Fears of hunger overwhelm a Central American village as El Nino approachesVillagers in Cunen, Guatemala, confront a severe drought. The looming El Nino weather pattern intensifies fears of widespread hunger. Local...
Putting the Bekaart before AI's racehorse: How widespread adoption of the tech can fill the nation with Kantian roachesArtificial intelligence adoption threatens widespread job losses, wihch could devalue human work and necessitate government income support....
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
US inflation rises to 3.8% in April, highest level in nearly 3 yearsThe PCE price index, which is the US Federal Reserve's primary measure of inflation, increased 0.4 per cent from the previous month and 3.8...
Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'The only real mistake is the one...' Life lessons on learning, shortcomings and course correction by American industrialist who revolutionized factory productionQuote of the day by Henry Ford highlights the importance of learning from mistakes, accepting shortcomings and making course correction in ...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Quote of the Day by Henry Ford: 'Anyone who stops learning is old...'-The American industrialist and business magnate's lesson reminds people that growth never has an age limitHenry Ford, the industrialist who revolutionized car manufacturing, left behind a timeless quote. He believed that stopping learning makes ...
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
Quote of the day by Henry Ford: "Two classes of people lose money; those who are too weak and..." - Timeless lesson on two major causes of failure by one of the greatest American industrialistHenry Ford, a renowned industrialist, left behind timeless wisdom. His words warn against two paths to ruin: being too weak to protect gain...
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
Suicide trends in India: 31% cases among daily wage workers, this state reports highest numbers, shows NCRB 2024 dataDaily wage earners now represent the largest group of suicide victims in India, accounting for 31% of all deaths in 2024, a decade-high. Th...
Ground-level economic situation far removed from govt's propaganda: Congress on PM's WFH appealPrime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeals for judicious fuel use and postponed purchases signal potential austerity measures. The Congr...
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
Tuesday Motivation by Henry Ford: 'Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your...'Henry Ford, a visionary industrialist, revolutionized manufacturing with the Model T and the assembly line, making cars accessible to the m...
Weaker monsoon prediction, Iran war cloud growth outlookIndia's rural economy is faced with potential challenges. A weaker monsoon and rising farm costs from the Iran war could impact growth this...
New Zealand to sign FTA with India tomorrow; Luxon calls it ‘once-in-a-generation deal’New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a Free Trade Agreement with India will be signed Monday. This landmark deal opens on...
- Farm wages have risen due to MGNREGA: Harish Rawat
Farm wages have increased in recent years due to the rising demand for labour in rural areas under the MGNREGA scheme, the government said ...