At least 32 people have died of heat wave in three districts of southern Bengal in the past two days, officials said. "Twenty-seven people died in areas near Asansol due to intense heatwave......
'The government should act proactively to instil confidence in private investors, and also boost the purchasing power of people directly or indirectly by ensuring minimum wages.' Illustration:......
'80% of the rural and urban population don't have enough purchasing power.' IMAGE: A crowded railway station in Mumbai. Kindly note the image has only been posted for representational purposes.......
'The government has failed to understand the seriousness of the situation, and that's why they are underestimating the problem.' 'They think some tinkering here and there will fix the economy......
'Just see what kind of political, social and economic impact it will have when the number of unemployed goes up four times in one year suddenly.' IMAGE: Planting of saplings underway in the rains.......