Global Economy
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Why central banks face an epic battle against inflation amid political obstacles in 2023
The autonomy of the reserve banks around the globe are under threat with growing government pressure.
Steve Schifferes, The Conversation
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IMF chief warns of global recession, says growth rate forecast will be downgraded further
One-third of world’s economies are expected to contract by two quarters, Kristalina Georgieva said.
Scroll Staff
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Why ejecting Russia from the SWIFT payment system is largely symbolic
To understand the limited practical effect of the measure, it is worth looking at Iran.
Alistair Milne, The Conversation
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Turkey’s currency crisis shows why it’s a bad idea to cut interest rates amid inflation
The Turkish lira has now lost nearly 40% of its value since the beginning of the year.
Gulcin Ozkan, The Conversation
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What the post-Covid-19 world will look like for the aviation industry
Has the pandemic temporarily stalled air travel or reshaped it forever?
Darren Ellis, The Conversation, Jorge Guira, The Conversation & Roger Tyers, The Conversation
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Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says capitalism is ‘under serious threat’
Rajan said governments cannot afford to factor in social inequality when planning economic policies.
Scroll Staff
Video
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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
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Bangladesh has emerged as one of the largest denim exporters to Europe, United States
H&M, Walmart, Levi’s, Diesel, Wrangler, Boss and Gap are among its clients.
Ibrahim Hossain Ovi
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Watch: Global investor Ruchir Sharma is convinced China's economy is running on 'borrowed time
Sharma had accurately predicted the slowdown of the BRIC economies in 2012.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Farok J Contractor
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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California has just 3% of India’s population, but 125% of its GDP
Data analysis shows that the Indian economy is projected to become the world's third largest by 2030.
Devanik Saha, IndiaSpend.com
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Trump and Clinton want to bring back millions of outsourced jobs – here’s why they can’t
Instead of trying to bring back the old economy jobs that have been lost, the US should focus on training Americans in the new skills that will be needed.
Stephan Manning and Marcus M. Larsen, The Conversation
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India to remain world's fastest-growing large economy: World Bank
The financial institution projected the country would grow at 7.8% this year, while China would record a modest 6.7%.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship