Ahmed Abdul Basith: Yachting’s elder statesman sails into the sunset
From Hussain Sagar’s barren shores, he almost single-handedly conjured up what became the country’s capital of inland sailing.
By News Desk| Published: 24th February 2021 4:59 pm IST Olympian Major Abdul Basith
To Major Ahmed Abdul Basith, man and material management meant making the most out of the minimal. A natural leader, tactful to a T, he connected with higher-ups just as well as he reached out to the lowest in the army’s regimented hierarchy, inspiring the best from everyone he brought on board.
By A. Joseph Antony
Why microborrowers in Assam are refusing to repay their loans this poll season
Why microborrowers in Assam are refusing to repay their loans this poll season
Microfinance â or small collateral-free loans meant for low-income groups â has emerged as a poll plank on the threshold of the 2021 Assam assembly elections.Â
Karishma Hasnat 22 February, 2021 2:00 pm IST
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Guwahati: Manobika Lahon of Santapur village in Assam’s Lakhimpur district has nearly paid off the Rs 30,000 loan she took from a microfinance institution (MFI), but she wonât be paying the remaining instalments.Â
Many others in the village, who took small loans to start a business, clear debt, pay for their childrenâs education, or emergencies, echo her conviction.Â