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Ensuring pharma quality is vital for both national and industry health
Recent international incidents related to cough syrups exported from India raise several questions about the industry and regulatory oversight
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A global recession is coming but India's defences are in place
Consensus points to a recession hitting the world economy in 2023, which poses a threat to India as well
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Take steps to prevent a new COVID surge, but don't lock down again
India's experience in fighting multiple waves of the pandemic shows the economy can stay open even as the fight against COVID continues
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Economic and social progress go hand in hand
Economies thrive only when there is financial as well as social capital measured in terms of elements like education, health and a liveable environment
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Indian economy is in a sweet spot. This is why
Improving credit appetite is causing FD rates to move up, bringing smiles back to savers while GDP growth estimates are looking up. But rising rates pose a risk too
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Returning to the old pension scheme is a retrograde step
In a move that can cripple state government finances, a growing number of states are shifting back to the old pension system of providing defined benefits
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Banks shouldn’t ask for tax breaks, but sell more in the countryside
A key reason why banks are worried is that they find their deposit growth trailing their growth in lending
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Government and collegium face-off can worsen law’s delay
The two need to find a middle ground so that judicial appointments are made in time and justice is delivered in time
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China turmoil is an opportunity for India
The direct link between what is happening in China and the world economy is the workers’ revolt over a COVID outbreak at the Foxconn iPhone factory, the world’s largest, in central China
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China-Australia trade faceoff can open window for India
India is considered a more trustworthy partner as opposed to China which very readily weaponises trade to support its political imperatives
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Redeveloping Dharavi poses a huge political challenge
Yet another attempt at redevelopment has been launched. What will it take to make it work?
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COP27 | More promises made, but India needs to move on decarbonisation
Climate conferences such as COP27 make new promises, with little progress on the previous ones. But that should not stop India from rolling out a decarbonisation initiative
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India can seize its demographic dividend only if we build skills
Job seekers have to be better educated and skilled in order to get jobs in increasingly automated factories
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US midterms: A shot in the arm for President Joe Biden
The Biden presidency has emerged stronger post-midterm elections. What does this mean for the world and for India in particular on the foreign policy front?
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COP27 | As coal is buried, alternative livelihoods must be found for millions
Finding the money for investing in non-fossil fuel energy sources is important, but equally urgent is the need to compensate those who will lose their livelihoods
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We don’t need rocket science to address Delhi’s air pollution
It is the ad-hoc approach to tackling air pollution that is responsible for the mess that Delhi finds itself in- every year at this time
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COP27 | On climate change policies, follow the good example set by Brazil
Lula De Silva’s victory in the Brazilian elections raises hopes of protecting the Amazon forests, the world’s largest carbon sink
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No need to panic over falling reserves and the depreciating rupee
Rising US interest rates and geopolitical risks have seen the dollar appreciate against EM currencies. What can policymakers do to provide relief?
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Sunak’s success should make Indians introspect, not rejoice
Ideally, instead of the best leaving India it is those who miss the first bus who should go look for opportunity in some other land
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CCI fines Google, following in EU footsteps
India needs to follow the European example and better regulate the digital space accessed by its residents. The issue is how effectively this can be done with as light a touch as possible
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Congress has taken one step forward, but many more remain
Kharge’s major shortcoming is that he is not a charismatic leader and is therefore unlikely to be able to galvanise the party rank and file across the country
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India has miles to go in fighting malnutrition
While the government has taken exception to the Global Hunger Index, numerous studies over time indicate that child malnutrition and mortality data are very reliable indicators of how the entire population is doing on nutrition
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Gambian children deaths highlight deep rooted malaise in Indian pharma
A rigorous investigation needs to be conducted into the affairs of the Indian drug regulators
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ESG concerns herald jute industry renaissance
An increase in global demand for jute bags, as retailers and consumers shift away from plastic, has brought a near-dead industry roaring back to life
