Zeroing in on the genesis of the Kyasanur forest disease was, at one point, called “possibly the most dramatic epidemiological detective story of our time.” This is that story.
Watch what people from working class and poor sections of our society have to say about demonetisation.
Sujoy Guha has spent 37 years trying to realise Risug, a long-term use reversible male contraceptive – itself an unusual thing. It should have come to be more than a decade ago.
Harvard economist and author of The Curse of Cash analyses the Indian demonetisation decision against the backdrop of international experience and wonders whether Modi’s plan will work.
That the new Rs 2,000 notes would be embedded with “nano GPS chips” was patently a hoax – but what about the bleeding ink and the so-called “turbo-electric effect”?
According to police statistics, the number of stone throwing incidents fell drastically in October – before demonetisation – and has remained stagnant since.
Demonetisation is a political move couched in economic terms. Calling its fallout as mere ‘inconvenience’ insulates it from popular dissent.
“Wait until the administration is in place, it’s actually putting its policies together, and then you can make your judgments as to whether or not it’s consistent with the international community’s interest in living in peace and prosperity together.”
Health and rescue workers have previously been able to bring damaged hospitals back into operation but a lack of supplies is making that harder.
“I agree that the discussions should move to Congress, and we will do so next week, on Wednesday,” Santos said in a televised address.
A petition filed in the Supreme Court argues that a decision like demonetisation, pivotal to monetary policy, can’t be left to the whims of the Centre.
To solve water problems in a cold desert, Wangchuk came up with a path-breaking idea: freeze millions of litres of water in the form of ‘ice stupas’.
An equity firm has estimated that GDP growth will crash to 0.5% in the second half of the current financial year.
Modi’s demonetisation drive marks an ambitious break from past practice. But his claim that previous BJP policies have brought in an unprecedented amount of money is just a jumla.
Six states and one union territory underwent polls today, in the first vote after Modi announced the government’s decision to ban Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes
The state police suspect that United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) militants were behind the attack.
Following a petition filed by RTI activist, Venkatesh Nayak, the Central Information Commission has ordered the army to disclose the proceedings of its court martial from 2013.
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye may be about to become the first national leader to be questioned by prosecutors while still in office.
The small vendor and the trader have shown kindness towards fellow citizens, but there has been no empathy from the powers that be.
As the search for a new vice-chancellor continues, the governing board of the university has decided to extend previous vice-chancellor, Gopa Sabharwal’s tenure for the second time.
As the unorganised sector continues suffering, civil society members, bankers and politicians remain sceptical of demonetisation’s impact on black money.
Animals perform what looks like a dance for specific reasons, whether to attract a mate, lure prey or as a form of communication.
Under the programme, schoolchildren in Pune have been collecting plastic items from their homes for safe disposal, assisted by their teachers and community workers.
Even if fake articles could be curbed and filtered news modified, there’s something built into Facebook’s anatomy that foments partisan rage.
There are several ad-hoc legislations and codes to promote energy efficiency in buildings but none that clearly use taxation as a fiscal tool.
On Wednesday, the founder of Microsoft had described demonetisation as a “bold move” and an “important step” in moving away from a shadow economy.
Will the supply of India’s vegetables and fruit falter before the new currency notes are widely circulated? And what will happen to farmer incomes in the short and medium-term?
From promissory notes to Bhutanese currency to no newspapers, the government’s announcement had some curious impacts in the northeast.
The effort will be aimed at plans to rehabilitate women victims, as there are disturbing similarities between sexual violence in Iraq today and during the Rwandan genocide 20 years ago.
Together with public comments by ministers in her Conservative government, the changes appear to suggest May is now supporting continued membership of the EU market if possible.
By demanding an immediate ban on the decor of Goregaon Social, a Mumbai restaurant, the so-called representatives of the Catholic community have played into the hands of majoritarian nationalists.
Using anecdotal evidence in Faith, Unity, Discipline: The Inter-Service-Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan, Hein G. Kiessling proves that the Pakistani military’s abiding aim is to ensure it has permanent veto power over the country’s civilian leaders.
For Flynn, a retired US Army three-star general and one of Trump’s closest advisers, it was another parting shot at the DIA, who he thinks unfairly fired him.
A year after several Adivasi women accused men from the police and security forces of sexual assault, the investigation has stalled due to governmental inaction.
Japan’s leadership has been nervous about the future of an alliance that is core to Tokyo’s diplomacy and security.
The African continent appears to have the most remarkable potential for growth and transformation, but can it be sustainable?
US Federal Chair Yellen also said they may find themselves at odds if Trump decides to pursue a rollback of financial regulations.
Given its inclusive environment, students from West and South Asia are turning to Malaysia, where the universities are focusing on quality education.
Tahir Raj Bhasin is a special talent – and while he makes the film watchable, even he can’t save it.
The truck was transporting fuel to Malawi from the port city of Beira and was near the border when the accident occurred, the government said.
P. Chidambaram discusses how demonetisation has impacted our economy, what he would have done had he been finance minister now and more.
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