World Economy
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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
Trending
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Gyanvapi petitioner says shivling found in tank, mosque lawyer says it is a fountain
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The untold story of India’s Rs 3,000-crore farmer scheme scam
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‘Your statement has been written in haste’: Letters between Mahatma Gandhi and his son Devadas
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After 70 years of ties and a rising China, it is time for India and Japan to strike a defence deal
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Fact check: Is West Bengal really as safe as Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress claim?
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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
Video
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Watch: Palestine supporters storm premises of Israeli defence company Elbit Systems in Bristol, UK
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Watch: Elderly woman who served as a nurse in World War II goes skydiving on her 100th birthday
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‘The blessing is also for animals’: Monks meet pets on the occasion of Buddha Purnima in Singapore
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Watch: Queen Elizabeth II attends Royal Windsor Horse Show to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee
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Watch: PM Narendra Modi receives cheerful welcome from Indian community in Nepal
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Seven charts that show the world is becoming a better place
A look at key data shows that the world is much better off today than ever before in history.
Julius Probst, The Conversation
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US: Markets headed for worst December fall since 1930s after Trump’s rant against central bank
Concerns that the partial government shutdown may extend for another week also continued to keep investors tense.
Scroll Staff
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Financial system has become more resilient since 2008 crisis, but countries must stay vigilant: IMF
The International Monetary Fund warned countries against rolling back reforms initiated after the financial crisis.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘777 Charlie’, meet Rakshit Shetty’s Dharma and his four-legged saviour
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Why Geetanjali Kulkarni’s no-fuss approach is proving to be a winner
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‘Vikram’ trailer: Starring Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi
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‘The Archies’ film will be ‘a true adaptation of the comics’, says co-writer Reema Kagti
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Aashram’ S3, titled ‘Ek Badnaam Aashram’, is out