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Energy revolution: Hitting the brakes on growth isn't fair to poor nations

In India and nearly everywhere else, utilities are the main customers of solar and wind power. But electricity is only one part of our carbon footprint

Elections in India, Turkey and Thailand show democracy is not dead

Nevertheless, the last week has been full of reminders that, even in an age when democracy seemed to be in retreat, voters retain the power to prevent their countries from collapsing into autocracy

Minister's hate speech about Muslims liable for prosecution

The SC, in a recent order, ruled that hate speech was a serious offence and directed all states and UTs to register hate speech cases even if no complaint is made by an individual

Pakistan faces another lost decade of recovery as army takes on Imran Khan

Pakistan's institutions were never that strong anyway; the military was, famously, the only thing in the country that worked

What makes the fight for India's 1.4 billion consumers a fixed match

"Big-5 grew not just at the expense of the smallest firms, but also of the next largest firms," Viral Acharya wrote

Shielding governance failure will not resolve Manipur's problems

The contentious issues of eviction of forest villages, Meiteis demanding ST status and the breakdown of talks on autonomy with the Kukis coalesced, creating an explosive situation

A torrid summer, rise in power demand risks stalling Asia's climate goals

It's the expectation of a torrid summer that has sent coal stockpiles in Asia's biggest economies soaring in recent months - and sooner or later, all that carbon is going to end up getting burned

G20 health agenda: An opportunity for India to shape action in health care

India's assumption of the presidency of the G20 in 2023, forming the G20 troika with Indonesia and Brazil, marks the first time that the troika has been constituted solely by members from LMICs

Despite it's economic, political troubles, here's why Britain needs a king

Unexpectedly, he seems to offer at least the possibility of following his mother as a bastion of stability in a nation that is suffering a protracted crisis of self-confidence

Implosion of India's tech startups reveals fundamental flaws in the system

By some estimates, 92 companies in the sector have laid off over 25,000 employees since the beginning of the year

In its 50th year, IEA and Opec's marriage is overcome with bickering

There's a level of natural antagonism between the two bodies

After a decade in wilderness, Indian banks healthy, but still not cautious

With the incremental credit-to-deposit ratio running at 111%, Indian banks will have to pay more to savers - sacrificing some part of their high profitability

Ageing Biden makes Kamala Harris matter much more in US prez polls 2024

If the 2024 race comes down to Biden vs. Trump again, we are going to need those independents and moderate Republicans to show up again

Is ChatGPT using artificial emotional intelligence as its secret weapon?

Their designers may also prioritize fluency over accuracy. That is one reason why these tools are exceptionally good at mimicking empathy

Why RIL investors are still unconvinced of Mukesh Ambani's hydrogen foray

Mukesh Ambani's new-energy ambition is even more complex than his telecom foray, which triggered a long period of debt-fueled expansion

Can India realise its demographic dividend & outperform an ageing China?

In a world-historical shift, India is surpassing China to become the world's most populous country. But the question often heard in recent days - whether India can realize its demographic dividend?

BJP's innovative attempts at forging a new national identity

Constructing a shared national identity is the typical challenge of pluralistic societies like India. However, the definition of Indianness is changing of late

How many Indians are there really? India isn't ready for the answer

Centre has a somewhat difficult relationship with data. Various surveys and calculations, from the national income accounts to household consumption patterns and jobs data, have been cancelled

With nearly 100% stock returns in 16 months ITC is in no hurry to win

The unhurried pace of ITC, not controlled by any business family, has been reassuring

Why artificial intelligence could spell the end of OS as we know it

Critical mass for each of these companies seeking to sell AI services will be both crucial and lucrative