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Deposit shortage: challenges facing India's banking ecosystem

In any macroeconomic framework, the household sector plays a critical role as a driver consumption, savings, and overall economic activity.

India's future dreams in Semiconductors & AI

A midst the gloom of the RG Kar affair or the Tirupati laddu scam or even the continued terrorist attacks in Jammu & Kashmir, even after the completion of the first general election in the state, we find hope and encouragement when the founder of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, in his recent visit to India says \"India will be a gigantic opportunity for us\".

The Ramayana: Justice and Modern Man

Consisting of Twenty-Four Thousand worthy Sanskrit verses, the Ramayana is one such epic, which provides a pathway to one committed to justice to establish himself as an ideal human being by following the exemplary life of its hero.

Vallabhbhai Patel: A Sardar of Farmers, A Matchless Social Reformer and the Maker of United India

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was instrumental in unifying the princely states to form the Union of India.

Understanding Prosperity: NOBEL Prize awarded for groundbreaking research on institutions and economic development

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Memory of Alfred Nobel to three US-based economistsDaron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson\"for their studies on how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.\"

Sinking Resources: Groundwater crisis and sustainable solutions in Kolkata

Kolkata's underground water crisis is becoming a serious issue, driven by rapid urbanization and the construction of high-rise buildings.

Tourism Industry positively impacted by the festive season

Diwali transforms streets into a spectacle of festive lights, Diwali transforms streets into olis, and families gearing up for grand celebrations.

RBI's Shift to a Neutral Stance: Signaling a New Phase in Monetary Policy

For over a year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a firm stance against inflation, raising interest rates by 250 basis points between May 2022 and February 2023 in response to post-pandemic price pressures.

UK Budget

There _ he latest UK budget represents a departure from previous fiscal documents.

Han Kang's Historic Nobel Prize Win

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to T South Korean writer Han Kang, 53, known for her works including The Vegetarian, The White Book, Human Acts, and Greek Lessons.

Startups are reshaping India's technology template

\"You shouldn't focus on why you can't do something, which is what most people do.

Elections 2024: Illusion & Reality

Whenever there is an election, we find the politicians speaking in hyperboles – and possibly, 2024 Lok Sabha has reached a crest.

Government initiatives aim to bolster rubber cultivation and innovation

Rubber tree plantation has seen significant growth in India, thanks to robust government oversight and favorable weather conditions.

Macron speaks on Europe's economic fragility

Many heads of state often speak on topics over which they have little control or vested interest.

Indian industries stand to benefit in raising of tariff on Chinese imports to the US

A delicate balance of power and influence exists between the United States of America and China.

Chabahar Port Agreement: Part of India's strategic and economic vision for Central Asia and Europe

On May 13, India and Iran signed a 10-year contract to operate the Chabahar port in Iran.

It is quite incredible to see things of interest happen with the blessings of the divine trio

Swamiji once said, “The wind of divine grace is always blowing. You just need to spread your sail.

The battle for sustainability: Earth Day's message of 'Planet vs. Plastics

World Earth Day, observed annually on April 22 worldwide, commemorates contemporary environmental advancements and promotes awareness of the imperative to conserve Earth and its resources.

Mother Teresa International Award 2024: Celebrating Humanity and Service

The Mother Teresa International Award, a prestigious honor recognizing individuals dedicated to serving humanity, will host its 2024 ceremony in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Can India get out of the middle income trap?

In the mid-1980s, international financial institutions moved away from calling their member countries as poor and rich countries, or as developed and less developed countries.

How is India's falling household savings rate worrisome for its development?

There has been a sharp reduction in the household net financial savings rate in 2022-23, leading to an overall decline in the financial savings rate.

Japan's economic crisis and its impact on India

Japan’s economic crisis, ongoing for nearly four decades, continues to deteriorate with no clear end in sight.

Rise of BRICS and the West: The dethroning of the US Dollar

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been warning about a growing rift in global trade along geopolitical lines.

Households saving more in physical assets; making funds inaccessible for investment

With inflation continuing to hurt daily budgets, Indian households are finding it difficult to save money.

A new chapter in Singapore's Leadership: continuity and change

The departure of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong marks the beginning of a new era in Singapore, as Lawrence Wong ascends to the post of the country’s fourth Prime Minister.

Disabled children: Education and rehabilitation

Child disability is, in fact, a serious and challenging problem of the world.

India's 2024 Elections: Is it a fight between a macro & micro view of development?

The seven phase massive election process in the largest democracy of the world is on; and the churn throws up hope as well as despair.

Empowering India's workforce: launch of comprehensive skill training programme

Srihari Global IISD Foundation, in collaboration with Birla Open Minds and SAHAJ Retail Private Limited, has launched a groundbreaking skill training program aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and fostering career growth across India.

DVC achieves record power generation in its 75-year journey

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has accomplished a significant milestone by generating 43.32 billion units of electricity during the fiscal year 2022-23.

"Sticky" inflation is still a global worry!

While major world economies have successfully tackled inflation over the last six months by bringing retail inflation (the monthly consumer price index-based inflation) close to the central bank target rates of 2% with and emerging economies including India’s Reserve Bank of India have achieved some measure of success, all is not well yet.