Weaponised dependency: Chinese mercantilism is more damaging to global trade than Trump tariffsThe recent US-China summit saw improved engagement but little progress on global economic challenges. China's trade practices continue to i...
19 May, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Quote of the day by American Economist Milton Friedman: ‘If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years…’ Witty take on inefficiency, corruption, and control as world faces oil and gas crisisQuote of the day: The “Sahara Desert” quote continues to resonate because it combines humor with sharp criticism. It may make people laugh,...
19 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Gen Z conspiracy: China thinks the West is pushing its youth to quitIn a cultural shift, many young Chinese individuals are opting for 'lying flat'—a lifestyle choice that rejects pressures of constant work ...
08 May, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Noida workers’ unrest: A story of hidden inflation and its impactNoida factory workers protest: Years of rising costs have diminished buying power, creating widespread discontent among many. Wage growth l...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
The myth of India’s extreme inequality: What the data gets wrongRecent studies reveal a misrepresentation of income inequality in India, challenging the commonly accepted pre-tax Gini coefficient of 0.61...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: “If not to make the world better, what is money for?”Elizabeth Taylor’s quote, “If not to make the world better, what is money for?”, reflects her belief that wealth carries purpose beyond per...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
India received highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: OxfamAn Oxfam report highlights the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) tax advice. India received the most regressive recommendations between 2...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
What Census 2027 will reveal about the country we’ve becomeIndia's Census 2027, launched April 1, is a crucial exercise. It will assess the nation's socioeconomic transformation since 2011. The cens...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
India advances Sustainable Development Goals with clean energy, sanitation, and inclusive growthIndia stands at the forefront of sustainable development innovation. Noteworthy achievements include the complete eradication of open defec...
19 Mar, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
India lifted 170 million out of poverty in a decade: World BankA World Bank report reveals India lifted 170 million people out of poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23, with extreme poverty declining sign...
26 Apr, 2025, 12.37 AM IST
Poverty gap shrinks between rural and urban India in FY24, driven by higher consumption: SBI reportIndia's rural and urban consumption gap is reducing significantly, thanks to government initiatives like direct benefit transfers and impro...
03 Jan, 2025, 10.25 AM IST
Rural consumption rises higher than urban, allowing the inequality to dip during Aug 2023-July 2024Consumption inequality decreased in both rural and urban areas during August 2023-July 2024 compared to the previous year, with Gini coeffi...
27 Dec, 2024, 06.37 PM IST
Govt mulls more frequent job data surveysIndia's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is considering increasing the frequency of the Periodic Labour Force Su...
19 Jun, 2024, 08.57 PM IST
Better ForeCaste: Gap in consumption shrinks; spending by SC, ST, OBCs rose 1% faster each yrConsumption spending in marginalized groups like Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes has seen a faster annual gr...
09 Jun, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
Consumption inequality down in a decadeThe Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) results revealed a decline in consumption inequality over the last decade in India. The...
08 Jun, 2024, 12.57 AM IST
Inequality is a relative concept. Here's what one must do to find the truthOften, in discussions on inequality the intended distribution is that of personal distributions of income. There are no satisfactory data o...
28 Jun, 2022, 11.06 PM IST
Study throws light on rising wealth & consumption inequality in IndiaThe gap between the forward and other castes is becoming wider over the years, according to a World Inequality Database study.
10 Dec, 2018, 10.07 AM IST