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Ed-Tech in India: The quest for child privacy and well-being
Education in India | Education Oct 16, 2024

Ed-Tech in India: The quest for child privacy and well-being

The rapid growth of Ed-Tech during the pandemic highlights gaps in quality, legal frameworks, and children's rights—India must adopt proper measures to address these challenges ...

Strategic Myopia: The Trudeau factor in India-Canada Ties
International Affairs Oct 16, 2024

Strategic Myopia: The Trudeau factor in India-Canada Ties

India-Canada relations have deteriorated to unprecedented levels, fueled by accusations and retaliations over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's handling of Sikh separatism and his political motives have worsened bilateral ties, leading to a severe trust deficit. ...

Reviewing India’s Non-Ownership Housing Scheme
Development | Urbanisation in India | Urbanisation Sep 30, 2022

Reviewing India’s Non-Ownership Housing Scheme

here is a need to provide access to safe and affordable rental housing complexes in urban areas to economically weaker sections of society. ...

LDCs and WTO notifications: Challenges and the path forward
International Trade and Investment Oct 16, 2024

LDCs and WTO notifications: Challenges and the path forward

LDCs often face capacity and financial constraints, resulting in low compliance rates. Enhanced support, improved WTO capacity, and increased cooperation and knowledge sharing are needed. ...

Will Sheikh Hasina’s foreign policy boost her re-election bid?
Neighbourhood Sep 15, 2022

Will Sheikh Hasina’s foreign policy boost her re-election bid?

The ‘India factor’ has played an undeniable role in the Awami League's past electoral triumphs. ...

Aligning the centre with states and cities for affordable housing in India
Urbanisation in India | Urbanisation Oct 15, 2024

Aligning the centre with states and cities for affordable housing in India

The government’s measures to address affordable housing shortages offer hope across income groups. However, sustained commitment to continue these measures is crucial for its success. ...

Kashmir’s rising narco-terrorism: Why are religious leaders silent?
Internal Security Aug 30, 2022

Kashmir’s rising narco-terrorism: Why are religious leaders silent?

Kashmir has witnessed an alarming rise in narco-terrorism. Apathy shown by religious leaders has only added to the problem. ...

India’s strategic autonomy versus Latin America’s active non-alignment
International Affairs Aug 17, 2022

India’s strategic autonomy versus Latin America’s active non-alignment

India and most of Latin America view the Russia-Ukraine conflict as a ‘regional’ war limited to Europe, but one that has a massive impact on global financial markets and commodity prices. ...

Xi’s Permanent Struggle
International Affairs Oct 15, 2024

Xi’s Permanent Struggle

Ideology can hardly cover the imperial mindset of China at 75 ...

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Heribert Dieter

Heribert Dieter

Heribert Dieter is Director of Policy Research and Visiting Professor at the Asia Global Institute The University of Hong Kong. Since 2001 he has been Senior Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs Berlin where he is ...

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Sanjay Kumar Verma

Sanjay Kumar Verma is the Chairperson of the Research and Information System for Developing Countries and has previously served as India’s High Commissioner to Canada and Ambassador to Japan. ...

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