Sunil Barthwal, commerce secretary 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 14 2024 | 9:31 PM IST The Union government is looking at revising the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy, and is doing stakeholder consultation regarding the same, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said here on Wednesday. “The Department for Promotion of Industry and … Read more
By Swati Pandey, Randy Thanthong-Knight & Alice Kantor International students — long the golden goose for universities and colleges in advanced economies — face an increasingly uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration. In the UK, one of the world’s biggest destinations for foreign students, the Labour … Read more
n an era marked by scientific thought and consistent dynamic societal shifts, India envisions its women as empowered, living with dignity and contributing to the country’s development as equal partners in an environment free of violence and discrimination. Image: Shutterstock In the heart of India, Sapna, a young girl, dreamed of becoming a scientist. She … Read more
9:18 PM PM Modi likely to travel to New York next month Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit New York next month to attend the UN’s Summit of the Future, which is likely to be attended by a host of world leaders, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The Summit … Read more
When it comes to handling a country’s economy and financial markets, one crucial tool may be found in monetary policy. The repo rate—short for “repurchase rate”—is the name given to this instrument. The repo rate is a benchmark interest rate used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to facilitate the smooth operation of the … Read more
The fiscal deficit is one of the most important concepts in the dense lexicon of economics. Debates and policy decisions on the budget deficit are common because of the influence it has on a country’s economic growth and stability. If you’re interested in economics, or if you’re a concerned citizen, or especially if you’re a … Read more
Samsung’s new book-style foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, feels like a more polished version of its predecessor, thanks to minor design adjustments. On the software side, however, there have been significant changes to enhance the user experience, particularly with features tailored to the unique foldable form factor. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could … Read more
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a pivotal driver of economic growth, fostering development and innovation worldwide. Likewise, FDI in India plays an instrumental role in shaping the country’s economic landscape. As per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2024, there was 43 percent decrease in FDI in India in … Read more
The design thinking approach facilitates solution development for wicked problems. Image: Shutterstock Design thinking, a popular approach for innovation in the corporate sector, is yet to find its feet in the social sector. The social sector aims to address wicked problems through innovative, sustainable solutions. Wicked problems are complex, ill-defined, ambiguous, and require systemic, multi-dimensional … Read more
Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment. Image: Ronda Churchill / AFP At 10 am every Monday, Alan Bergman, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, gets together with the heads of his filmmaking studios to take stock of the week gone by. “We discuss how the box office is performing, how the titles are doing, what are the problem … Read more