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Opinion | What Really Is A Freebie? Depends On Whom You Ask
The CEC was right when he said defining a freebie was difficult. It is fraught with philosophical challenges, the first of which lies in the subjective nature of value.
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Opinion | Why India's 'BIMARU' States Have Remained So
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh report the lowest rural MPCE at ₹3,788 and ₹3,578, and urban MPCE at ₹5,165 and ₹5,474. Madhya Pradesh and Odisha show slightly better figures but still fall below the national average.
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Opinion | 11 Reasons Simultaneous Elections Aren't 'Anti-Constitution'
While the Oppositions objections to simultaneous elections appear to be driven more by political expediency than constitutional merit, the arguments they present fail to withstand legal scrutiny.
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Opinion | India, West, And Why 'Narrative Sovereignty' Matters
In this digital age, where perceptions shape reality, safeguarding narrative sovereignty is crucial. Anything less risks leaving a nations destiny in the hands of those who neither share nor serve its interests.
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How One Nation, One Subscription Can Spur Knowledge Revolution
India's model shows that through strategic policymaking, the Global South can leverage collective bargaining power to challenge the monopolistic practices of academic publishers.
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Opinion | G20 Climate Declaration: It's Only Words...
The declaration's call for circular economies and waste reduction is undermined by its refusal to confront the unsustainable consumption patterns of high-income countries.
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Opinion | How A Rebellion Born Out Of Covid Made Trump The President
Trumps unfiltered, anti-institutional rhetoric offered an alternative, channelling the frustration of those who felt marginalised by an increasingly performative political culture.
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Bibek Debroy's Last NDTV Column: Why India Needs A New Poverty Line
With the release of new data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), there is an opportunity to recalibrate India's poverty line to reflect contemporary socio-economic conditions.
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Opinion | How Gati Shakti Is Transforming India's Global Value Chains
PM Gati Shakti integrates 44 central ministries and 36 states/Union Territories onto a single platform with over 1,600 data layers.
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Opinion | India's Out-Of-Pocket Health Spend Is Decreasing. Here's How
The government's commitment to increasing public health investments provides a solid foundation, but future efforts must ensure that these resources are effectively utilised.
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Opinion | How Bengal, Once An Economic Powerhouse, Lost Its Shine
West Bengal's economic decline, particularly in comparison to its counterparts Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, reflects a marked divergence in growth trajectories since the 1960s.
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Opinion | The Changing Nature Of Poverty In India
The shift toward dietary diversity, rising incomes, and declining cereal consumption signals progress and calls for nuanced policy interventions.
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Opinion | How PMJDY Sparked A Ripple Effect Across India's Economy
By bringing millions into the formal banking system, PMJDY has enhanced economic participation, reduced poverty, and contributed to social stability, mirroring the transformative impact of the US's Marshall Plan.
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Opinion | The Economic Rationale For Amending The Waqf Act
The Sachar Committee flagged the meagre revenue generation from Waqf properties. The report observed that annual income from Waqf properties (in 2005) across India was approximately ₹163 crore, representing a meagre rate of return of just 2.7%.
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Opinion | Viksit Bharat Vision Unveiled in PM's Independence Day Speech
PM Modi's speech marks a clear step forward in his vision for aViksit Bharatby 2047. It builds on existing reforms, from boosting manufacturing to empowering youth, while laying out new goals for innovation, governance, and sustainabili
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Opinion | Why Are Our Cities Crumbling Under Just 30mm Of Rain?
Our cities are paralysed by a mere 30mm of rain. The death of these young aspirants is a stark reminder of failure at multiple levels.
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Opinion | Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: On Budget 2024's Laser Focus On Employment
This year's Union Budget has taken a practical approach, focusing on employment and skilling with clear, strategic initiatives to ensure that the jobs created are meaningful and sustainable.
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Opinion | Economic Survey 2024 Signals Resilient Growth, Despite All Odds
The Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights the resilience of India's economy. The real GDP growth rate reached 8.2% in FY24, sustaining over 7% growth for three consecutive years. Further, the survey has projected FY25 real GDP growth at 6.5% to 7%.
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Opinion | Why Land Reforms Should Be Part Of The Upcoming Budget
India's land records are often outdated, incomplete, or riddled with inaccuracies. This inefficiency stymies financial inclusion by perpetuating uncertainty and risk in lending.
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Opinion | Unemployment In India: The Private Sector Needs To Do Its Bit Too
Adam Smith in his seminal work, The Wealth of Nations, observed that "the real price of everything, what everything really costs to the man who wants to acquire it, is the toil and trouble of acquiring it".
