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Detailed stories on technology startups, business and economic current affairs.
Detailed stories on technology startups, business and economic current affairs.
Decades of investment in health and social infrastructure went into getting the southern state’s infant mortality rate down to 5 deaths per 1,000 live births—far lower than the national average of 25.
About a week ago, the Indian government’s Sample Registration System (SRS) report for 2023 revealed key demographic indicators, including fertility, birth and death rates. Among them, a number that stood out was Kerala’s infant mortality rate (IMR), which has dropped to 5 deaths per 1,000 live births.
The IMR measures the number of children who die before the age of one for every 1,000 live births—an important indicator of public health and development. India’s national average is 25, with wide variations: the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh stand at 37 while Tamil Nadu, which has the second-lowest …
Vish Narain of Pulsar Capital on spotting real synergies between India and the Gulf, and why many entrepreneurs read the market wrong.
The Centre has proposed to open up the retail electricity market, hoping competition will fix India’s loss-making discoms. The states fear a power grab. The outcome will shape the next phase of India’s energy transition.
The Kanjurmarg landfill, operated by Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd., is safe from the axe for now. But its fate remains a major source of worry for the company's shareholders and the city's residents alike.
