• The Supreme Court has relieved Amazon by setting aside a Rs 202 crore penalty. The apex court also suspen ...More

    The Supreme Court has relieved Amazon by setting aside a Rs 202 crore penalty. The apex court also suspended the e-commerce giant's deal with Future Coupons Pvt Ltd. This decision overturns a previous order by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. The Competition Commission of India's order imposing the penalty is also nullified. ...Less

  • "I spoke to my father this morning. He told me that he has received innumerable awards throughout his lif ...More

    "I spoke to my father this morning. He told me that he has received innumerable awards throughout his lifetime. He wants these awards to go to other people," Amartya Sen's daughter Antara DebSen said. Earlier, the Left Front had appealed to intellectuals, including Nobel laureates Amartya Sen and Abhijit Binayak Sen, to refuse the award by the 'corrupt' state government for the sake of job seekers and victims of the alleged West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) scam. ...Less

  • On Tuesday, the family of Nobel laureate Amartya Sen dismissed rumors about the renowned economist's deat ...More

    On Tuesday, the family of Nobel laureate Amartya Sen dismissed rumors about the renowned economist's death. Before this, many individuals on X had circulated information claiming that the distinguished economist Amartya Sen had passed away. ...Less

  • The fund will enable deserving Indian students to pursue studies at the University's Graduate School of A ...More

    The fund will enable deserving Indian students to pursue studies at the University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Job loss? | HR heads show the way ...Less

  • India has gifted $4.5 mn to Harvard University to establish a fund in the honour of nobel laureate Amarty ...More

    India has gifted $4.5 mn to Harvard University to establish a fund in the honour of nobel laureate Amartya Sen, which would provide fellowships to deserving Indian students for pursuing studies at the premier American institution. ...Less

  • "Sen is an economist of international repute & such demands (stripping him of Bharat Ratna) shouldn't be ...More

    "Sen is an economist of international repute & such demands (stripping him of Bharat Ratna) shouldn't be made by his detractors," Sena chief. ...Less

  • She asked them not to move from the spot even if the central varsity sends bulldozers to take possession ...More

    She asked them not to move from the spot even if the central varsity sends bulldozers to take possession of the land. ...Less

  • Banerjee said that the land amounting to 1.38 acre was given to the Nobel Laureate’s family and 13 decima ...More

    Banerjee said that the land amounting to 1.38 acre was given to the Nobel Laureate’s family and 13 decimal extra land was not “illegally” occupied by Sen as claimed by the Visva Bharati University authority. Banerjee also observed that there is “an attempt of saffronisation of education in the Central University ''. ...Less

  • Leading Indian economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen will be awarded Germany's Meister Eckhart Prize f ...More

    Leading Indian economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen will be awarded Germany's Meister Eckhart Prize for his work on human development theory, the country's Identity Foundation said on Thursday. ...Less

  • Nobel laureate Amartya Sen responds to VBU VC's comments, says 'certain people in New Delhi don't like me'

    Sen, who is presently at his ancestral residence in Bengal’s Shantiniketan, sharply retorted to Chakrabor ...More

    Sen, who is presently at his ancestral residence in Bengal’s Shantiniketan, sharply retorted to Chakraborty’s comments, and said, “There are certain people in Delhi who do not like me. I don't agree with them on several issues," Sen said, speaking about the alleged “land grab” issue. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen being attacked for airing views against Union govt: Mamata Banerjee

    CM Banerjee last week had written a letter to Sen expressing her anguish after Visva Bharati, a central u ...More

    CM Banerjee last week had written a letter to Sen expressing her anguish after Visva Bharati, a central university, had said that Sen's family was in "illegal" possession of land on the campus. ...Less

  • Ex-Singapore foreign minister George Yeo to be Nalanda University chancellor

    Former foreign minister of Singapore George Yeo will replace Amartya Sen as the next chancellor of Naland ...More

    Former foreign minister of Singapore George Yeo will replace Amartya Sen as the next chancellor of Nalanda University. ...Less

  • Mamata Banerjee hands over land documents to Amartya Sen, says unauthorised occupation claim baseless

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who reached Bolpur in second half of the day, visited Sen at ...More

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who reached Bolpur in second half of the day, visited Sen at his residence and dubbed the accusations made against him as "baseless". The CM also announced that the Nobel laureate would be accorded 'Z+ category' security in future. ...Less

  • Nitish Kumar flays BJP for barb against Amartya Sen

    "It is a symbol of BJP's intolerance," Kumar reacted to BJP MP Chandan Mitra's demand for stripping Amart ...More

    "It is a symbol of BJP's intolerance," Kumar reacted to BJP MP Chandan Mitra's demand for stripping Amartya Sen of Bharat Ratna award. ...Less

  • Calcutta HC stays move to take part of Amartya Sen's Shantiniketan land

    The Calcutta High Court has granted an interim stay against an order by Visva Bharati to Nobel laureate A ...More

    The Calcutta High Court has granted an interim stay against an order by Visva Bharati to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen to vacate 0.13 acres of his ancestral property at Shantiniketan. Sen moved the court after the university passed an order directing him to vacate the land despite an appeal against eviction being fixed for hearing on May 15, 2023. The university claims the land is under Sen's "illegal occupation." ...Less

  • I have never been against liberalization. Ask Manmohan Singh: Amartya Sen

    Despite great successes in many areas over the last two decades the fact is that India is in a dreadful s ...More

    Despite great successes in many areas over the last two decades the fact is that India is in a dreadful state in many ways. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen hits out at Facebook; says no intention to join

    After falling victim to identity theft on 'Facebook', Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen has said he got no help ...More

    After falling victim to identity theft on 'Facebook', Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen has said he got no help from the managers of the social networking site in closing the "fraudulent" page of someone impersonating him. ...Less

  • Intellectuals like Amartya Sen have always misled society: BJP

    The BJP today came down heavily on Amartya Sen, likening him to people who have always misled the society ...More

    The BJP today came down heavily on Amartya Sen, likening him to people who have always misled the society. ...Less

  • Indian economist Amartya Sen wins German prize

    Leading Indian economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen will be awarded Germany's Meister Eckhart prize f ...More

    Leading Indian economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen will be awarded Germany's Meister Eckhart prize for his work on human development theory, the country's Identity Foundation said on Thursday. ...Less

  • Need tolerance in India 'very badly': Amartya Sen

    Nobel Laureate Prof Amartya Sen asserted that India right now needs tolerance "very badly". ...More

    Nobel Laureate Prof Amartya Sen asserted that India right now needs tolerance "very badly". ...Less

  • Nobel laureate Amartya Sen wins new UK award

    Eminent Indian economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has been named as the first winner of a newly est ...More

    Eminent Indian economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has been named as the first winner of a newly established award in the UK, in recognition of his work on welfare economics. ...Less

  • RBI doesn't decide anything, decisions taken by Modi: Amartya Sen

    Highly critical of the demonetisation, Sen opined that it has failed to eliminate black money though Modi ...More

    Highly critical of the demonetisation, Sen opined that it has failed to eliminate black money though Modi would continue to get the 'benefit of doubt'. ...Less

  • Bob Dylan to Amartya Sen: Laureates who went missing for the Nobel announcement

    Amartya Sen was in NY to attend a memorial service when a phone call at 5.30 am woke him up, startling hi ...More

    Amartya Sen was in NY to attend a memorial service when a phone call at 5.30 am woke him up, startling him with the news. ...Less

  • Voted Out: When EC ghosts you before you reach the booth

    A voter in West Bengal found her name missing from the electoral rolls. She suspects this is part of a go ...More

    A voter in West Bengal found her name missing from the electoral rolls. She suspects this is part of a government effort to identify infiltrators. The voter, a long-time resident of Kolkata, is disheartened by this exclusion. She expresses frustration over the lack of communication from the Election Commission. This situation prevents her from participating in the upcoming state elections. ...Less

  • Fight against intolerance should not be seen as 'hopeless': Amartya Sen

    The leading Indian economist was speaking on the topic of 'Religious intolerance and its impact on democr ...More

    The leading Indian economist was speaking on the topic of 'Religious intolerance and its impact on democracy' presented by Pakistani human rights activist Asma Jahangir. ...Less

  • I'm scared, current situation in India has become a cause for fear: Nobel laureate Amartya Sen

    Sen also lamented that the colonial practice of imprisoning people due to political reasons is still bein ...More

    Sen also lamented that the colonial practice of imprisoning people due to political reasons is still being continued, decades after India gained independence. The octogenarian had also stressed the need to stay united in line with the country's traditions. ...Less

  • Anti-demonetisation experts like Amartya Sen stand exposed: Economist Jagdish Bhagwati

    Jagdish Bhagwati is a professor of Economics, Law, and International Relations at the Columbia University ...More

    Jagdish Bhagwati is a professor of Economics, Law, and International Relations at the Columbia University. He said PM Modi's position was unassailable. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen for tackling corruption through democratic ways

    Amartya Sen said that judgement and penalty for corruption cannot be a matter for street justice but shou ...More

    Amartya Sen said that judgement and penalty for corruption cannot be a matter for street justice but should come through democratic procedures. ...Less

  • Frustrated not with India, but governance of India: Amartya Sen

    In yet another attack on the BJP-led government at the Centre, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has said he is ...More

    In yet another attack on the BJP-led government at the Centre, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has said he is not frustrated with India, but the governance of India. ...Less

  • Lack of leadership in Congress: Amartya Sen

    Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen today said there was lack of leadership in Congress and the party could not fu ...More

    Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen today said there was lack of leadership in Congress and the party could not fulfil what the people expected. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen skeptical over PM Narendra Modi's idea of secularism

    Amartya Sen expressed skepticism about PM's idea of secularism, asserting he would like to see "more acti ...More

    Amartya Sen expressed skepticism about PM's idea of secularism, asserting he would like to see "more action" in reaching out to the minorities. ...Less

  • Chinese mouthpiece slams BJP for being critical of Amartya Sen

    Chinese state-controlled Global Times has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for being critical of a book ...More

    Chinese state-controlled Global Times has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for being critical of a book, co-authored by Amartya Sen. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen is right on growth and development

    He is correct. No nation has grown out of poverty to prosperity without taking care of the basic needs of ...More

    He is correct. No nation has grown out of poverty to prosperity without taking care of the basic needs of its people. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen bats for industrialisation

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Tuesday warned that if “the Tatas pulled out from West Bengal, no other ind ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Tuesday warned that if “the Tatas pulled out from West Bengal, no other industrialists would even consider coming to the state in future” ...Less

  • EC issues hearing notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen amid Bengal SIR process

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has received a hearing notice from the Election Commission due to spelling err ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has received a hearing notice from the Election Commission due to spelling errors in his enumeration form, identified under the Logical Discrepancy category. The EC is issuing notices to 94 lakh individuals, with provisions for home verification for those aged 85 and above, ailing, or disabled. ...Less

  • West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Infighting and graft allegations roil TMC ahead of Birbhum's Bolpur, Rampurhat contests

    Birbhum's Bolpur and Rampurhat constituencies are set for tight electoral battles. Factional rivalries wi ...More

    Birbhum's Bolpur and Rampurhat constituencies are set for tight electoral battles. Factional rivalries within the ruling TMC and local development issues dominate campaigns. Allegations of smuggling and past controversies cast a shadow. The TMC aims to retain control despite internal challenges and an assertive opposition. Voter concerns range from civic services to corruption allegations. ...Less

  • BJP distances itself from Chandan Mitra’s comment on Amartya Sen

    Even as the BJP distanced itself from Mitra’s comment, describing it as his personal view, the Congress l ...More

    Even as the BJP distanced itself from Mitra’s comment, describing it as his personal view, the Congress latched on to the issue. ...Less

  • West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee raises ‘BJP hatao’ slogan in assembly

    Banerjee said the country should move forward to bring a “people’s government to end anarchy”. “BJP is re ...More

    Banerjee said the country should move forward to bring a “people’s government to end anarchy”. “BJP is resorting to misusing the power of the agencies and it is banking on them,” she said. ...Less

  • Left Parties should focus on open-defecation: Amartya Sen

    Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen today urged Left parties to fight for eradication of the practice of open defe ...More

    Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen today urged Left parties to fight for eradication of the practice of open defecation and open toilets, in addition to focussing on food security and LPG price hike. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen moves Calcutta High Court against Visva-Bharati's eviction order

    Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen has appealed against an eviction notice from Visva-Bharati Universit ...More

    Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen has appealed against an eviction notice from Visva-Bharati University in Kolkata that asks him to vacate 13 decimal of land at his Santiniketan residence by May 6. A central university claims that the land is under "illegal occupation", and moves to evict him if he fails to vacate it by the deadline. The economist countered that his father, Ashutosh Sen, received the land to lease for 99 years by Rathindranath Tagore, Visva-Bharati general secretary, in 1943. ...Less

  • Ex-Visva Bharati student files police complaint against V-C for causing 'mental harassment' to Amartya Sen

    A former student of Visva Bharati has filed a complaint with police against Vice-Chancellor Bidyut Chakra ...More

    A former student of Visva Bharati has filed a complaint with police against Vice-Chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty and two other officials, accusing them of causing "mental harassment" to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over land eviction. The varsity has accused the celebrated economist of illegally occupying a piece of land on its campus. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen receives Humanities Medal from Obama

    Amartya Sen has been felicitated with the National Medals of Arts and Humanities award by the US Presiden ...More

    Amartya Sen has been felicitated with the National Medals of Arts and Humanities award by the US President Barack Obama at a glittering White House function here. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen versus Bhagwati debate: Former's prescriptions are limited

    The debate between Amartya Sen and Jagdish Bhagwati began with the identification of Bhagwati with growth ...More

    The debate between Amartya Sen and Jagdish Bhagwati began with the identification of Bhagwati with growth and Sen with redistribution. ...Less

  • India's health sector dismal: Amartya Sen

    Stating that India's health sector is in a "dismal condition", Nobel laureate Amartya Sen today said over ...More

    Stating that India's health sector is in a "dismal condition", Nobel laureate Amartya Sen today said over reliance on private health sector is dangerous. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen comes down heavily on India's Myanmar policy

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen today rapped India over its Myanmar policy, saying the country "completely abd ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen today rapped India over its Myanmar policy, saying the country "completely abdicated" its responsibility on morality after getting a "bit of power". ...Less

  • Development’s effective tool to tackle environment degradation

    For those used to seeing environment and development as being fundamentally in conflict with each other, ...More

    For those used to seeing environment and development as being fundamentally in conflict with each other, Amartya Sen has now offered a fresh perspective. ...Less

  • FM endorses models of Jagdish Bhagwati and Amartya Sen; says both are crucial

    "As far as growth is concerned, I think we need both the Bhagwati and Sen model," Finance Minister Chidam ...More

    "As far as growth is concerned, I think we need both the Bhagwati and Sen model," Finance Minister Chidambaram said. ...Less

  • Despite severe flak, Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh sticks to comments against Amartya Sen

    He also lashed out at a "section of intellectuals" in the state who, he alleged, were serving their own i ...More

    He also lashed out at a "section of intellectuals" in the state who, he alleged, were serving their own interests rather than that of the society. ...Less

  • Health, education neglected more in NDA regime: Amartya Sen

    "Education and healthcare were neglected by the UPA govt and it is more neglected by the present govt," t ...More

    "Education and healthcare were neglected by the UPA govt and it is more neglected by the present govt," the noted economist said at an event here. ...Less

  • Not only Bengalis, every citizen has right to go anywhere in India, says economist Amartya Sen

    Amartya Sen asserts the constitutional right of Indian citizens to move freely within the country. He emp ...More

    Amartya Sen asserts the constitutional right of Indian citizens to move freely within the country. He emphasizes that any attempt to restrict this freedom should be opposed. Sen's statement comes amid political disputes over alleged harassment of Bengali migrant workers. Trinamool Congress alleges harassment in Bharatiya Janata Party ruled states. ...Less

  • Wish Amartya Sen spends some time in India to see structural reforms: Niti Aayog VC

    "I actually would like to challenge him to show me another period of four years where so much work has be ...More

    "I actually would like to challenge him to show me another period of four years where so much work has been done for the making India cleaner, inclusive and more caring economy," Kumar said. ...Less

  • Internet both dangerous and democratic: Nobel laureates

    The Noble laureates opined that the "rule of the mob" finds a quick expression in today's times due to so ...More

    The Noble laureates opined that the "rule of the mob" finds a quick expression in today's times due to social media, while stating that internet provided a platform. ...Less

  • Chandan Mitra regrets remarks against Amartya Sen

    Sen had earlier said that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi should not be the Prime Minister of the co ...More

    Sen had earlier said that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi should not be the Prime Minister of the country. This had led Mitra to hit out at him. ...Less

  • Won’t apologize for Narendra Modi remarks, Amartya Sen says

    The Nobel-winning economist said he had nothing to apologize for saying that he did not wish to see the G ...More

    The Nobel-winning economist said he had nothing to apologize for saying that he did not wish to see the Gujarat chief minister become India's next PM. ...Less

  • Rupee depreciation needs to be viewed holistically; not necessarily a 'train crash': Amartya Sen

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen believes developed world policies are worsening the global crisis and leaving ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen believes developed world policies are worsening the global crisis and leaving emerging economies exposed. ...Less

  • India subsidising privileged more than poorest of poor: Amartya Sen

    Renowned economist Amartya Sen today said Indian governments were subsidising "privileged consumers" more ...More

    Renowned economist Amartya Sen today said Indian governments were subsidising "privileged consumers" more than the "poorest of the poor". ...Less

  • Amartya Sen to head respect panel

    Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen will head a 'respect and understanding' commission to focus on the root causes ...More

    Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen will head a 'respect and understanding' commission to focus on the root causes of conflict. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen lauds NREGA programme

    UPA's flagship programme, NREGA, which provides jobs to the rural mass, was on Friday lauded by Nobel lau ...More

    UPA's flagship programme, NREGA, which provides jobs to the rural mass, was on Friday lauded by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen who described it as an "enhancer of capacity". ...Less

  • No instant solution on whether to reopen schools amid pandemic: Amartya Sen

    Speaking in an online discussion organised by Pratichi -- an organisation founded with his Nobel endowmen ...More

    Speaking in an online discussion organised by Pratichi -- an organisation founded with his Nobel endowment to promote education and alleviate poverty, Sen said on Sunday that children are suffering a lot as schools are closed but also concerns over their health cannot be ignored if campuses reopen. ...Less

  • Nehru's approach to primary education lamentable: Amartya

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Monday regretted a lackadaisical approach to primary education since Indepe ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Monday regretted a lackadaisical approach to primary education since Independence. ...Less

  • A new MADness

    Now we can also over-tax technologies to produce MADness and insanity. ...More

    Now we can also over-tax technologies to produce MADness and insanity. ...Less

  • Binayak Sen's conviction a ridiculous use of laws: Amartya

    "That is the reason for my willingness to make a statement in a case where I am outraged, upset and feel ...More

    "That is the reason for my willingness to make a statement in a case where I am outraged, upset and feel unjustly treated," Sen told The Telegraph newspaper. ...Less

  • Demonetisation decision taken hurriedly: Amartya Sen

    "This project is very successful in TN, partly in UP and other states. But in WB the performance is avera ...More

    "This project is very successful in TN, partly in UP and other states. But in WB the performance is average," he said after attending a programme of the trust here. ...Less

  • What Amartya Sen said, must have been correct: Sushilkumar Shinde

    Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde today disapproved of BJP MP Chandan Mitra's demand of stripping economis ...More

    Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde today disapproved of BJP MP Chandan Mitra's demand of stripping economist Amartya Sen of the Bharat Ratna. ...Less

  • Cong-AAP should have fought Delhi polls together, their unity strongly needed: Amartya Sen

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen stresses the need for unity between Congress and AAP in Delhi elections, criti ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen stresses the need for unity between Congress and AAP in Delhi elections, criticizing their lack of cooperation. Sen highlights the importance of secularism and better policy clarity, praising AAP's efforts in education and healthcare. He suggests that opposition parties should align more on public service issues to counter Hindutva politics effectively. ...Less

  • Won't be surprised if AAP got quite a few seats in LS polls: Amartya Sen

    AAP for its victory in the Dehi Assembly elections, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said that the young party ...More

    AAP for its victory in the Dehi Assembly elections, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said that the young party stands a fair chance in the Lok Sabha polls as well. ...Less

  • India needs fundamental change in politics: Amartya Sen

    Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen has said that India needs a fundamental change in politics to usher ...More

    Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen has said that India needs a fundamental change in politics to usher in an inclusive and equitable growth. ...Less

  • Tradition of Nalanda is firmly against divisiveness: Amartya Sen

    Amartya Sen said that the revived university in Bihar will be unique and depend upon its "old glory" whil ...More

    Amartya Sen said that the revived university in Bihar will be unique and depend upon its "old glory" while it embarks upon its new journey. ...Less

  • Cut fuel, fertiliser subsidies, says Amartya Sen

    The govt should lower its fuel and fertiliser subsidies and channelise the money to ensure food security, ...More

    The govt should lower its fuel and fertiliser subsidies and channelise the money to ensure food security, Nobel laureaute Amartya Sen said. ...Less

  • Muslims a poor lot in West Bengal: Amartya Sen’s report

    In a shocking revelation, the report says, only 1 per cent households are fortunate to have salaried jobs ...More

    In a shocking revelation, the report says, only 1 per cent households are fortunate to have salaried jobs in the private sector as their main source of income. ...Less

  • LS Polls 2014: Narendra Modi not a good PM candidate, says Amartya Sen

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen came out against Narendra Modi today saying that he did not think he is good p ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen came out against Narendra Modi today saying that he did not think he is good prime ministerial candidate. ...Less

  • Sundar Pichai is the most global Indian; SBI most patriotic brand, shows survey

    Priyanka Chopra follows at number 2, while economist, Amartya Sen is at the third spot. ...More

    Priyanka Chopra follows at number 2, while economist, Amartya Sen is at the third spot. ...Less

  • BJP's puerile attacks on Amartya Sen reveal they lack stylish intellectual dreamers

    Till right wing defines modern conservative agenda, till it has thought leaders like Sen, their personal ...More

    Till right wing defines modern conservative agenda, till it has thought leaders like Sen, their personal attacks will remain reactionary. ...Less

  • Kerala must bolster India's secularism: Amartya Sen

    Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen commended Kerala for its remarkable strides in human development, calling ...More

    Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen commended Kerala for its remarkable strides in human development, calling upon the state to be a beacon of secularism for the entire nation. He addressed a gathering via online as a part of the three-day Vision 2031 conference organised by the Kerala government on Sunday. Amartya Sen highlighted Kerala's rich tradition of inclusivity and women's empowerment, reminiscing about the initial doubts regarding its economic viability that have now been proven wrong. ...Less

  • India needs to invest heavily in education, research: President Pranab Mukherjee

    President Pranab Mukherjee said India needs to invest heavily in education, research & innovation to clai ...More

    President Pranab Mukherjee said India needs to invest heavily in education, research & innovation to claim its rightful place as an advanced economy in the world. ...Less

  • Binayak sentence looks like miscarriage of justice: Amartya

    Coming out in support of Binayak Sen, Nobel Laureate economist Amartya Sen said here today that the life ...More

    Coming out in support of Binayak Sen, Nobel Laureate economist Amartya Sen said here today that the life sentence given to the doctor-activist looks like a "miscarriage of justice". ...Less

  • I beg to differ, Prof Amartya Sen

    As China's experience shows, growth rate is not just a sideshow in the social development debate. ...More

    As China's experience shows, growth rate is not just a sideshow in the social development debate. ...Less

  • People should work together to maintain unity: Amartya Sen

    "I think if someone asks me if I'm scared of something, I would say 'yes'. There is a reason to be afraid ...More

    "I think if someone asks me if I'm scared of something, I would say 'yes'. There is a reason to be afraid now. The current situation in the country has become a cause for fear," the celebrated economist said on Thursday at the inauguration of Amartya Research Centre in Salt Lake area. ...Less

  • Scientist Swati Piramal is going back to Harvard!

    Piramal is attending the institution's Commencement 2017 ceremonies. ...More

    Piramal is attending the institution's Commencement 2017 ceremonies. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen, Nooyi in PM's committee

    Other panelists of the 23-member council includes external affairs minister SM Krishna, Citigroup CEO Vik ...More

    Other panelists of the 23-member council includes external affairs minister SM Krishna, Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit, NRI entrepreneur Karan Bilimoria, economist Jagdish Bhagwati and educationists Sam Pitroda. ...Less

  • Congress dares Narendra Modi to open debate on governance model in Gujarat

    "Gujarat CM is in the habit of making one or the other statement daily...If he is so confident, he should ...More

    "Gujarat CM is in the habit of making one or the other statement daily...If he is so confident, he should come and debate," Manish Tewari said. ...Less

  • Hyderabad University itself a case study in caste politics

    Holding placards and armed with black bands, the students declared that the Nobel laureate rather speak o ...More

    Holding placards and armed with black bands, the students declared that the Nobel laureate rather speak on discrimination against dalits. ...Less

  • Harvard versus hard work redux: What Amartya Sen said and how Rajiv Kumar responded

    "Things have gone pretty badly wrong... It has taken a quantum jump in the wrong direction since 2014," A ...More

    "Things have gone pretty badly wrong... It has taken a quantum jump in the wrong direction since 2014," Amartya Sen said. ...Less

  • Friendship must for intellectual progress: Amartya Sen

    “The role of friendship applies not only across the national boundary but also within the borders of a co ...More

    “The role of friendship applies not only across the national boundary but also within the borders of a country. Division and violence within groups and sects that political separatists promote even within a nation act as a barrier to intellectual progress within a nation as well as across nations.," he said. ...Less

  • CAA violates constitutional provisions: Amartya Sen

    The Nobel laureate said what really should matter for deciding citizenship is the place a person is born, ...More

    The Nobel laureate said what really should matter for deciding citizenship is the place a person is born, lived and so on. ...Less

  • Amartya Sen backs Bihar’s growth model

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Sunday backed Bihar's growth strategy, arguing that growth was not independ ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Sunday backed Bihar's growth strategy, arguing that growth was not independent of social transformation. ...Less

  • Manmohan Singh a 'splendid economist': Amartya Sen

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen praised former PM Manmohan Singh as a distinguished political leader and econo ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen praised former PM Manmohan Singh as a distinguished political leader and economist who embraced tolerance and unity. Sen highlighted Singh's understanding of Buddha's message on recognizing diverse faiths, which informed his measured response to conflicts and terrorism. Sen reminisced about their long-standing friendship and intellectual exchanges. ...Less

  • Death sentence does not serve as deterrent: Amartya Sen

    Amid the nationwide debate over giving rapists the death penalty, Nobel prize winning economist Amartya S ...More

    Amid the nationwide debate over giving rapists the death penalty, Nobel prize winning economist Amartya Sen is not in favour of capital punishment, saying it does not serve as a "deterrent" and "preventive function". ...Less

  • The Amartya Sen model: Support Congress, no matter what

    It is disheartening to see Nobel laureate Amartya Sen drifting so far to the Left that he cannot see the ...More

    It is disheartening to see Nobel laureate Amartya Sen drifting so far to the Left that he cannot see the obvious benefits of growth and jobs ...Less

  • Growth incomplete without social progress: Amartya Sen

    Noted economist and Noble Laureate Amartya Sen on Thursday said India's growth story will be incomplete w ...More

    Noted economist and Noble Laureate Amartya Sen on Thursday said India's growth story will be incomplete without improving social indicators like literacy, health and women's participation in economic activities. ...Less

  • Slowdown failed to hit India because mkt not as free: Amartya

    The recession failed to hit India because the market here is not as free as in the west, Nobel laureate a ...More

    The recession failed to hit India because the market here is not as free as in the west, Nobel laureate and eminent economist Amartya Sen said here today. ...Less

  • BNS implemented without discussions, can't consider it welcome change: Amartya Sen

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen expressed concern over replacing the IPC with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen expressed concern over replacing the IPC with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) without broad stakeholder discussions. He emphasised the importance of extensive dialogues before enacting new laws to address diverse regional challenges. Sen also noted the recent Lok Sabha election results as a setback for Hindutva politics and criticised the neglect of education and health sectors as the main causes of unemployment, finding the 'New Education Policy, 2020' lacking innovation. ...Less

  • World economy to improve within a year: Amartya Sen

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Thursday predicted the gloomy economic scenario in the world to improve in ...More

    Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Thursday predicted the gloomy economic scenario in the world to improve in the next one year. ...Less

  • Gandhi did not have answer to environment problem: Amartya Sen

    Mahatma Gandhi was a great visionary who taught the world many lessons. But his thoughts provide no answe ...More

    Mahatma Gandhi was a great visionary who taught the world many lessons. But his thoughts provide no answer to certain issues like international trade and global environment problems, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen told a conference here on Wednesday. ...Less

  • AAP can become a major force in India, says Amartya Sen

    Nobel Laurette Amartya Sen today said that the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP party can become a major force in ...More

    Nobel Laurette Amartya Sen today said that the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP party can become a major force in India. ...Less

  • Visva-Bharati submits to court docus supporting eviction notice to Amartya Sen

    Visva-Bharati had sent the eviction notice to the economist on April 19, asking him to vacate 0.13 acres ...More

    Visva-Bharati had sent the eviction notice to the economist on April 19, asking him to vacate 0.13 acres of the total 1.38 acres of land of his ancestral residence 'Pratichi' in Santiniketan by May 6. ...Less

  • Left was dislodged from power in Bengal after changing industrial outlook: Amartya Sen

    "I think that even in Leftist thoughts there are many flaws. Without applying reasons it was often decide ...More

    "I think that even in Leftist thoughts there are many flaws. Without applying reasons it was often decided - what to do or what not to do," Sen said. ...Less

  • Cong’s minimum income scheme based on Amartya Sen’s poverty index

    Congress’ Bhalchandra Mungekar, who is part of the manifesto committee, said: “If BJP can waive off loans ...More

    Congress’ Bhalchandra Mungekar, who is part of the manifesto committee, said: “If BJP can waive off loans to the tune of Rs 3,16,000 crore of 10-15 industralists, our scheme is very much doable.” ...Less

  • Minorities have reason to fear Narendra Modi, Amartya Sen says; Gujarat CM has vision of where he will take us, Jagdish Bhagwati argues

    Amartya Sen, Nobel laureate, and Jagdish Bhagwati, considered by some as the greatest economist not to ha ...More

    Amartya Sen, Nobel laureate, and Jagdish Bhagwati, considered by some as the greatest economist not to have won a Nobel, are known for their ideological differences. ...Less

  • Transgressionary state: Transgender Amendment Act is a step back on freedom, democracy and growth

    India's Transgender Act faces criticism for undermining individual rights and autonomy. This law's restri ...More

    India's Transgender Act faces criticism for undermining individual rights and autonomy. This law's restrictions on self-determination and the imposition of medical scrutiny are seen as detrimental to economic growth. Experts argue that curtailing freedoms, even for a minority, harms national development. The Act is viewed as a step backward for freedom, democracy, and progress in India. ...Less

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