Saturday, June 27, 2026
For the birds, bees and other animals By SV On the morning of 27th October, 2023, Mumbaikars residing at Malabar Hill were shocked to be greeted by numerous signboards during their walks through the Priyadarshini Park (PDP).  These signboards had been...
The government is keen on strengthening Aadhaar. That will allow it to effectively implement its Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) programme across the country. But there is a gaping hole in the entire process.  India has been counting only its living....
https://www.firstpost.com/business/maharashtra-milk-crisis-farmers-need-to-get-a-fair-price-but-subsidy-is-not-the-solution-4775471.html Is the milk in Maharashtra curdling? RN Bhaskar Jul 19, 2018 Mahararashtra’s milk producers (actually supposed to be farmers who own cattle to produce milk) are on the warpath.  They are being led by Raju Shetti, member of Parliament, and founder...
http://www.firstpost.com/business/india-has-tremendous-advantage-in-solar-power-space-but-where-is-the-money-2746748.html The scorching pace of solar power – III This is the 3rd article in a five part series.  The others can be found at: Part I: http://asiaconverge.com/2016/04/is-fear-of-bankruptcy-forcing-oil-rich-saudi-turn-to-solar-power-wait-for-25-april-html/ Part II: http://asiaconverge.com/2016/04/crashing-prices-india-can-gain-immensely-solar-power-space/ Part IV: http://asiaconverge.com/2016/04/india-not-learn-germanys-hermann-scheer-solar-power-model/ Part V: http://asiaconverge.com/2016/04/you-snooze-you-lose-early-entrant-germany-scores-over-india-in-rooftop-solar-power-scheme-html/ There is the crisp static of expectation in the...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/fpj-sies-webinar-indo-count-will-look-at-increasing-market-share-globally-also-building-domestic-market India's textiles industry is reviving smartly, say Indo Count's directors By Jescilia Karayamparambil   The textile industry in India is optimistic that good times will continue for a long time if supported by long-term favourable policies. This will not just help these...
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/dear-pm-modi-heres-how-bureaucrats-are-planning-to-scuttle-your-rooftop-solar-employment-plans-2468501.html Sabotaging rooftop solar and employment generation At best, the government's solar plan Sristi can be described as the work of incompetent officials. At worst, it is the handiwork of crafty bureaucrats who wanted to see the government’s push for solar...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/troubled-waters-who-owns-the-right-of-way-on-indias-coasts-2739121.html Cabotage and the right of way The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) wrote to the government last month, saying the move to relax cabotage 'is ill conceived' RN Bhaskar - Jul 20, 2018   Almost the entire Indian shipping industry is...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world/china-paints-a-more-pleasing-visage-for-companies-and-investors-3672651.html China woos foreign companies and investors RN Bhaskar  Mar 22, 2019 China’s “two sessions” of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) finally ended on Friday 15 March.  Both conferences are extremely significant for both...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/comment-death-with-dignity-is-now-legal-2524935.html The Supreme Court defends death with dignity, even as the legislature fails in its duty The apex court has allowed passive euthanasia, but wanted strict guidelines to govern passive euthanasia when it is permitted. RN Bhaskar-- Mar 09, 2018 07:25 PM...
http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/main-article-narendra-modi-s-farm-miracle-1358133 How Gujarat transformed agriculture By RN Bhaskar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA -- Mar 11, 2010 There is a new mood of resurgence on Gujarat’s farms.  Farm incomes have more than doubled during the past ten years, and are likely...