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'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

'Without a poverty line, how are we to know whether poverty is the same, or it has come down or it has gone up?' IMAGE: A homeless girl asks for alms outside a coffee shop in Mumbai. Photograph:......

Why 810 Million Indians Need Free Rations

Is it a case of poor targeting of a welfare scheme, or is it a reflection of the government's desire to expand the scope of this benefit to secure greater electoral dividends? asks A K......

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the......

415 mn Indians exited poverty in 2005-21, UN calls it historic

The number of poor people in India fell by about 415 million between 2005-06 and 2019-21, a ”historic change” and a demonstration that the Sustainable Development Goal target of......

Stabbings in Canada kill 10; suspects at large

At least 10 persons were killed and 15 injured in stabbing attacks on Sunday (local time) across Canada's Saskatchewan Province. IMAGE: A police forensics team investigates a crime scene after......

UP, Bihar, J'khand among poorest states; Kerala, Goa have lowest poverty: Niti

Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the poorest states in India, according to Niti Aayog's first Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com As......

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Launched by the ministry of housing and urban affairs, the ease of living index (EoLI) is aimed at providing a holistic view of the country’s cities. These will be done on parameters like......

Why Volkswagen Vento is still a 'great car'

The Volkswagen Vento is a great car when we look at its styling, build quality, driving feel and dynamics. The Volkswagen Vento was launched in the Indian market almost a decade back and while the......

271 mn Indians came out of poverty between 2006 and 2016

India lifted 271 million people out of poverty between 2006 and 2016, recording the fastest reductions in the multi-dimensional poverty index values during the period with strong improvements in......

Skoda Rapid Facelift - First Drive Review

The new Skoda Rapid is based on Skoda’s Crystalline design theme that focuses on straight lines and sharp angles, says Jagdev Kalsi/CarDekho.com. The Skoda Rapid is the most important......

If a film's set in India, you'll spot a cow!

I don't know if it's sacred, but it's a cow alright. I call the game cow-spotting. These days, if it's a film set in India, sooner or later you'll find the cow. Cows holding up traffic are......

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'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

Why 810 Million Indians Need Free Rations

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

415 mn Indians exited poverty in 2005-21, UN calls it historic

Stabbings in Canada kill 10; suspects at large

UP, Bihar, J'khand among poorest states; Kerala, Goa have lowest poverty: Niti

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Why Volkswagen Vento is still a 'great car'

271 mn Indians came out of poverty between 2006 and 2016

Skoda Rapid Facelift - First Drive Review

If a film's set in India, you'll spot a cow!

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