We’re scared of 3rd COVID-19 wave: Migrant workers reflect on 2 years of turbulence

Two years on, ripples from the first COVID-19 wave continue to cast a shadow on lives of migrant workers

Shepherds in distress: No procurement by J&K Wool Board since 2019 as COVID-19 mars market

The sector was already in bad shape with the country’s growing reliance on imported wool 

COVID-19: As cases ebb, Odisha migrant workers begin returning to workplaces

The migrant workers preferred to go back to their workplaces given the declining cases and fewer job opportunities in Odisha

No pension for 5,000 Bhopal gas tragedy widows for 18 months

Endless wait for Rs 1,000 a month; victims unable to protest due to COVID-19 pandemic  

International Women’s Day: 10 million more girls at risk of child marriage due to COVID-19, warns UNICEF

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, as many as 100 million girls were at the risk of child marriage in the next decade

IIM fee hike: What are the consequences

Fee hike in unregulated IIMs and the lack of it in regulated institutions elucidate a grave concern. Did the autonomy play a significant role in …

Winter tourists buoy up Kashmir’s battered tourism sector

Tourist operators say next three months crucial as the government tries to resurrect the sector

Making auctions work: The winning ideas behind this year’s Nobel Prize in economics

The 2020 Nobel Prize in economics has been awarded to two Americans, Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson, for their work in analysing auctions and how …

COVID-19: How viable is online education?

Skill-development needs experiment and experience, which may not be feasible in online learning

45% of migrants will stay back in Uttarakhand, says CM Rawat

Down To Earth speaks to Uttarkhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat about his government’s efforts to keep residents from migrating

Trade in tatters, Dharavi’s potter community struggles to stay afloat

As economic activity inches back to normalcy, country’s artisans continue to face a hard time

COVID-19: Odisha govt bans fish trade with West Bengal

Several COVID-19 patients in the state had travel history to West Bengal, according to state govt 

Cess excess: How India’s states remain deprived of what revenue Centre collects

Collection of cesses, surcharges strong tool for central govt to generate revenue, but at cost of states’ share

Farmers stare at another loss despite good rains. They need a boost from govt

Indian farmers have accumulated huge debts due to crop damages and less remunerative price for produce

Economics Nobel 2019: Why Banerjee, Duflo and Kremer won

Through the award, the Nobel committee recognised both the significance of development economics in the world today and the innovative approaches …

Decline in mobility post-demonetisation spurred present economic crisis: Pronab Sen

While we hear a slowdown in demand in the urban corporate sector, the problem actually lies in rural India

Israel's fiscal standoff impacts environment, health of Palestinians: UNCTAD

People living in Gaza, the West Bank including East Jerusalem are facing major shortage of electricity, access to good quality water, destruction …

With cryptocurrency launch, Facebook sets its path toward becoming an independent nation

Can the society withstand the launch of a cryptocurrency in Facebook's infamous 'move fast and break things' style?

Can MGNREGA be a tool for post-COVID-19 rural recovery

Agriculture is the least-affected sector of the economy. It is poised to gain and lead economy’s revival process

COVID-19 lockdown: Isn’t it time for the State to do business again?

The government has to step away from its role of a regulator succumbing to the pressure of businesses; it must recognise its power as procurer / …

Climate change, disruptions in supply chain due to geopolitical tensions threatening global economic growth: UNCTAD

Slower economic growth for third consecutive year; India’s growth expected to be marginally lower than 2023

Union Budget 2022-23: Why CSE disagrees with government’s proposal on coal gasification

The chances to reduce emissions through coal gasification are very remote, says CSE

Allocation for family welfare awareness fell 8% last year: PFI on why Budget 2024-25 should focus on adolescents

Investment to bridge digital gender gap & improve health literacy critical to unlock India’s true economic potential, says …

Indian blue economy is thriving but country needs to be careful about marine litter

Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear is a serious threat worldwide

Inflation in basic commodities higher in rural areas than urban: Consumer Price Index

Among states, West Bengal had the highest inflation at 10.29%