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The Kharghar tragedy: Lessons to be learnt
Domestic Politics and Governance | Climate Change May 31, 2023

The Kharghar tragedy: Lessons to be learnt

India must learn from the Kharghar tragedy and adopt several measures to prepare for and tackle the impact of heatwaves.

Is India prepared for a fully convertible capital account?
Indian Economy | International Trade and Investment | Financial Markets May 30, 2023

Is India prepared for a fully convertible capital account?

Internationalising the INR and increasing capital account convertibility should only be implemented incrementally

RBI sets the tone in climate finance thinking with its “Green India” report
Indian Economy May 29, 2023

RBI sets the tone in climate finance thinking with its “Green India” report

This report is a thought leadership push for policymakers, businesses, and civil society to work together to address India's environmental challenges

Integrated rocket force: Imperfect but a step in the right direction
Defence and Security May 27, 2023

Integrated rocket force: Imperfect but a step in the right direction

Although the primary reason for the establishment of India’s Rocket Force is China’s rapidly expanding missile and nuclear forces, the IRF contrasts sharply from its Chinese counterpart

Eight reforms to reimagine policymaking for 21st century India
Domestic Politics and Governance | Indian Economy May 24, 2023

Eight reforms to reimagine policymaking for 21st century India

Three poorly-designed recent policies display a yawning gap between the makers and the takers of economic policy

Interpreting the ethnic strife in Manipur
Domestic Politics and Governance May 17, 2023

Interpreting the ethnic strife in Manipur

The festering age-old ethnic divide amongst the tribes in Manipur has led to the ongoing crisis. All key stakeholders need to be active to ensure this comes to an end.

Regenerative Agriculture: A solution for soil degradation
Water | Agriculture May 11, 2023

Regenerative Agriculture: A solution for soil degradation

Regenerative Agriculture can reduce India’s agricultural carbon footprint while boosting farmers’ income

Understanding the implications and mitigation strategies for heatwaves in India
Climate, Food and Environment | Climate Change May 06, 2023

Understanding the implications and mitigation strategies for heatwaves in India

The current heat wave situation in India is a wake-up call for the need to address the impact of changing climate on public health

India's G20 presidency: Prioritising equitable recovery and a global health agenda
Domestic Politics and Governance | Healthcare Apr 14, 2023

India's G20 presidency: Prioritising equitable recovery and a global health agenda

India's G20 presidency can address global health challenges and help strengthen global governance to prevent future pandemics

Sans a supportive fiscal policy, monetary policy will struggle to manage inflation
Indian Economy Apr 11, 2023

Sans a supportive fiscal policy, monetary policy will struggle to manage inflation

Wrestling inflation below 4 percent is a fit metric for both responsive monetary policy and responsible fiscal policy

A US$ 2-trillion export target by 2030 is within sight
Indian Economy | International Trade and Investment Apr 03, 2023

A US$ 2-trillion export target by 2030 is within sight

India’s Foreign Trade Policy 2023 realigns itself with the country’s rising economic ambitions

Building a case for the creative economies of the Global South
Neighbourhood | Indian Economy Mar 30, 2023

Building a case for the creative economies of the Global South

During its G20 presidency, India should engage with governments and policymakers and address the regulatory constraints faced by this sector to keep it afloat

Can flying geese‚Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu—power India’s growth with stability?
Indian Economy Mar 28, 2023

Can flying geese‚Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu—power India’s growth with stability?

These three states can develop templates for growth under fiscal stress and become guides for other states

Bridging integration: Infrastructure projects in Kashmir
Development | Developing and Emerging Economies | Urbanisation | Connectivity Mar 27, 2023

Bridging integration: Infrastructure projects in Kashmir

The completion of infrastructure projects in the Kashmir Valley will boost economic development, social integration, and security advantage

Integrated water resource management: Where are the critics going wrong?
Water Mar 22, 2023

Integrated water resource management: Where are the critics going wrong?

Critics of IWRM need to note that as a paradigm, it only marks the broad contours of the emerging discipline of water governance that is subject to change with time

Flawed education system in Kashmir
Domestic Politics and Governance | Education Mar 20, 2023

Flawed education system in Kashmir

The declining education system needs to be tackled with targeted measures to economically and ideologically transform the Valley

Hinduphobia infects economics—again
Indian Economy Mar 11, 2023

Hinduphobia infects economics—again

The Hindu rate of growth, like Sanatan Dharma, has evolved—Raghuram Rajan and other narrative economists are stuck in the past

The Great Gender Glitch: Women and Online Violence
Gender Mar 08, 2023

The Great Gender Glitch: Women and Online Violence

There is a growing need to end online violence against women and thus reverse the trend of leaving women behind in the digital economy.

G20 India: Orchestrating a concerted recovery and its global transmission
Indian Economy Mar 02, 2023

G20 India: Orchestrating a concerted recovery and its global transmission

Global economic cooperation and recovery will be key to India’s G20 agenda ...

Using AI to improve maternal and child health in India
Healthcare Feb 13, 2023

Using AI to improve maternal and child health in India

The integration of AI with the already existing healthcare systems could help bring about a substantial difference in maternal and child health in India ...

India’s Gender Budget 2023-24: Moving towards women-Led Development
Indian Economy | Gender Feb 11, 2023

India’s Gender Budget 2023-24: Moving towards women-Led Development

Budget 2023 moves from the paradigm of women’s development to women-led development ...

Defence Budget 2023-24: Optimising with limited funds
Defence and Security | Indian Economy Feb 10, 2023

Defence Budget 2023-24: Optimising with limited funds

India’s armed forces must be prepared to secure India with the resources available, as well as to prioritise local defence acquisitions over their costlier Western substitutes

Budget 2023: Assessing the social welfare dimensions
Indian Economy Feb 10, 2023

Budget 2023: Assessing the social welfare dimensions

The budget has prioritised capital expenditure for addressing the needs of public infrastructure along with some focussed welfare initiatives in crucial sectors

Budget 2023: Inside infrastructure spending
Indian Economy Feb 10, 2023

Budget 2023: Inside infrastructure spending

Increased spending on infrastructure boost is expected to boost employment generation and increase aggregate demand, thereby, accelerating growth ...

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