World Economy
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Birmingham, UK’s second-largest city, declares itself bankrupt
The council have blamed a £760 million bill for equal pay claims, problems installing a new IT system and £1 billion in government cuts for its problems.
Scroll Staff
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US shuts down Signature Bank – second lender to fail in three days
The New York-based bank had assets valuing more than $110 billion dollars, making it the third largest lender to have collapsed in the US’ history.
Scroll Staff
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Recession will hit one-third of world economy in 2023, says IMF chief
The US, the European Union and China are all slowing simultaneously, International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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Varanasi poll: As 33 nominations are rejected, eight applicants allege that the process was rigged
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What a regal South Indian ornament in a famous Rossetti painting tells us about the British Raj
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May global fiction: Six hot-off-the-press books to take you on a world literary tour
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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UK faces longest recession since records began, warns central bank
The Bank of England announced its biggest interest rate hike since 1989 after consumer price inflation rose to a 40-year high in September.
Scroll Staff
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From Pakistan to Ghana, the whole world is facing a debt crisis
Richer countries like the US and China can help developing countries steer clear of this mess. But will they?
Patrick E. Shea, The Conversation
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These four issues will shape the world economy for the next few years
Will tensions ease and the economy recover or is the world headed for more turmoil?
David Bach, The Conversation
Video
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Economic bailout of Sri Lanka shouldn’t cause more pain to its citizens
Bailouts can’t be called fair until they stop rewarding political elites for their poor policy choices.
Sayantan Ghosal, The Conversation & Dania Thomas, The Conversation
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Why the global system for rating companies’ ethical credentials makes no sense
Unlike financial reports, there is no legal requirement for ESG disclosures to be assured by certified public accountants.
Marc Lepere, The Conversation
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Will 2022 be the year when the global (and Indian) economy recovers from the pandemic?
Will there be a proper pandemic recovery?
Muhammad Ali Nasir, The Conversation
The Reel
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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Ease of doing business: China’s rank drops as World Bank corrects ‘irregularities’, India unaffected
The ratings of United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia were also downgraded, while Azerbaijan saw an improvement.
Scroll Staff
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Covid-19 has disrupted the global supply chain – and that’s bad news for the UK
The protectionist mindset sparked by the Brexit movement has not helped.
Uma S Kambhampati, The Conversation
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World Bank says India retains top spot in remittances in 2018: Report
The Indian diaspora sent $79 billion home.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings to take the final playoffs spot
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants