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Published on Jul 14, 2021 04:43 PM IST

Altering strategic investments. This study has been authored by Vaneet Bhatia.

A country like India which imports most of its crude oil needs from other countries ends up paying more money if crude oil prices increase in the international market.(Reuters File Photo)

ByOP Jindal Global University

Challenges for natural gas to become India’s bridge fuel

The study has been authored by Rahul Tongia.

The real challenge is the overall price-competitiveness of natural gas.(HT Archives)

Published on Jul 14, 2021 04:43 PM IST

ByCentre for Social and Economic Progress

The global trade map after Covid-19

What next for global companies, investors and policymakers? The article has been authored by Alexis A Crow and Samir Saran.

The trade landscape has dramatically shifted, and executives should be nimble and agile in navigating the new environment.(ANI Photo)

Published on Jul 14, 2021 04:34 PM IST

ByObserver Research Foundation

A third-generation strategy for accelerated growth and development

The study has been authored by Rakesh Mohan, Ex-Dy Governor of RBI; former Chief Economic Adviser, & President, CSEP.

Rakesh Mohan argues that the Indian economy is in trouble once again and it is time to usher in a third generation of economic reforms.(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 14, 2021 03:04 PM IST

ByCentre for Social and Economic Progress

Experiences of Rajasthan and HP frontline workers during pandemic

The study has been authored by Anavi Kapur and others.

Healthcare workers administer Covid-19 vaccine to beneficiaries during a special drive, in Beawar, Rajasthan, on July 8.(PTI Photo)

Published on Jul 10, 2021 03:37 PM IST

ByCentre for Policy Research

A proposed plan to encourage ‘clean’ power plants

The article has been authored by Nivit Kumar Yadav, Programme Director, Industrial Pollution Unit, Centre for Science and Environment.

Most of India’s centrally-run power stations have shown progress in their efforts to meet the norms.(Harikrishna Katragadda/MINT)

Published on Jul 10, 2021 02:51 PM IST

ByCentre for Science and Environment

Making electricity bills consumer-friendly

The study has been authored Kanika Balani, Pavithra Ramesh, and Prateek Aggarwal

Improved transparency from discoms and improved consumer feedback through grievance redressal can help build trust between both parties.(HT File Photo)

Published on Jul 08, 2021 01:44 PM IST

ByCouncil on Energy, Environment and Water

Preventing a repeat of the Covid-19 second wave oxygen crisis in India

The study has been authored by Amit Thadhani.

Health workers carrying oxygen cylinders from a store in a hospital in Shimla. (Deepak Sansta/HT File Photo)

Published on Jul 08, 2021 12:50 PM IST

ByObserver Research Foundation

Are India’s urban poor using clean cooking fuel?

Study has been authored by Shaily Jha, Sasmita Patnaik, and Rithima Warrier.

A worker delivers an LPG cylinder to a village home in Greater Noida.(Bloomberg Photo)

Published on Jul 06, 2021 01:06 PM IST

ByCouncil on Energy, Environment and Water

The Covid-19 challenge to Indian federalism

The study has been authored by Niranjan Sahoo and Ambar Kumar Ghosh.

A healthcare worker administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine to a beneficiary at a Delhi hospital.(Amal KS/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 06, 2021 12:23 PM IST

ByObserver Research Foundation

India’s electric vehicle transition

Can electric mobility support India’s sustainable economic recovery post COVID-19? The article has been authored by Abhinav Soman, Harsimran Kaur, Himani Jain and Karthik Ganesan.

A transition to electric vehicles (EV) has immense potential for investment and rapid market growth.

Published on Jul 01, 2021 08:01 PM IST

ByCouncil on Energy, Environment and Water

Impact of COVID-19 on persons with disabilities in India

A cross sectional, mixed-methods approach, using a purposive snowballing technique was adopted to study the impact of COVID-19 on persons with disabilities in India. The article has been authored by Murthy GVS, Kamalakannan S, Lewis MG, Sadanand S and Tetali S.

Four out of five persons with disabilities using assistive devices sanitised their devices regularly, the study found.

Published on Jul 01, 2021 08:00 PM IST

ByPublic Health Foundation of India

India needs big investment in health workforce

A study highlighted that density of active health workforce in India is a little over one-fourth of the WHO recommended threshold of 44.5 skilled health workers per 10,000 persons. The article has been authored by Anup Karan, Additional Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi, PHFI.

Healthcare workers carry Covishield doses to inoculate villagers during a door-to-door vaccination and testing drive in West Bengal.(Reuters Photo)

Published on Jul 01, 2021 07:59 PM IST

ByPublic Health Foundation of India

Reallocating water for India’s growth

In the coming years, to realise greater economic growth, India will require a multitude of resources, of which water is vital. The article has been authored by Vaibhav Chaturvedi, Kangkanika Neog, Sujata Basu, Arunabha Ghosh, Sumit Kumar Gautam and Ishita Jalan.

Globally, countries are using water reallocation as a response to water shortages.

Published on Jul 01, 2021 07:58 PM IST

ByCouncil on Energy, Environment and Water

Preparing India for extreme climate events

Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to human-made and natural ecosystems as well as to anthropocentric and economic activities. The article has been authored by Abinash Mohanty.

According to the Climate Risk Index, 2018, India jumped nine places in climate vulnerability rankings.(Representative Photo/iStock)

Published on Jul 01, 2021 07:57 PM IST

ByCouncil on Energy, Environment and Water

Is hypertension an ignored orphan?

While several potent drugs are available for hypertension or high blood pressure, control rates are abysmal. The article has been authored by Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Vice President (Research and Policy).

Severe hypertension shows signs of headaches, sleepiness, palpitation, blurred vision, fatigue, dizziness, confusion and ringing sensation in the ears.(Representative Photo)