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Second covid wave gets stronger in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is catching up fast with larger states, with Shimla alone recording a 26% rise in coronavirus cases within a week’s time

3 min read2 Sep 2021
News

After rising steadily, India's share in global covid deaths crosses 10%

However, the growth in the caseload as well as deaths in India is now at its slowest so far in the pandemic

3 min read16 Oct 2020
Opinion

Most people cannot afford fruits and vegetables: ‘Lancet’ study

Except people in high-income countries, most of the world cannot afford the fruits and vegetables they need, according to research in 'Lancet'

2 min read7 Sep 2016
Companies

How India’s top firms fare in employing women and persons with disabilities

Employment data for India's top 100 firms by market cap shows there is much scope for improvement in employment of women and persons with disabilities

4 min read9 Aug 2016
Politics

How are Muslims spread on India’s economic map?

Divergences in social background of Muslims across regions might hold the key to the difference in their economic status

3 min read22 Dec 2015
Opinion

What does the Taylor rule say about interest rate cuts?

Rising oil prices, below normal monsoon and external volatility suggest caution

1 min read2 Jun 2015
Politics

How representative are India’s MPs?

An analysis of the 543 members of Parliament inducted into the Lok Sabha throws up interesting results

1 min read29 Jan 2015