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Law Commission for religion-wise amendments to address issues like ‘triple talaq’
Gender | Law and Justice Sep 07, 2018

Law Commission for religion-wise amendments to address issues like ‘triple talaq’

As per Islam, triple talaq (even as standard procedure) is most despicable, reprehensible act. ...

Heritage beyond brick and mortar
Development | Urbanisation Sep 07, 2018

Heritage beyond brick and mortar

India’s intangible heritage representation list is poor. It is time we actively work towards creating crucial databases. ...

Creating world class fintech hubs in India
Development | Economics and Finance | Cyber and Technology Sep 06, 2018

Creating world class fintech hubs in India

Beyond the basic building blocks, for a hub to work effectively, its ‘ecosystem’ needs to function as an integrated system with feedback loops and complementarities. ...

China’s dark secret is out, but the world is silent
Privacy & Data Protection Sep 05, 2018

China’s dark secret is out, but the world is silent

While the horrific stories of China’s re-education programme have uncovered the rampant assault on the identity and culture of the Uyghur Muslims, the reactions from the Muslim world are largely muted. ...

The return of Xi
Privacy & Data Protection Sep 05, 2018

The return of Xi

Xi will need all the authority he has in the coming period as the trade war with the US intensifies. ...

The 2+2 dialogue: Don’t fight strategic gravity
Indian Foreign Policy | US Foreign Policy Sep 05, 2018

The 2+2 dialogue: Don’t fight strategic gravity

New Delhi is pursuing a strategic partnership with the US because it is in India’s interest, and it is essential to keep in mind the core condition that drives this interest. ...

Six lessons for the sustainable reconstruction of Kerala
Climate, Food and Environment | Development Sep 04, 2018

Six lessons for the sustainable reconstruction of Kerala

While the reconstruction process is long and costly, it is important that good policies are developed. ...

Tinkering with 35A will cause more trouble in Kashmir
Domestic Politics and Governance | Law and Justice Sep 04, 2018

Tinkering with 35A will cause more trouble in Kashmir

Mainstream parties have in unison come in defence of the article and treated it as an existential matter. Having supported the accession of the State to the Union of India, it is imperative for them to defend the special status, which they see as a ...

Australia’s new strategy in navigating the ‘India economic challenge’
Indian Foreign Policy | International Trade and Investment Aug 31, 2018

Australia’s new strategy in navigating the ‘India economic challenge’

India and Australia are at different levels of development. For the two countries, it provides both opportunity and challenge. ...

Understanding Africa’s policy conundrums in a changing global order
Economics and Finance | Financial Markets Aug 30, 2018

Understanding Africa’s policy conundrums in a changing global order

Trends in Africa are diverging. While East Africa shows growing signs of authoritarianism and suppression of dissent, in Southern Africa — liberation movements have embraced reform agendas. Meanwhile, West Africa is consolidating democratic gains with frequent changes of power, enhanced judicial independence and respect for ...

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Niranjan Sahoo

Niranjan Sahoo, PhD, is a Senior Fellow with ORF’s Governance and Politics Initiative. With years of expertise in governance and public policy, he now anchors studies and programmes on democracy, human rights, federalism, electoral reforms (particularly issues related to political ...

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Niranjan Sahoo

Niranjan Sahoo, PhD, is a Senior Fellow with ORF’s Governance and Politics Initiative. With years of expertise in governance and public policy, he now anchors studies and programmes on democracy, human rights, federalism, electoral reforms (particularly issues related to political ...

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