ANIL TRIGUNAYATIn the past dozen or so years, India has effectively transformed its “Link West” policy into an “Act West” policy. The transactional partnerships of previous decades have been replaced by a comprehensive, strategic relationship, expanding, renewing, and reigniting...
Harsh V Pant and Abhishek SharmaOn December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised the nation by declaring martial law. The announcement sent shock waves across the globe as airborne troops entered the premises of the National Assembly....
Policy UpdateAnamitra SinhaBackgroundIn a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme. The initiative is set to revolutionize India’s higher education and research ecosystem by democratizing...
Arun KumarThe inadequate incomes of the poor lead to a shortage of demand even for the organised sector. The root is rising inequality.The just-released official GDP growth data for Q2 of FY 2024-25 will heighten concerns about India facing...
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...
