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Universal Basic Income: UBI’s time has come

Sunday, January 2, 2022 23:45

In 1920, Bertrand Russell argued for a new social model that combined the advantages of socialism and anarchism, and that basic income should be a vital component in that new society. More recently, particularly after Covid highlighted large inequalities, and ...

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Inside Vaidehi Parashurami’s elegant wardrobe

Sunday, January 2, 2022 23:44

Inside Vaidehi Parashurami's elegant wardrobe

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From Plate to Plough: The reach and depth of MSP

Sunday, January 2, 2022 23:30

By Ashok Gulati & Ranjana Roy We wish readers of this column, and our farmer families, a safe and happy new year, with greater prosperity, more productive and competitive agriculture that is environmentally sustainable and more nutritious. Here, we focus on one ...

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Budget FY23: Special Economic Zones may get a Budget boost

Sunday, January 2, 2022 23:16

The Union Budget always sparks speculation, but for Budget FY23 some speculation surrounding the amendment of the Special Economic Zone Act now has greater credence, following commerce secretary BVR Subrahmanyam’s recent statements. “For the first time, you will find specific paras addressing us (the commerce ministry). The old history of ...

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‘New year, same motivation’: Virat Kohli sweats it out in training

Sunday, January 2, 2022 23:05

Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli is making sure that he leaves no stone unturned in preparing for the second Test against South Africa.

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Improving Scenario: Corporate lending to rise, say bankers

Sunday, January 2, 2022 23:00

Deployment of bank credit in large industries saw a late surge in the final quarter of 2021, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data and commentary from bankers. While corporates continue to borrow from the markets as they emerge from a phase of deleveraging, banks are positioning themselves to ...

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Parvati Nair’s resplendent styles

Sunday, January 2, 2022 23:00

Watch how Parvati Nair kickstarts 2022 with her resplendent styles

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New Year Trend: Demand for tech roles here to stay

Sunday, January 2, 2022 22:45

Technology roles will continue to be in demand in the current calendar year across sectors as digital transformation remains key for businesses. Overall, the year 2022 is expected to see about 30-40% growth in hiring across levels versus 2021, while salaries could see an over 10% rise — which is ...

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Global chip firms interested in India: Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Sunday, January 2, 2022 22:30

All the leading global semiconductor firms have evinced interest in the recently announced Rs 76,000-crore incentive scheme for development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem, minister of state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. In an interview with FE, the minister said all the global firms believe that this is ...

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BCCI begins clearing dues of affected players after domestic season was curtailed

Sunday, January 2, 2022 22:23

The BCCI has started clearing the long-standing dues of the domestic cricketers who suffered financially after the 2020-21 season was curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Many Indian cricketers struggled financially after the Ranji Trophy was not held last year for the first time in ...

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