Oil Of Great Import

India’s edible oil import bill has gone beyond the humongous figure of Rs 1 lakh crore. With the government pushing for domestic production, especially of palm oil, the sector has spawned a rivalry between a swadeshi Ruchi Soya and an imports-driven Adani Wilmar

Kamalika Ghosh - May 28, 2022

‘Global Events Could Challenge Hegemony Of Dollar’

Will the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war change the idea of globalisation and sovereignty? Will the hegemony of the US dollar and its might be challenged? K.V. Subramanian, former chief economic advisor, weighs in. Edited excerpts:
 

Kamalika Ghosh - May 28, 2022

It Takes Two To Tango To Create An Edifice Of Beauty And Sustainability

To begin with, a team of husband-wife focussed their attention on pure architecture; however, over the years, they went into an in-depth study of how and why buildings could affect the way we live, our mood and our behaviour. Read on…

August 22, 2021

Jingoism buried, IPO done, stock price up 50%. What next for Gland Pharma?

Its IPO was talk of the town, but investors gave it a miss. Now, the company is having the last laugh

V Keshavdev - December 10, 2020

“Philanthropy needs to shake off the scarcity mindset”

If you want to make a difference in the society, don’t let delusional altruism hold you back, says author and corporate consultant Kris Putnam-Walkerly 

N Mahalakshmi - August 26, 2020

Hangover shrugged

State governments’ decisions to impose Corona cess on liquor has left many feeling dry 

August 06, 2020

Tulsi Tanti built his empire on 'soojh-boojh', loans and one other secret ingredient

Through thick, thin and terrible, the Suzlon Energy promoter has displayed the ability to charm banks and retain control 

Krishna Gopalan - July 17, 2020

Start-ups Come Together To ‘Tech’ Covid Out

How Bengaluru’s start-ups cobbled a quick solution to deliver essentials during the lockdown

Shruti Venkatesh - May 09, 2020