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India-US trade disputes set to escalate

May 10, 2012

Indo-US trade disputes are set to escalate further with India dragging the US to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over multiple trade disputes. #World Trade Organization #International economics #CNBC-TV18 Exclusive #James Zadroga
Weak French industry gives Hollande early headache

May 10, 2012

Worse-than-expected industrial output figures confirmed expectations that Hollande, who swept to victory in a closely fought election on Sunday, will take the helm of a weakening economy, in contrast with its robust German neighbour. #NewsTracker #Germany #Euro #Eurozone #Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development #BNP Paribas S.A. #European Council # #Socialist
Delayed reforms inevitable in coalition govt: Pranab

May 05, 2012

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that delays are inevitable in a coalition-run government as it has to take on board views of different ruling partners. #Pranab Mukherjee #Finance minister #Manila #NewsTracker #Foreign direct investment #Manufacturing policy #International economics #Board of Governors

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Welfare programmes change people's behaviours

Apr 23, 2012

Welfare programmes everywhere change human behaviour. NREGA too has done so by preventing migration to cities - something that's needed for progress. #NREGA #Welfare economics #Employment law #WelfareState
A macroeconomics reading list

Feb 09, 2012

An updated Macroeconomics Reading List from Ajay Shah's blogs. #Business/Finance #Macroeconomics #Ajay Shah's Blogs #New Keynesian economics
After disastrous 2011, Indian equities may have tough 2012 too

Jan 20, 2012

The Indian equities market has clearly been a disaster in 2011, turning out to be among the worst performers. But 2012 does not look too bright either #Inflation #BSE Sensex #Economics #Investment #HSBC #MSCI

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Economics will dominate China, India ties: Expert

2012-05-21 06:33:00

SINGAPORE: Economics will dominate the future relationship between China and India and it will be characterised by competition and collaboration simultaneously, says an official of ISAS. Therefore, it will be erroneous to visualise the ties between the t #India #China #Singapore
American Spectator
A Tsunami of Bad Economics

2012-05-23 10:26:00

Japan was hit by a tsunami last year on March 11. That’s not news, but the reaction of some economists sure is. Just imagine looking up at a hundred-foot tall column of water rushing towards you at highway speed. This was the last thing some people ever #Paul Krugman #New York Times Company #Fannie Mae
The Smallest Minority
Quote of the Day - Economics Edition

2012-05-23 02:23:00

The Smallest Minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities. - Ayn Rand Liberty is an inherently offensive lifestyle. Living in a free society guarantees that each one of us will see our m #Ayn Rand #Lloyd Bentsen #Tucson, AZ

Editor's picks

Sensex closes below 16,000, rupee breaches 56 against $

This is the first time the markets have closed below the 16,000 mark. Sensex had closed below these levels last on 9th Jan, 2012.
My favourite bimbo: Why America loves brain-dead Bollywood

Here’s why we should not be celebrating the inclusion of Devdas in Time magazine’s list of top ten movies since 2000. The message: Sure the acting is mediocre, the plot hackneyed, but who cares as long as it looks pretty.
Shame on you, Dharun Ravi: The boy who can't say sorry

The question is not whether Dharun Ravi deserved 30 days in jail or more for that infamous webcam spying on his roommate. The question is why can’t he apologise.
Rajiv Gandhi's assassins now poster boys of prison rehab

With their exceptional performance in Class XII examinations, the two men on death row highlight the need for ensuring prison inmates have access to education in order to keep them out of crime in future.

Why Greece is the canary in the PIIGS coalmine

The world is waiting to see if Greece will exit the euro. The really worry is that it can never ever repay its huge debts, no matter what it does
Pranab-da, without reforms rupee will head for 60

Contrary to what is being said, the FM has to focus on reforms in energy pricing, subsidies and taxes. This is the remedy for a weak rupee
Kids on FB: Why everyone including Facebook is missing the point

Facebook has denied a Sunday Times story that the social networking website plans to allow 13 year-old to join it.
If you are rich and gay, shun Chennai

A number of rich gay men live dual lives, either in other Indian cities or abroad. It helps live their true lives and ward off the stigma and discrimination within the family.

Why UPA-2 has failed: Voodoo politics and economics

UPA-2′s third anniversary has to acknowledge the failure of its flawed political-economy approach.
Democracy is about freedom of expression: Taniya Bhardwaj on lighting the CM's fuse

Tania Bhardwaj is famous as the student whose question caused Mamata Banerjee to storm off the stage. But she says the question was not important till Mamata made it important.
Air India-Ajit Singh meet: IPG pilots are in for tough times

Pilots of the erstwhile AI, affiliated to the de-recognised IPG, have been reporting sick for the past fortnight, severely disrupting the airline’s international operations. The IPG has not been invited for today’s meeting.
Welcome to the Facebook Jungle: Cyberbullying hits Indian schools

Hate groups, fake profiles, distorted photographs, hurtful comments. Bullying in the time of Facebook is rapidly becoming a serious worry for schools.

Stagflation: Over to FM now; Subbarao can take a vacation

With consumer price inflation back in double-digits, and the rupee in free fall, the RBI can’t do much. It is Pranab Mukherjee’s job now – 100 percent.
Meet the winners: Rekha, Jaya and Silsila-II

Don’t change the channel. The Jaya-Rekha show unfolding live on Rajya Sabha television shouldn’t just be dismissed as Silsila reheated. In fact, it should be getting many awards for public service.
Jayalalithaa’s dream state is in financial doldrums

This is the first time the state has crossed a debt-burden of Rs 100,000 crore and it is likely to rise by a quarter by the end of the year.
The life, letters and naivete of Purno Sangma

Has Purno Sangma, who has been backed by the BJD and the AIADMK for president, shot down his own chances by naivete?

Did Manchester City buy the EPL title?

Manchester City have won two trophies since spending close to £420 million in the last four seasons. Man United took 12 seasons to spend the same amount, winning a dozen trophies. Whose side are you on?
Google's Knowledge Graph: What to expect

The new feature which was released on Wednesday will draw from a Google-built database of more than 500 million people, places and commonly requested things to provide a summary of vital information alongside the main search results.
Shah Rukh endangers brand Shah Rukh

His recent behaviour will do little to maintain or enhance Shah Rukh’s image – the very image which made him India’s favourite brand ambassador.
Pranab-da's 'austerity' cannot fix UPA govt's economic sins

The Finance Minister’s ‘remedy’, which focusses on unspecified ‘austerity’ measures, could compound the stagflation crisis if it shrinks aggregate demand.The real fixes like elsewhere.

Jaya, Modi and the PM's job after the next elections

What is the political significance of Jayalalithaa’s multi-crore media blitz in the national print media?
Stop howling about rupee and accept its decline

The rupee’s fall is based on fundamental factors and the government or the RBI cannot stem the fall in the short term.
When jihad backfires: Pak plays a losing game with India

For all the jihadi terror that Pakistan stokes in Afghanistan and India, the arc of history is bending decisively against it – and in India’s favour. Here’s why…
Parliament at 60: How rich are our netas!

Being an MP in India is hardly unprofitable, most of our nations legislators have seen their incomes rise and their rising wealth also ensures they stay in power.