TK ArunThe three things India’s government must do for the economy to break out of its torpor.Indian stock markets have recovered from their downward spiral triggered by the election of Donald Trump as the incoming president of the US,...
Policy UpdateSrishtistuti RoyBackgroundThe philosophy of the Blue Economy (BE) was first introduced by Prof. Gunter Pauli in 1994 at the United Nations University (UNU) to address the needs and challenges of sustainable growth amidst the multifarious threats posed by...
Arun KumarUnfortunately, politics, law and economics are likely to converge to ensure that the brunt of the Adani bribery case befalls the Indian economy and consumers. To avoid that, public consciousness about corruption and cronyism needs to be raised.Charges of...
Policy UpdateQazi Furooz ShamasBackgroundPiracy is not a new concern. It remains a serious issue in global shipping, particularly in the Indian Ocean, which is a major global shipping route. After 2008, there was a major surge in piracy attacks...
Policy UpdateShivashish NarayanParliament’s sittings are the cornerstone of India’s democratic governance ensuring effective lawmaking, deliberation and oversight. They also play a vital role in upholding constitutional principles facilitating discussions on national policies and holding the executive accountable to the...
Policy UpdateAvi SharmaIntroduction The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), located at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan near Safdarjung Airport in New Delhi, plays a critical role in shaping India’s civil aviation sector. It is primarily responsible for the formulation of national...
TK ArunCracking down on NBFCs disbursing small loans on the grounds they are charging usurious rates only pushes borrowers towards informal markets where rates are higher. Instead of removing barriers towards the flow of credit to the bottom of...
If the Ladki Bahin Yojana, that helped to curry favour with Maharashtra voters, is introduced to other states it will only add to India’s fiscal burden.The principal development this week has been the consolidation of the BJP-led National Democratic...
SRIKANTH KONDAPALLIHigh in optics and but low in content, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China this week sends signals of balancing India. For the past decade, China has been upping the ante in Kathmandu with close...
Policy UpdateMohd AsifBackgroundAyushman Bharat is a key initiative of the Government of India, introduced based on recommendations from the National Health Policy of 2017, with the aim of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This program is designed to fulfill...
