In about half the states in America the growth in the fortunes of local billionaires during the pandemic exceeds—in many cases, dwarfs—the combined gaps forecast … Billionaires boom as state budgets go bustRead more
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How India has taken up DBT in the times of COVID-19
Without any cash or work, how will I survive? That was my first thought after reaching my village,” says Ram Kewat, a 60-year-old daily wage … How India has taken up DBT in the times of COVID-19Read more
PMJDY cash transfers will exclude many of India’s poorest
The vast majority of India’s poor rely on daily wage labour for sustenance. With the current lockdown and its likely extension, millions of daily labourers … PMJDY cash transfers will exclude many of India’s poorestRead more
Don’t panic, ride a bike to work
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Government debt and Covid-19 – why there’s no need to worry
It is inevitable that UK government debt will rise above pre-pandemic levels as government spending is stepped up, but there are good reasons not to … Government debt and Covid-19 – why there’s no need to worryRead more
Public investments grow the economy
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Obama Admin Sets Secrecy Record for Withholding Documents
The Obama administration has set a new record for concealing information from the public. According to an Associated Press analysis, of the more than 700,000 … Obama Admin Sets Secrecy Record for Withholding DocumentsRead more
Why Is the Centre Pushing a New Electricity Bill in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis?
In the midst of a pandemic that has forced even the highest court to suspend its proceedings except for very urgent cases, the Government of … Why Is the Centre Pushing a New Electricity Bill in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis?Read more
Sexually Assault done by a future US President
[Don’t worry Sexually Assault is a very much presidential. But dont come here as xaviour of Afgan women.] In an exclusive Democracy Now! TV/radio broadcast, … Sexually Assault done by a future US PresidentRead more
DOE to provide $22M for research on capturing carbon dioxide from air
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will provide up to $22 million for research aimed at achieving breakthroughs in the effort to capture carbon dioxide … DOE to provide $22M for research on capturing carbon dioxide from airRead more