International Trade
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India’s curbs on wheat and sugar exports have spooked basmati lovers in West Asia
Speculation over a rice export ban is driving a surge in demand for basmati.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Why the rudraksha seed is a symbol of Nepal’s trade imbalance with China
While India is a significant market for the seed, Chinese buyers dominate and set the prices because they offer higher rates for the more common varieties.
Amish Raj Mulmi
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Explained: India’s record $400 billion exports don’t reveal the full picture
Despite the increasing exports, the trade deficit is widening.
Gautam Doshi, FactChecker.in
Trending
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Gujarat Police take Mumbai activist Teesta Setalvad into custody for alleged forgery
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan as an anchor on a 1980s Doordarshan music programme
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Arrested IAS officer’s son dies of bullet wounds, family alleges foul play
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‘Not pro-life, just anti-women’: George Carlin’s 1996 set resurfaces as US overturns abortion rights
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The British government is offering farmers a lump sum payment to quit agriculture
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How the world can decarbonise global trade without burdening developing countries
Developed nations should share finance and green technologies with poor states to help them reduce emissions, various stakeholders say.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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Taliban have stopped import, exports to India through Pakistan transit routes: Trade organisation
The chief of the Federation of Indian Export Organisation said prices of dry fruits were likely to rise in India due to this.
Scroll Staff
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The timing of the India-UK trade deal is crucial for both nations
What the deal involves and why it matters.
Sangeeta Khorana, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: All through Pride Month, a museum in Mexico is highlighting queer community’s role in history
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‘She wants to go to ‘Howarts’’: Comedian Shraddha as ‘Mrs Kulkarni’, mother of a class three student
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Eco India, Episode 188: How to tackle waste, which is hidden in plain sight
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‘Plastic is forever’: Actor Pierce Brosnan and his son bring attention to plastic waste management
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan as an anchor on a 1980s Doordarshan music programme
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Three takeaways from the Suez Canal blockage
What lessons can be learnt from the incident?
Dirk Siebels, The Conversation
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Centre lifts ban on onion exports from January 1 as wholesale prices plunge
In September, the government had banned export of onions to bridge the demand and supply gap in the domestic market.
Scroll Staff
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Why it will be hard for Joe Biden to undo Trump’s costly ‘America first’ trade policy
Biden might not be able to throw the door to global trade wide open, but he should be able to keep it from shutting any further.
Charles Hankla, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: Ranveer Singh tests his survival skills with Bear Grylls in Serbia
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Did a Marathi film released in May predict the current political crisis in Maharashtra?
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‘Shamshera’ trailer: Ranbir Kapoor plays a rebellious bandit in period drama
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‘The Girl From Plainville’ review: A cautionary tale of the power of suggestion
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‘Forensic’: A fleet thriller with a head-scratching twist
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China, 14 Asian countries sign RCEP – world’s largest trade pact
India pulled out of the agreement last year over concerns about cheap Chinese goods entering the country.
Scroll Staff
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US violated trade rules by imposing tariffs on China, rules World Trade Organization
United States Trade Representative Robert E Lighthizer lashed out at the world body, saying the ruling proved it had no appetite to take action against China.
Scroll Staff
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Trump’s trade war with China benefits lobbyists, but is bleeding small US businesses dry
So far, the tariff hikes have resulted in an $88 billion annual tax increase for US companies.
Lydia DePillis, ProPublica
The Field
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Ranji Trophy final, Day 4: Rajat Patidar’s ton puts MP in command, Mumbai left hoping for a miracle
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Watch: Virat Kohli upper cuts Jasprit Bumrah for six in warm-up match ahead of Test in England
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Second T20I: Harmanpreet Kaur shines as visitors defeat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets to clinch series 2-0
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Hockey: Dodge them like Navneet Kaur
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Watch: Archery World Cup – Jyothi wins compound individual silver, mixed team gold with Abhishek