The mandarins at the Finance Ministry (including the Reserve Bank of India) are working overtime. But little seems to be happening. The downward slide of the rupee continues. Each day a new low is being recorded. This despite the fact that since the beginning of April this year, the rupee slide has been one of the biggest concerns of the government - or so it wants us to believe

Fundamentals of the Indian economy drive the rupee

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Are the poor actually vanishing? Well, the answer will depend upon how do you classify the poor. With multiple institutions and multiple definitions of who constitute the poor, there are bound to be multiple answers to the question.

Why the statistics on the country's poor is meaningless

The recent comments of L K Advani (which appear as if he is preferring Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan over Narendra Modi) have made one thing clear. Within BJP, Modi has passionate followers but he has even more aggressive opponents and there is no evidence yet that his supporters constitute the majority

Is this Advani's last try at being Prime Minister?

The country has an extremely low SHE quotient. By this I am not referring to the lack of respect the country has for women but to the low levels of safety, health and education in the country. These three elements are the cornerstone for the development of a healthy and vibrant society. And a healthy and vibrant society is the bedrock for a prosperous nation. If the population of a country is safe, educated and healthy the productivity is much higher and automatically the growth of a nation is comparatively higher. This is what is essentially meant by reaping the benefits of a healthy population  technically termed as "demographic dividends".

India's low 'SHE' quotient.

When 2012 was ending, little did the ruling UPA think that 2013 could be uglier. Year 2012 was marked by large-scale corruption scandals, the corporates were on a low since growth was becoming gloomy and everything was turning from bad to worse. The ruling UPA had thought with the end of the year -â€“ the next will surely be better.

Mr Chidambaramâ€™s dilemma: Balance or tilt?

I had barely finished my lecture in support of Tax on Super Rich, when this gentleman sprang up from the audience and asked me how the finance ministry will define â€œSuper Richâ€ in India. I managed to answer his question by reminding him that certain issues should be left to the mandarins at the ministry.

The dishonest super-rich club of India

The Indian Navy's latest survey ship -- INS Nirdeshak -- that boasts over "80 per cent indigenous content", reaffirming the naval force's focus towards Aatmanirbharta, is all set to be commissioned at Visakhapatnam on December 18, a senior official said on Friday.
The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth.
"The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest survey ship 'Nirdeshak' at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, on December 18," a Navy spokesperson said.
The ceremony will be hosted by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command and attended by distinguished guests, including senior naval officials and GRSE representatives.
The ship, built at GRSE Kolkata, boasts over 80 per cent indigenous content, reaffirming India's expertise in ship design and construction and the Indian Navy's focus towards 'Aatmanirbharta', he said.
The 110-meter-long vessel, with a displacement of approximately 3,800 tonnes, is powered by

INS Vaghsheer, the sixth Scorpene (Kalvari-class) submarine, sails out for its sea trials. It is likely to be handed over to the Navy soon

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 13: Natvits Beverages Pvt Ltd, founded in 2018, has quickly emerged as a trailblazer in the beverage industry with its flagship brand, AQUAPEYA. The company has carved a niche for itself by manufacturing high-quality mineral water, fruit juices, carbonated soft drinks, and energy drinks that cater to the ever-evolving preferences of consumers.

Natvits Beverages Pvt Ltd: Revolutionizing the Beverage Industry with AQUAPEYA

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 13: Q Group, a prominent organization established in 2013 and "One of the fastest growing services providers of Staffing, Integrated Facility Management Security, Training  &amp;  Development" has unveiled QPLUS Education and Training - QPET, a premier educational platform dedicated to providing cutting-edge courses, comprehensive training, and impactful skill development programs.

Q Group Introduces QPLUS Education and Training: A New Era of Skill Development and Empowerment

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 13: homeClass, a leading name in school-level Olympiad training, has been honoured with the "Best School-Level Olympiad Training Academy" award at the World Education Summit, held on 05 December 2024 in Mumbai, India. The accolade recognizes homeClass's unwavering commitment to excellence in preparing young minds for competitive examinations.

homeClass Wins Prestigious \"Best School-Level Olympiad Training Academy\" Award at World Education Summit 2024

New Delhi [India], December 13: At a national conclave by Metrix Research  &amp;  Analytics, experts emphasised the need for innovation in affordable, energy-efficient home products to fuel market growth. The home products market, projected to reach INR 3.50 lakh crore, is evolving with the industry's ability to offer luxury items at accessible prices, meeting the growing demand for high-quality products. Bridging the affordability gap was also identified as a key priority, alongside recognising the rising aspirations of Indian consumers.

Affordable, High-quality Home Products Vital to Industry\'s Growth: Industry Leaders at Metrix Conclave

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Stock market crash: The Indian stock market crashed heavily on Friday, with the BSE's Sensex dropping 1,207 points or 1.48 per cent to its intraday low of 80,082

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Allu Arjun was arrested over a stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere in Hyderabad, which led to a woman's death and her son's hospitalisation

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E-commerce giant Amazon on Tuesday announced its commitment to enable USD 80 billion in cumulative exports from India by 2030 and said it has partnered with DPIIT to establish India as a global manufacturing hub.
Amit Agarwal, Senior Vice President for Emerging Markets at Amazon, made the announcements during the company's annual 'Smbhav Summit'.
"Motivated by the progress that we made in driving exports out of India...we are quadrupling our focus in India... we are going to advance our commitment to enable USD 80 billion in exports by 2030," Agarwal said.
Amazon had earlier pledged to digitising 10 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), achieving USD 20 billion in cumulative exports from India, and creating 2 million jobs in the country by 2025.
"We are humbled to share that we have hit our pledge to digitise 10 million small businesses one year ahead of time and have enabled over 12 million small businesses to become a part of the digital economy. We have enabled .

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CUET-UG will return to the computer-based format from 2025 and students will be allowed to appear for any subject irrespective of the subjects studied in class 12, according to UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar.
In an interview with PTI, Kumar said an expert panel set up by the University Grants Commission (UGC) conducted a review of the exam and proposed several changes.
The panel examined various aspects of the test, such as its structure, number of papers, duration of test papers, syllabus alignment and operational logistics. The changes recommended by it were approved by the commission in a recent meeting.
"The exam will be conducted only in CBT (computer-based test) mode from 2025. We conducted the exam in hybrid mode last year but we will move to CBT mode because it is much more reliable and secure as compared to other modes of examination.
"Candidates will also be allowed to opt for subjects in CUET-UG which they haven't studied in class 12 to allow the students to cross over the 

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, JNU vice-chancellor, JNU

Start-ups not working on technologies that can replace humans in workflow will not last long, Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma said on Tuesday.
While speaking at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit, Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, however, said that his company will need more people to develop technology and provide support as the adoption of AI increases.
When asked about whether Paytm is also looking at technologies to reduce its workforce, Sharma said, "We will need to hire more ... to provide technology support. Technology companies will become stronger with the adoption of tech".
During his session on Digital Transformation, Sharma said anything that is being done physically or mentally will be replaced by AI like car driving and writing code. Startups not developing tech to replace human workflow will not last long.
"If you are not building a startup that removes the obligation of a human's workflow, you're not building a company that will be .

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Flexible contracts with suppliers and access to cost-effective cloud solutions are giving home-grown mid-segment hotel brands a competitive edge against international counterparts in India, according to a whitepaper by cloud-based hospitality technology solutions provider Hotelogix.
According to the whitepaper, home-grown mid-market brands with small inventory can experience rapid growth in tier II, III, and IV cities, as it is exceedingly challenging for international brands to establish operational capabilities in those areas where 80-85 per cent of demand is domestic.
India's home-grown mid-segment hotel brands control about 60 per cent of the total branded rooms available in the country, it mentioned.
These domestic mid-market brands have also begun exploring management contracts and franchise models as a growth strategy, providing a significant competitive advantage over international chains, it said.
Being Indian brands, they understand local people, culture, and tradition ..

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The European Union has provided India with inputs on the alleged involvement of certain Indian entities in supplying "high priority" goods with possible military application to Russia in violation of Western sanctions, people familiar with the development said.
EU Sanctions Envoy David O Sullivan said he visited India in October to discuss with Indian authorities "systemic solutions" to stop the "illicit flow" of the common high priority items to Russia.
There was no immediate comment from the Indian side on the matter. India has been maintaining that as a matter of policy, it only recognises UN sanctions.
"I travelled to India in October 2024 for the second time to discuss with Indian authorities systemic solutions to stop the illicit flow of common high priority items to Russia," Sullivan said in response to a query.
It is learnt that he provided certain details to the Indian authorities about the Indian firms allegedly supplying products to Russia circumventing the sanctions ...

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Highlighting the historical presence of Hindus in Bangladesh, stating, "We are vanished from Afghanistan. We are vanished from Pakistan. This is the high time. If we are not saved now, we will be

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Despite the growth slowdown, a rate cut-cycle is unlikely to start anytime soon

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In the absence of meaningful private investment and job creation, India is slipping back into its pre-Covid-19 rut, and its economic czars are once again publicly refusing to acknowledge the slowdown

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology alleges that the essay, titled 'On Pacifism', could be interpreted as encouraging violent protests on campus

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Sitharaman said that intergenerational debt is mounting on countries, and it is important for the government and industry to work together to manage debt at the national and sub-national levels

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