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The Cabinet System in India
Domestic Politics and Governance Aug 15, 2022

The Cabinet System in India

The cabinet government has its own character and style of decision-making given India’s evolving party system and the emerging nature of political leadership. ...

The Indian judiciary @ 75: A crucial pillar of democracy
Domestic Politics and Governance Aug 15, 2022

The Indian judiciary @ 75: A crucial pillar of democracy

Despite the numerous ups and downs, the judiciary continues to be seen as a last resort for justice by the citizens and a counter-majoritarian institution of governance. ...

Safeguarding democracy: The Election Commission of India @75
Domestic Politics and Governance Aug 15, 2022

Safeguarding democracy: The Election Commission of India @75

While the Constitution provides the ECI with a sturdy framework within which to operate, this same edifice has become a handicap to the organisation at times. ...

Indian democracy and the changing political landscape
Domestic Politics and Governance Aug 15, 2022

Indian democracy and the changing political landscape

The diversity of India's political set up means that no electoral majority is cast in stone and no ideological hegemony can enjoy the permanence. ...

Indian Federalism @75: The foundation of a strong democracy
Domestic Politics and Governance Aug 15, 2022

Indian Federalism @75: The foundation of a strong democracy

A robust federal structure needs to be in place to deliver effective governance and development in a country as diverse as India.

Decentralisation @75: How the third-tier institutions have deepened India’s Democracy?
Domestic Politics and Governance Aug 15, 2022

Decentralisation @75: How the third-tier institutions have deepened India’s Democracy?

Despite many structural shortfalls, the 73rd and the 74th Amendments were able to create critical democratic space for these underrepresented groups such as women, SCs, and STs. ...

Is India’s civil service out of joint?
Domestic Politics and Governance Aug 15, 2022

Is India’s civil service out of joint?

In the kind of politics that currently prevails, all civil service reform will prove to be meritless until politics attain the desire to improve governance. ...

Civil-military relations in Independent India
Domestic Politics and Governance Aug 15, 2022

Civil-military relations in Independent India

What explains India’s success in keeping the military out of politics, and how have civil-military relations fared in Independent India? ...

Independence Day 2022: Looking ahead
Indian Economy Aug 11, 2022

Independence Day 2022: Looking ahead

For India to be truly independent, systemic changes are necessary. ...

Indian federalism and health systems’ resilience amid COVID-19
Healthcare Aug 05, 2022

Indian federalism and health systems’ resilience amid COVID-19

Although Centre-state cooperation is crucial for Indian federalism, the competition amongst them cannot be discounted ...

Displacement and surveillance of sex workers in India
Gender | Law and Justice Jul 29, 2022

Displacement and surveillance of sex workers in India

Regulations brought in related to sex work need to go beyond people who are forced into the profession to also be inclusive of the people who enter the profession of their own volition. ...

India gets its new president: Unpacking its significance and implications
Domestic Politics and Governance Jul 25, 2022

India gets its new president: Unpacking its significance and implications

The anointment of Droupadi Murmu as the President of the Republic, especially in the 75th year of India’s independence, manifests a special moment of social empowerment. ...

Accelerating the pace of India’s defence research
Defence and Security | Indian Defence Jul 23, 2022

Accelerating the pace of India’s defence research

Expanding participation to other stakeholders and cultivating linkages with other countries’ R&D are two ways by which India hopes to stimulate defence research. ...

G20 and the gender focus on the digital divide
International Affairs | Gender Jul 22, 2022

G20 and the gender focus on the digital divide

Despite the multiple initiatives introduced by the G20, a more holistic approach needs to be adopted to diminish the gaping gender divide. ...

Five years of GST: Implications for India’s fiscal federalism
Indian Economy Jul 18, 2022

Five years of GST: Implications for India’s fiscal federalism

The GST regime over the last five years has showcased the cracks emerging in federal cooperation. ...

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Upskilling the youth of India
Development | Sustainable Development | Skilling | Education Jul 15, 2022

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Upskilling the youth of India

To address the skill deficit, India needs to extend high technical and vocational courses to improve employability. ...

India’s Rural Youth and SDGs: A case study on Kanchan Ben’s ‘tailored’ skills
Indian Economy | Sustainable Development | Skilling Jul 15, 2022

India’s Rural Youth and SDGs: A case study on Kanchan Ben’s ‘tailored’ skills

India must upskill the rural youth through education programmes and skilling initiatives to enhance entrepreneurial abilities and employability. ...

Youth Skills Day 2022: Assessing the skills gap in fintech
Development | Skilling | Education Jul 15, 2022

Youth Skills Day 2022: Assessing the skills gap in fintech

A holistic policy and research response are required to address the lacunae witnessed in the skill landscape in India’s fintech industry. ...

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Putting young India first
Indian Economy | Development | Skilling | Education Jul 15, 2022

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Putting young India first

India has a formidable arsenal of digital skilling programmes for youth, but significant gaps remain, which are a cause of concern for young Indians, their employers, and the nation. ...

Accelerating infrastructure development in the post-pandemic era
Indian Economy | Urbanisation Jul 13, 2022

Accelerating infrastructure development in the post-pandemic era

The government needs to undertake more targeted policies to ensure that the inflow of investments is adequate to finance infrastructure development. ...

Why Agnipath agitation should act as a wake-up call for India
Defence and Security | Indian Defence Jul 13, 2022

Why Agnipath agitation should act as a wake-up call for India

The Agnipath protests throw light on the growing unemployment crisis that is prevailing in India. ...

Value capture taxation: A public policy approach
Indian Economy Jul 13, 2022

Value capture taxation: A public policy approach

India can implement value capture taxation that can help address urban land use challenges such as rising economic and social inequalities. ...

Encashing India’s demographic dividend
Indian Economy Jul 11, 2022

Encashing India’s demographic dividend

India must commit on this World Population Day to do more to tackle the widespread malnourishment and unemployment prevalent amongst Indian youth.

Prioritising the appointment of the CDS
Defence and Security | Indian Defence Jul 08, 2022

Prioritising the appointment of the CDS

Amid all the developments, considerable attention needs to be paid on the appointment of the new CDS in the aftermath of the demise of General Bipin Rawat.

The Agnivir Scheme: Only the test of fire will make fine steel
Defence and Security | Internal Security | Indian Defence Jun 27, 2022

The Agnivir Scheme: Only the test of fire will make fine steel

The reforms that the Agnipath scheme entails will help revolutionise the Indian defence system.

A pandemic of abuse: How India is protecting its children online
Media and Internet | Education Jun 24, 2022

A pandemic of abuse: How India is protecting its children online

The incidence of online child sexual abuse and exploitation (OCSAE) has spiked worldwide since the pandemic began. India is responding to the menace in several ways, but more needs to be done.

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Akanksha Narain

Akanksha Narain

Akanksha Narain is an independent researcher based in London. ...

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