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Putin set to win again easily
International Affairs Mar 17, 2018

Putin set to win again easily

Putin’s move to run independently serves to distance him from the growing unpopularity of the United Russia itself, and to also show that he enjoys the support of a broader base. ...

Weakening NHM Mission Steering Group is a mistake India can ill-afford
Healthcare Mar 17, 2018

Weakening NHM Mission Steering Group is a mistake India can ill-afford

In this era of exciting developments in the health sector, where NHM is going to be the mainstay of the Ayushman Bharat through the NHPS initiative which will take India closer to the UHC ideal, health policy is too important to be left to bureaucrats ...

#KisanLongWalk was merely a symptom; agriculture policy needs to fix the ailment
Indian Economy | Agriculture Mar 15, 2018

#KisanLongWalk was merely a symptom; agriculture policy needs to fix the ailment

Political knee-jerks are easy to play with — a loan waiver here, an extension of farming permission there, a rise in procurement prices looming and so on. But finally, to fix the agriculture problem, what’s needed is a new approach to the sector. ...

Maldives minister’s ‘K-talk’: More than a snub on India?
Privacy & Data Protection Mar 15, 2018

Maldives minister’s ‘K-talk’: More than a snub on India?

The Maldivian reaction to Indian initiatives on Maldivian democracy was not totally unexpected. ...

Macron’s visit marks new phase in Indo-France strategic partnership
Indian Foreign Policy Mar 14, 2018

Macron’s visit marks new phase in Indo-France strategic partnership

A major highlight of the visit was the founding conference of the International Solar Alliance. ...

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Akanksha Narain

Akanksha Narain

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

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Jayaa Auplish

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