arguing that China and India should contribute to the climate kitty rather than receive monies from it




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The geopolitics of natural gas trade

Changes in global natural gas trade have reflected geopolitical alignments but these may shift, depending on policies of incoming US President Donald Trump




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COP29 priorities

Baku meet will focus on climate finance framework