Editorial: Say cheers
India’s economy is expected to grow by 8.3 per cent this fiscal year, according to the World Bank, making it the second-fastest-growing major economy. Continue Reading
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World Bank agrees to give USD 100 mn to Sri Lanka
The World Bank has agreed to give a $100 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, local media reported on Thursday. Continue Reading
Editorial: Three cheers
China will now allow couples to legally have a third child as it seeks to hold off a demographic crisis that could threaten its hopes of increased prosperity and global influence. Continue Reading
After 22 years, world sees increase in extreme poverty
As a domestic worker, Amsale Hailemariam knew from the inside out the luxury villas that had grown up around her simple shelter of raw metal and plastic sheeting. And in them, she saw how her country, Ethiopia, had transformed. Continue Reading
India’s economy to contract by 3.2% in 2020-21: World Bank
The World Bank has said India’s economy will shrink by 3.2 per cent in the current fiscal. Continue Reading
Coronavirus ‘infects’ business in Ritchie Street
Here in Chennai, Ritchie Street has been the go-to place for electronic products. Coronavirus has blowed the business of shopkeepers here as the shortage of Chinese imports have left them face an unseen situation. Continue Reading
Govt should make Indian aviation sector globally competitive: SpiceJet CMD
As India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing civil aviation markets of the world, it is time that the government take steps to make the aviation sector globally competitive beginning with reduction on its tax structure, the head of a low-cost airline has said. Continue Reading
Chennai cartoonist talks about his passion, recognition
At a time when there is an over-load of information, what is hard to get is some perspective and maybe some good humour. It is then that people like S Ravishanker (50), come to the rescue. Continue Reading
India should penetrate global markets: NITI Aayog chief
India should penetrate global markets, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said, even as he stressed on promoting manufacturing in the country in a big way. Continue Reading
RBI Ex-Dir: Consult with developing economies before decision
Global financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank should consult developing economies before taking decisions on them, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director Rabi Mishra said on Sunday. Continue Reading