A Sovereign Guarantee For Jobseekers
The jobs situation in the country is grim. If the Modi government needed a reminder, India’s youth has given it in the form of Agniveer-related protests. Modi’s advisors want him to emulate the much-criticised MGNREGA scheme in urban areas along with universal basic income, an idea that Rahul Gandhi proposed in 2019. Can a job guarantee scheme hit the bull’s eye in towns and cities?
Kamalika Ghosh - June 29, 2022
‘Elections are won with local leaders, PM is often a surprise’
Ruchir Sharma’s coverage of the Indian political system throws up interesting insights into coalitions and polarising leaders
V Keshavdev - May 13, 2019
Wholly politics
Congress hopes to revive its game in UP by sending in Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Will it pay off?
March 20, 2019
Friends with Benefits
Ironic as it may seem, Narendra Modi’s chances of a second term in office could well hinge on the benevolence of allies
V Keshavdev - February 18, 2019
Moment Of Reckoning
The BJP is anxious as Congress hopes to cash in on rising anti-incumbency. And the allies are watching the game closely
N Mahalakshmi - February 14, 2019
Poll vault
Narendra Modi’s last big delivery before the hustings could well swing the narrative back in his favour, but still won’t ensure a 2014 repeat
V Keshavdev - February 01, 2019
Coat of honour
Nehru jackets are being redesigned and deconstructed as bespoke luxury
Debangana Ghosh - January 25, 2019
Piyush Goyal’s ‘Vision 2022’ is basic amenities for every Indian
The minister said there can be no better aspiration, no better future to look forward to
Binjal Shah - January 17, 2019
The countdown begins
The 2014 general election starts off with tribal communities in northeast India turning out to vote in huge numbers
Team Outlook Business - June 15, 2015