India needs multiple measures to get proper clarity on poverty
A clear picture of poverty reduction requires all the data we can get and that includes consumption
India needs a multidimensional, local-level prosperity index
Income and consumption are not enough to determine whether an individual is disadvantaged on social, educational or health parameters, or in relative living standards and quality of life
Mint Explainer: Why UNESCO wants a global smartphone ban in schools
Mere proximity to a mobile device was found to distract students and have a negative impact on learning in 14 countries, UNESCO said in a 435-page report released on July 26
Is buying back shares the best use of L&T free cash?
The potential ₹10,000-crore buyback promises a windfall for investors whether they choose to sell their shares or not. But should L&T have used it to fuel growth or retire debt instead?
Shifting consumer habits are transforming the packaging industry
Packaging is no longer about merely preserving products. It also plays a crucial role in building brand loyalty and helping to create a sustainable future
Mint Explainer: Jan Vishwas amendment bill returns to Parliament
The bill proposes to, among other things, decriminalise minor offences by amending 181 provisions across 42 Acts that are administered by no less than 19 ministries
Mint Explainer: Govt proposes bigger role for private companies in mining
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment) Bill, 2023 promotes exploration of mineral resources by the private sector by offering a composite exploration licence for deep-seated and critical minerals
Mint Explainer: When and why do companies buy back their shares?
Share buybacks are a tax-efficient way of rewarding shareholders, but may also indicate the company lacks avenues for further growth
Miss World is welcome: It’ll help expose a myth
Beauty contests are clearly good for lucre but it is liberty that must lead us to roll out a pink carpet for them. Just don’t forget to pass the mike along to critics of what these gigs are about
India needs multiple measures to get proper clarity on poverty
A clear picture of poverty reduction requires all the data we can get and that includes consumption
Adopt a comprehensive plan for nature conservation
The link between animal welfare and human well-being is often lost on us but we must do all we can to ensure that we take care of other species and protect our natural endowment of diversity.
Utopia or dystopia: Can artificial intelligence really be regulated?
We should perhaps turn to Isaac Asimov’s fictional ‘three laws of robotics’ to protect us from robots that are smarter than us
It’s often more than a buzz that the rich get from risk
The rich often see extreme travel as an escape from their mundane lives but such adventures also have other drivers, including risk-taking as a status symbol or means of self-affirmation.
A Parliament floor test would serve democracy
The Modi government can easily defeat a no-confidence vote but its value as polls approach will lie in what it reveals of which party stands where in Parliament rather than rhetoric
Universities should lead the way as we adapt to the future of work
Indian varsities must orient themselves to produce graduates who can thrive amid rapid changes
The world can’t overlook the long shadow of Versailles
The proposal of using Russia’s frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine must grapple with the lessons of history