Opinion

Swiggy has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to raise USD 1.2bn (offer for sale [OFS] and fresh issue) via the IPO route on September 26, 2024; we have tried to assess business growth prospects of food and quick commerce (qCommerce), and its impact on Zomato (ZOMATO IN, Buy, CMP: INR 282, TP: INR […]

The tragic death of Vinod Kumar in Kozhikode has once again highlighted the grave issue of medical negligence in India. Vinod’s death, under the care of a so-called doctor who lacked even the basic qualifications, is a stark reminder of the systemic failures and gross malpractices that plague the healthcare sector. This incident is not […]

The recent arrest of a Pakistani family living in Bengaluru under false identities for over a decade has once again brought the issue of illegal immigration and systemic corruption in India to the forefront. This incident not only highlights the vulnerabilities in our immigration system but also underscores the pervasive corruption that facilitates such illegal […]

The recent revelation that 29,466 Indian nationals who travelled to Southeast Asia between January 2022 and May 2024 have not returned home raises significant concerns. Particularly alarming is the fact that many are believed to be victims of “cyber slavery,” trapped in forced labour, primarily in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar. This issue shines a […]

The agricultural landscape of northern India, particularly in states like Punjab and Haryana, has long been dominated by the high-yielding Pusa-44 rice variety. However, its long maturation period has inadvertently contributed to the severe issue of stubble burning, which has significant environmental and health repercussions. Enter Pusa-2090, a promising alternative that offers comparable yields but […]