Amb Anil TrigunayatNot only a favourite for health tourism with its traditional ayurvedic and modern medicine excellence but India has also become a vaccine hub and pharmacy of the world and now the health-tech could provide that avenue for...
TK ARUNThe week in review has been notable for decline — of stock market indices, the rupee, and economic growth. In Canada, Justin Trudeau, for long the Prince Charming of the world’s liberals, also declined, in charisma and power....
TK ARUNWere China to fetch up in the American hemisphere – a naval presence in Panama’s waters for instance – will the world complain about the counterbalance to US unipolarity?What if China were to offer a mutual defence pact...
TK ARUNWhat if China were to offer a mutual defence pact to Panama, given the background of prezelect Trump’s threat to take over Panama Canal, acquire Greenland and incorporate Canada as another state of the US of A?Before anyone...
Policy UpdateShivashish NarayanThe Winter Session of Parliament held from November 25 to December 20, 2024 was a period of significant legislative activity and parliamentary engagement also marked by considerable procedural challenges and disruptions. The Lok Sabha convened for 20...
Policy UpdateShivashish NarayanAir pollution is a critical challenge in India, affecting public health, the environment and economic productivity. With major cities consistently ranking among the most polluted globally the impact of poor air quality is evident in rising respiratory...
Policy UpdateAditi KumariThe Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008, obligates the government to ensure comprehensive social security for workers in the unorganised sector. The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SMY) is a Central Sector Pension Scheme launched in...
Policy UpdateRiya RawatBackground The National Quantum Mission (NQM), approved by the Union Cabinet on April 19, 2023, with a total outlay of ₹6,003 crore over eight years, reflects India’s ambitious bid to lead the global quantum revolution. The mission...
TK Arun French economist Thomas Piketty does a major service by focusing public attention on the problem of inequality — of income and wealth.India is one of the most unequal countries in the world, even as it is marginally...
TK ARUNThe markets are flat. The rupee is down against the dollar, not so much because the rupee is weak — the real effective exchange rate of the rupee, trade weighted against six currencies, shows appreciation — because of...
