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Farok J Contractor
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Should India devalue its currency like China has?
There are both advantages and disadvantages to doing so.
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Why the US may continue to run trade deficits with China despite imposing import tariffs
The pattern will hold as long as investors do not lose faith in the dollar as safe haven and foreign workers continue to toil for less than $5 a week.
Farok J Contractor
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Even religious idols come from China: Seven reasons why ‘Make in India’ is a distant goal
These obstacles have encouraged India’s growing trade imbalance with China.
Farok J Contractor
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Why do people oppose globalisation?
Modernisation of lifestyles and industries alter work and life patterns more fundamentally.
Farok J Contractor
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Brexit vote: The angst over globalisation is misplaced
More truth-telling is needed in a complex world where the disgruntled try to cherry-pick among regulations, globalisation.
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Does China manipulate its currency as Donald Trump claims?
Trump is only the latest US politician to bash China over its trade and currency policies. Is the criticism fair?
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes