Cover Story: Language diversity Lingua franca?: Controversy over Hindi puts focus on linguistic pluralityRamesh ChakrapaniA controversy surrounding the promotion of Hindi as a link language brings the issue of linguistic plurality back into the limelight.
Datacard Shining sectorRamesh ChakrapaniIndia is the world’s second-largest steel producer. While the country’s consumption is on the rise, exports are erratic.
Ports Ports: Untapped potential Ramesh ChakrapaniMajor ports have recorded robust growth in net profit in recent years, but a falling port utilisation rate continues to be a cause for concern.
Tackling obesity Ramesh ChakrapaniThe book calls for urgent steps to deal with India’s most recent, and wholly preventable, health crisis.
Fish production Fisheries sector: Growing catch RAMESH CHAKRAPANIThe fisheries sector has recorded healthy growth in production and exports in recent years, placing India among the top 10 worldwide in both fields.
Panchayats Kerala: Power to panchayats RAMESH CHAKRAPANIKerala shows the way in devolving power and resources to panchayats.
Domestic tourism Internal travel Ramesh ChakrapaniStatistics on domestic tourism throw up interesting trends on where Indians are travelling within the country.
Livestock and poultry Livestock and poultry: Rising stockRAMESH CHAKRAPANIExotic livestock breeds are growing significantly while indigenous cattle are stuck in a low-growth zone, according to the latest Livestock Census.
Narcotics On a high RAMESH CHAKRAPANIThe seizure of various kinds of narcotic drugs recorded a significant rise in 2017, according to data from the Narcotics Control Bureau.
Narcotics Quantum jump in drugs seizure in 2017 RAMESH CHAKRAPANIThe seizure of various kinds of narcotic drugs recorded a significant rise in 2017, according to data from the Narcotics Control Bureau.
Pharma exports to China Pharmaceutical exports: Window of opportunityRAMESH CHAKRAPANIIndia’s pharmaceutical exports to China have enormous growth potential and could play a vital role in reducing the bilateral trade deficit.
Onion exports Onion woesRamesh ChakrapaniThe government bans exports of the staple vegetable in a bid to rein in spiralling domestic prices.
Dairy products Incomplete featRAMESH CHAKRAPANIIndia remains at the top in global milk production but has yet to make a mark in dairy products trade worldwide.
Medical workforce The density of medical workforce in India: Miles to go RAMESH CHAKRAPANIIndia has much ground to cover in achieving the desired density of medical workforce such as doctors, dentists, nursing personnel and pharmacists.
Medical travel Healthy arrivalsRamesh ChakrapaniThe number of people flocking to India for medical treatment grew significantly in recent years and there is enormous scope to increase the country’
Passport strength Passport power: India's ranking in the Henley passport IndexRamesh ChakrapaniIndia still ranks very low in passport strength, according to an annual survey, which has placed Japan and Singapore at the top spot.
Natural rubber Natural rubber products: Untapped areaRamesh ChakrapaniInadequate production and falling yield per hectare amid rising demand have resulted in strong growth in rubber imports in recent years.
Private consumption Slack spending Ramesh ChakrapaniConsumer expenditure at constant prices has not grown significantly in the recent past, although spending in current prices has grown considerably.
Enterprise and change Ramesh Chakrapani A riveting account of the changing social profile of Indian industry, the book warns that the arrival of consolidation and the requirement of huge cap
India-Pakistan trade Weakening trade tiesRamesh ChakrapaniEscalating tensions between India and Pakistan will worsen the already-strained trade ties between the two neighbours.
Rice production Staying ahead Ramesh ChakrapaniIndia is set to lead the rice export market in 2019 too, aided by a rise in production.
India's trade with world Rising trend Ramesh ChakrapaniIndia recorded growth in both exports and imports in the April-December period.
Foreign trade Robust trade Ramesh ChakrapaniWith a strong and balanced export-import trade in the first eight months of the current fiscal, the European Union continues to be India’s largest t
Civil aviation Flying highRAMESH CHAKRAPANIThe aviation business in India continues to post healthy growth on the back of a rise in the number of domestic and outbound passengers.
Freebie phobia: The BJP’s concerted attack on redistributive transfers Although the BJP is against ‘freebies’ in principle, in practice it has been forced to use a version of concessions and transfers to counter the o
SlideshowLiving on the edgeThey are river people, whose lives ebb and flow with the waters of the Brahmaputra in a timeless rhythm. But now, hydroelectric projects and homogenis
