The Punjab government stated that it is addressing the drug menace through a dual strategy, a crackdown on supply and awareness and education to strike the demand.
On the sidelines of the Jaipur Literature festival, Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee discusses the ripple effects of Donald Trump’s trade policies, drop in post-tax income, the ‘mythical’ middle class and the scent of Kolkata streets.
Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, who won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics for their work using Randomized Controlled Trials to evaluate social policies, spoke to The Indian Express about the most important policy challenges facing India. The duo, who co-founded The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) in 2003, were speaking on the occasion of J-PAL's 20th anniversary.
Conducting the Institute for Human Development (IHD) silver jubilee lecture titled ‘Why are kids not learning?’, Prof Banerjee’s lecture was based on a study he, along with his colleagues, conducted in 2017.
Banerjee said that although India has a population 20 times that of the UK, the UK has 656 seats in its Parliament compared to 543 in India. He argued that the vast size makes it difficult for all voters to access information about their legislators.
Nobel laureate economist Professor Abhijit Banerjee said that the findings of the report should serve as a reminder that as schools reopen, teaching should be focused primarily on the existing learning abilities of children rather than grade-level curriculum.
Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.
