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States’ access to resources is seemingly conditional on having a “double-engine sarkar”, even as governments’ space for economic policy is shrinking.
The horrific accident in Balasore and the stampeded at Surat station are examples of misplaced priorities in the railways under the Modi government. The railways have promoted high-speed trains at the cost of ignoring important issues like safety, punctuality, availability of seats and revenue generation.
The total weaving population, including artisans and master weavers or gaddidaars, is estimated to be close to 3 lakh. But these numbers are gradually dwindling. On the factors leading to the decline in this once-thriving industry.
In Africa, ‘green revolution’ policies are enriching food giants, while increasing hunger and squeezing out small farmers.
Sri Lanka entered its 17th loan arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 20 March 2023. This new financing has been trumpeted as Sri Lanka’s only lifeline to salvage its sunken economy — but it will do nothing of the sort.
Nuclear power has long stifled renewables. Now it needs to go extinct.
A critical examination of the Union government’s engagement of Boston Consulting Group to finalise ‘Vision 2047’ for India.
Declining manufacturing activity, a slowdown in the services sector, rising unemployment, and air pollution may pose a challenge to India’s projected economic growth. Also: “With Job ‘Mahakumbha’, Nitish Kumar Foregrounds Importance of Promises Kept”; and “ Employment Versus Hindu-Muslim Politics”.
“Not a Pay Hike But a Plea for Justice: Will the Garment Workers of Bangladesh Finally be Paid More?”; Also: “Mass Walkouts by Garment Workers in Bangladesh”.
The coups in sub-Saharan Africa have opened a new era for the African peoples rising against French imperialism. It is not going to stop and will impact all of Africa and the wider world.
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