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Business and Economy
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India’s latest GDP growth numbers are ‘mystifying’, says former chief economic advisor
Arvind Subramanian said that the implied inflation in the GDP numbers is 1% to 1.5%, while the actual inflation is between 3% and 5%.
Scroll Staff
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A new book examines the battle for e-commerce success between Amazon and Walmart
An excerpt from ‘Clash: Amazon versus Walmart’, by Nirmalya Kumar.
Nirmalya Kumar
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Indians are desperate for jobs despite a fast-growing economy – what is the solution?
What the country needs is a manufacturing strategy akin to China’s that focuses on labour-intensive manufacturing.
Santosh Mehrotra, The Conversation
Trending
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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YouTube, X block access in India to documentary on killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader
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What makes Delhi’s electronic bazaars among the few remaining invaluable and dynamic public spaces
For the urban working classes bazaars allow for both adda and making a living. They affirm the existence of those who work on the margins.
Maitrayee Deka, The Conversation
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Is the US headed for another banking crisis?
A major scheme to prop up the US banking system is ending, while a second may be winding down.
Ru Xie, The Conversation
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Paytm Payments Bank fined Rs 5.49 crore for violating law against money-laundering
The penalty comes as a further setback to the digital bank, which has been directed by the Reserve Bank of India to stop accepting fresh deposits from March 15.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Watch: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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Watch: At 123 feet, this dosa made in Bengaluru is the longest in the world
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Watch: Stampede-like situation at a temple in UP as lakhs of devotees visit for pre-Holi festivities
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Household expenditure report was ‘election-inspired’ document released by Centre, alleges Congress
The survey, which is usually conducted every five years, was released on February 24 for the first time after 2011-’12.
Scroll Staff
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Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down from payments bank board
The development comes ahead of the March 15 deadline set by the Reserve Bank of India for Paytm Payments Bank to wind down operations.
Scroll Staff
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What explains the persistent weak demand in the Indian economy?
There is neither a K-shaped recovery nor an overall income increase. But reduced disposable incomes of median households has led to loss of purchasing power.
Puja Guha, Amalendu Jyotishi & Neeraj Hatekar
The Reel
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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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Stagnant salaries, surge in women’s self-employment: Rise in ‘real’ wages is only half the picture
The increase in earnings for casual work, which is precarious and unsecured, and distress-driven women’s work reflects the dire employment situation.
Divya Pradeep
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Centre will allow additional borrowing if we withdraw our lawsuit: Kerala tells Supreme Court
The state government had moved the court, alleging violation of fiscal federalism after the Union government capped its borrowing capacity.
Scroll Staff
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UAE, India among top countries to do business in but Western economies hold sway in one key aspect
Asian and West Asian countries are leading in consumer services while Western economies continue to lead in business services, which are more profitable.
Sreevas Sahasranamam, The Conversation & Aileen Ionescu-Somers, The Conversation
The Field
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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour