In a way, it is a tacit admission that the existing Indian universities are not world-class and may continue to remain so. Hence, to meet world standards, India is importing foreign universities, without making much effort to raise the standards of the existing Indian universities to the world level
A global public opinion poll shows that while we view both Russia and the West as our friends, most Indians have an unfavourable view of China
Celebrity endorsement, in-movie plugs, junkets for journalists, positioning and pricing are some of the ways in which states and countries have marketed themselves as tourist destinations
While the Supreme Court judgment delegating the selection of Election Commissioners to a three-member panel is an improvement over the Executive exercising its sole prerogative, broadbasing the selection committee without including the judiciary would have been better
Amid the funding winter in start-ups, there is some hope that vibrancy in early-stage start-up funding will bounce back in 2023. Here’s why and how
The Fed chair’s comments sent financial markets lower, but the narrative could change as soon as Friday with fresh jobs numbers
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: BSE holds up, TCI may hit a bump, making sense of Generative AI mania, Indian fintech’s underbelly and more
The reaction by stocks and bonds to his remarks is more than just noise. Undue tumult increases the risk of economic and market accidents
Warning that the balance of supply and demand is ‘on a razor’, which could lead to a jump in crude prices
Past real estate cycles have shown weak correlation of mortgage rates to property rates and cycles, but rates do impact valuations
Restrictions on repatriation of funds is among the worst fears of foreign investors. China’s move in this direction, unless reversed, could see funds flow increase to other Asian markets such as India
FinTech without data cannot be regulated or monitored effectively; and, without regulation FinTech is a clear and present threat to systemic financial stability
Business mix improved under CP Gurnani. But the company was unable to match industry-leading growth rates
The launch of ChatGPT has sparked off a frenzy for Generative AI. But it might be wise to understand both what it can do – and what it cannot
Just bringing more women into the labour market isn’t enough. Whether the work provides pathways for professional growth, the quality and conditions of work are also critical considerations if we want to reap the economic and social benefits of women’s participation in the labour force
Quitting of high profile women leaders and the disproportionate impact on women in the massive big tech layoffs have set back gender diversity in the tech and telecom verticals. But women aren’t asking for any favours, just the right to be treated according to merit
Gender Budgeting is a promising framework for ensuring women-led development. It is laudable that the narrative has shifted from women’s development to women-led development
Create more formal sector jobs in labour-intensive industries, improve skills for women with secondary and primary school level education, and bolster social sector spending that creates frontline and community mobilisation work in nutrition, education and health
Equity is similar to other asset classes and has its own cycles. Even debt returns can outperform inflation during different periods
Providing more role models and mentors, and addressing misconceptions about women's abilities in certain areas can contribute to increasing the number of women founders and bridging the gender gap
Banks now have to consider buyer interests when making real estate lending policies. The Real Estate Regulation Act was a game changer. Several RERA authorities have taken to interpreting the role of lenders vis-a-vis buyers
While Tamil Nadu and Bihar governments took quick steps to counter viral videos that scared migrant workers, governments have much work to do to address the brutal “othering” of migrant workers, which have underlying political and economic motives
Messaging that worked when Ukraine stood up to a terrifying ex-superpower isn’t as persuasive when its military no longer looks like the underdog. Emerging nations wants to hear the West talk less about “defending Ukraine” and more on “seeking peace"
Self-sufficiency in food production, a sizeable foreign-exchange war chest and a vast software exports industry helped cushion the commodity and hard-currency shortages but there are cracks that require addressing
If effectively used, GAI or its tools such as ChatGPT can help address the content problem of the media industry with respect to cost, quality and speed. It can also help in improving user engagement by curating customised content