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Amid geopolitical disruptions and economic slowdowns, India leads global growth
Indian Economy Oct 13, 2022

Amid geopolitical disruptions and economic slowdowns, India leads global growth

To continue to lead, India must press harder on the reforms pedal, and celebrate the small victories in the ongoing economic world war ...

India’s cotton production: Seeking white gold
Climate Change | Agriculture Oct 07, 2022

India’s cotton production: Seeking white gold

Adopting Voluntary Sustainable Standards (VSS) can help India boost its cotton production in a sustainable manner ...

The social welfare system of East Asia—‘Revdi’ or pragmatism?
Domestic Politics and Governance | Indian Economy Oct 07, 2022

The social welfare system of East Asia—‘Revdi’ or pragmatism?

India should adopt a similar approach to that of the other East Asian countries and ramp up spending on schooling and public health ...

Will the PFI ban curb the growing radicalisation in India?
Oct 06, 2022

Will the PFI ban curb the growing radicalisation in India?

An all-India crackdown on the PFI raises the question of whether merely banning radical organisations can halt the rise of radicalisation ...

The Decriminalisation Bill is a bullet train to prosperity
Domestic Politics and Governance Oct 06, 2022

The Decriminalisation Bill is a bullet train to prosperity

The Inspector Raj, expressed through the colonial, corrupt, and rent-seeking policy infrastructure, must be disassembled ...

Monetary policy must be complemented by fiscal policy
Indian Economy Oct 03, 2022

Monetary policy must be complemented by fiscal policy

Fiscal policy must be leveraged to contain the impact of rising interest rates on growth. ...

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

Reviewing India's Non-Ownership Housing Scheme

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

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. ...

Green accounting: Valuing our common future
Indian Economy | Climate, Food and Environment | Climate Change Sep 29, 2022

Green accounting: Valuing our common future

Incorporating environmental economic accounting can go a long way in achieving net-zero emission targets. ...

A decade into India’s open government data journey
Media and Internet | Privacy & Data Protection Sep 28, 2022

A decade into India’s open government data journey

To maximise the potential of data collected, India must plug the gaps in its OGD ecosystem. ...

Investing in the future of Indian Science
Indian Economy Sep 26, 2022

Investing in the future of Indian Science

Today’s unique combination of economic growth, geopolitical opportunity, and scientific innovation is perfect to kickstart India’s push to become a research powerhouse. ...

When everything is a weapon, everyone is a victim
Indian Economy Sep 23, 2022

When everything is a weapon, everyone is a victim

The Russians will face the weaponisation of sanctions while the Europeans will face the weaponisation of energy ...

Minimising losses to achieve agricultural resilience
Climate, Food and Environment | Agriculture Sep 22, 2022

Minimising losses to achieve agricultural resilience

The article highlights a three-point agenda on key interventions that will propel the agricultural sector’s resilience to shocks and extreme climate events.  ...

India: Taming inflation without inhibiting growth
Indian Economy Sep 17, 2022

India: Taming inflation without inhibiting growth

India should refrain from mimicking the rest of the world by increasing interest rates too quickly as it would directly impact the post-pandemic recovery of the economy. ...

India’s current external debt is under control
Indian Economy Sep 16, 2022

India’s current external debt is under control

Although there is no immediate challenge to debt servicing, India cannot afford to be complacent about its external debt amidst the current global economic turbulence. ...

Pushing gender-inclusive politics
Gender Sep 15, 2022

Pushing gender-inclusive politics

Till today, women across the world remain underrepresented in politics. This needs to change. ...

Upskilling the chip industry: Transforming human resource into human capital
Indian Economy | Skilling Sep 12, 2022

Upskilling the chip industry: Transforming human resource into human capital

India needs to harness its unmatched talent pool by upskilling its workforce in the semiconductor domain to become the next R&D hub. ...

Leveraging EdTech in a gendered world
Indian Economy | Development | Skilling | Education Sep 08, 2022

Leveraging EdTech in a gendered world

The renewed focus on the EdTech industry needs to be used to overcome gendered gaps in women’s access to education. ...

NEP 2020: Achieving universal literacy in India by 2047
Development | Skilling | Education Sep 08, 2022

NEP 2020: Achieving universal literacy in India by 2047

As we celebrate International Literacy Day, we examine the provision of the National Education Policy and see if the NEP can deliver on its promise to achieve universal literacy. ...

Demolition of Noida Towers: A zero-tolerance policy towards violation of laws
Urbanisation Sep 07, 2022

Demolition of Noida Towers: A zero-tolerance policy towards violation of laws

The recent demolition of the twin towers of Noida showcases that violation of urban laws in the real estate industry will no longer be tolerated.

INS Vikrant and Maritime Operations
Defence and Security | Indian Ocean | Maritime Security Sep 03, 2022

INS Vikrant and Maritime Operations

The aircraft carrier is key to India’s maritime diplomacy and power projection in the Indian Ocean ...

Leveraging exports for economic growth
Indian Economy Sep 01, 2022

Leveraging exports for economic growth

Reducing the trade deficit is essential for economic growth. Better policymaking can aid to that end. ...

Actions on Motor Vehicle Emission in Delhi
Transportation | Climate Change Aug 30, 2022

Actions on Motor Vehicle Emission in Delhi

Various studies on air quality in Delhi have reported that transport sector is a major contributor to air pollution. ...

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. ...

Kashmir's rising narco-terrorism: Why are religious leaders silent?
Neighbourhood 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.

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Rear Admiral K. Raja Menon

Rear Admiral K. Raja Menon

Rear Admiral K. Raja Menon (Retd) is a career naval officer and submarine specialist who commanded seven ships and submarines during his service. He retired in 1994 as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations). ...

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S. Paul Kapur

S. Paul Kapur is currently on leave from ORF and is serving as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Between 2020-2021, Mr Kapur served on the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff, ...

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