Economic Times
Recent introduction of a transfer tax on remittances complicates the legacy of liberalisation. The tax, potentially an attempt to conserve forex or cu
Imran Khan, former Pakistani Prime Minister, has applied to run for Oxford University's next chancellor. The university has adapted its rules for him,
The focus of NHAI shifted from building new highways to maintaining existing ones after a decade. This change aimed to bring quicker economic benefits
Delhi had 22 'satisfactory' air quality days thanks to favorable weather, not human actions. Despite significant reductions, Beijing still suffers fro
India aims to boost its manufacturing GDP share to 25% by 2030, driven by the 'China + 1' strategy and initiatives like Make in India. The government
India's 24 nuclear power plants (NPPs) account for 8,080 MWe, which is 2.76 % of India's energy-generation mix. India aims to increase it from 8,180 M
Composed by SD Burman with the words by Sahir Ludhianvi, this is a mix of melody, emotion, and lyrical beauty. Dutt's voice brings an unparalleled dep
When it comes to equanimity, as per the Gita, using Ram as an example. It underscored the importance of maintaining a steady mind amid life’s ups an
Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, CDSs have evoked a negative perception. In India, mutual funds (MFs) are permitted to buy CDS to hedge risk on c
Central banks, notably China's, have significantly increased gold purchases post Russia-Ukraine conflict, aiming to reduce reliance on the dollar. Ami
The critical function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is to act as a stabilizer for the Indian economy, managing conflicts and ensuring stability t
After Sheikh Hasina's removal as Bangladesh's Prime Minister, attacks on Hindus have increased. India and Israel have expressed concerns, while other
Kamala Harris's "crazy person" laugh has become an unusual point of criticism from Donald Trump, revealing more about him than about Harris. Unlike or
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has decided to waive local clinical trials for certain drugs approved in select ICH markets, e
Mamata Banerjee's 'order' to the police on Monday (Aug 12) to find the perpetrator(s) by Sunday (Aug 18) or else she would have the case transferred t
The article explores the prevailing jingoism in the US and India, where facts are often dismissed in favor of national pride. An Ivy League professor
It's about the discovery of 'Pastel de Nata,' a Portuguese custard tart. Initially mistaking it for a savory item, they first experienced its deliciou
Kamala is not the only Indian to suddenly turn Black. At the 1969 Woodstock concert, when Ravi Shankar was playing sitar, he turned into Jimi Hendrix
Aadhaar has made great strides in streamlining processes by cleaning up databases, such as PAN and bank accounts. Its eKYC services have minimised cos
Western thought values universalism. It also values authority, which splits into two groups. One group gives authority to a human being, which we can
