Saturday 30 March 2019

India's world-beating school system is failing its students

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India's world-beating school system is failing its students

India has nearly 4 lakh schools, which have less than 50 students each and a maximum of 2 teachers.

Oxfam just confirmed India's biggest worry

Lack of quality jobs and increasing wage disparity are key markers of inequality in India....

Nirav Modi sought bail to care for pet dog

Clare Montgomery, Modi's barrister, made a series of offers to try and convince the judge to grant bail. ...

Coca-Cola turns to grandmas' recipes in India

In India, its hunt for alternatives has led it to tap into a rich vein of "ethnic drinks".

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The new draft policy seeks to address old bugbears: poor charging infra and high EV prices.
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Investors must start looking for quality stocks that are undervalued. ...

Dalal Street week ahead: Nifty looks overstretched, may take a breather

It remains to be seen if the next candle closes below the top of the current candle. ...

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