The boom in organised retail will set the tone for major economic overhaul. The ripple effect will be improved supply chains, volume output, integration into global commerce, and higher tax collection, notes T N Ninan.
'COPD causes an economic loss of Rs 35,000 crores.' 'We cannot afford to lose such a huge amount due to one disease.' 'COPD is a non-communicable disease and that's why it remained low in priority.' 'The time is right to shift the focus to COPD as HIV/AIDS and TB are under control. 'This badly neglected disease has become the second largest cause for deaths in India.' 'It is time for us to wake up and give due importance to this disease.'
Among the successful students include wards of marginal farmer, daily wager and small time teachers.
A comprehensive solution involves a complete overhaul of our education and training model.
The company has announced a global tie-up with San Francisco-based Uber.
Advertising taglines such as 'Bright in studies, bright in sports' attempted to drive home the message that Bournvita, a chocolate drink, could build a child's mental and physical faculties.
With the rupee crossing Rs 72/dollar in recent times, things suddenly don't look too good on several counts.
'Live a healthy lifestyle. Like what our parents taught us. Like our parents' parents taught them.' 'We become obese. In obesity the chance of cancer increases.' 'Any new symptom? Please talk to your doctor. Some screening test might need to be done.'
Ahead of the G-20 summit in Osaka this week, Xi has reasserted China's role as a global player, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.
The chief of the BBC has reportedly received death threats after his decision to sack the network's popular motoring-show host
The US government on Tuesday shut down -- for the first time in nearly 18 years -- as the Republican and the Democrats failed to strike a deal on spending and budget mainly due to their differences over 'Obamacare', the flagship healthcare programme of President Barack Obama.
India will raise its import duty on sugar to 40 percent from 15 percent, as the government tries to revive business at mills that owe farmers around $1.84 billion, the food minister said on Monday.
Still, the failure of the agreement should signal a move away from monolithic single undertaking agreements that have defined the body for decades.
Unless the judges factor in the ungovernability of technologies and their beneficial owners, present and future Presidents, prime ministers, judges, legislators and officials handling sensitive assignments may become redundant with reference to their age-old roles for securing 'national resources and assets', warns Dr Gopal Krishna.
Through its programmes, Swechha tries to ensure Delhiites don't forget their dying river.
'There is no Buddha or Gandhi among countries, existing for the service of others; they all exist for the good of themselves.' 'For each country, its own interests should be paramount, and it is futile and churlish to expect China to be an exception to this rule,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and long-time China-watcher.
The teenager's simple idea to solve a problem has been developed into an app which launched July 18 in Mumbai.
"No problem is insurmountable," Shaheen Mistri tells Anjuli Bhargava.
Economy to grow by 7.2-7.5 per cent in second half of current fiscal, says FM.
'It was a big relief to get it out of the way. Now he can concentrate on future progress.'
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address on the eve of 70th Republic Day of India.
Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings... Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19.
US President Barack Obama on Sunday affirmed his commitment to enhancing India's 'voice and vote' in global financial institutions like IMF.
The finance ministry and RBI must get less conservative and improve co-ordination.
'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'
The PM asked people to pay school fees, buy medicines or items from fair price shops or purchase air and train tickets digitally.
India's economy - ranked eighth in 2015 with a GDP of $2 trillion - is projected to climb past Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan and become the world's third-largest in 2030 with a GDP of $7.3 trillion.
The government is scrambling to contain the fiscal deficit at 4.1 per cent of GDP in the fiscal year ending March
It's time to eat, drink and be merry.
Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.
The President talked about demonetisation, electoral reforms and disruptions in Parliament.
Modi is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Xi on Tuesday.
The BJP would seem just the sort of party that would embrace Aadhaar. Every other page of its manifesto makes some reference to changing governance in this country. So why is there no discernible difference in the positions of the BJP-led government towards Aadhaar and the dysfunctional approach of Chidambaram under the United Progressive Alliance, asks Rahul Jacob.
'Dementia is going to be a huge challenge for hospitals, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health workers and family members.'
'It was incredibly heart-wrenching to see people waiting to be evacuated -- children, parents and grandparents. Many families did not get to leave together. An order of priority was drawn up, and the first ones to be evacuated were pregnant women, single and/or older women and dialysis patients. Most were happy to be on the plane but also very distressed to have left behind family and friends.'
'How long can you lead a life like this?'
Indian indices have hit all-time highs in the New Year and the sentiment remains strong. All valuations are also at extremely high levels, cautions Devangshu Datta
Virender Kapoor, author of PQ and A Wonderful Boss draws up a list for you, our young readers.
Suresh Narayanan, chairman & managing director, Nestl India, shares tips on crisis management.
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