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Making the case for biometrics
Privacy & Data Protection Oct 26, 2016

Making the case for biometrics

The Andhra Pradesh Smartcard Project was India’s first large scale attempt to implement a biometrics payment system.

Keep the doors locked and turn on the light: Why less security online does not make us more secure offline
Cyber Security | Cyber and Technology Oct 26, 2016

Keep the doors locked and turn on the light: Why less security online does not make us more secure offline

repeated calls for weakening industry encryption standards raise the question of whether the means employed by governments to protect national and personal security are well suited towards achieving their end

A serious setback to PM Abe’s nuclear energy programme
Energy Oct 25, 2016

A serious setback to PM Abe’s nuclear energy programme

After 2011 Fukushima disaster, popular sentiment against nuclear energy has made it impossible for the government to revive the operations of the reactors.

Inducting BIMSTEC into BRICS talks was a good idea
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Economic Diplomacy | International Financial Institutions Oct 25, 2016

Inducting BIMSTEC into BRICS talks was a good idea

Inducting BIMSTEC into BRICS talks was a good idea because it meant a wider awareness and participation with India’s neighbouring countries minus Pakistan

Understanding the battle of Mosul and the impending 'demise' of the Islamic State
International Affairs | Terrorism Oct 24, 2016

Understanding the battle of Mosul and the impending 'demise' of the Islamic State

It is not possible to tell if, and how many, Indians from the Middle East have joined or shown an inclination towards the Islamic State.

Should India boycott Chinese goods?
Indian Foreign Policy | Economic Diplomacy Oct 24, 2016

Should India boycott Chinese goods?

Call to boycott Chinese goods can be taken up by civil society and leaders of business, trade and industry community in coordination with each other

Bangladesh PM’s Goa visit and Delhi-Dhaka ties
Indian Foreign Policy Oct 21, 2016

Bangladesh PM’s Goa visit and Delhi-Dhaka ties

Bangladesh has emerged as a major partner of India and South Asia, especially in pushing connectivity and development.

Paradiplomacy: Can India learn from Macau and China?
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Oct 20, 2016

Paradiplomacy: Can India learn from Macau and China?

Paradiplomacy forms a quintessential part of the country’s foreign policy analysis in conducting international relations

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Nisarg Jani

Nisarg Jani

Nisarg Jani is a Doctoral Candidate at Pandit Deendayal Energy University situated in Gujarat, India. The author is also a Senior Research Staff Member at Geostrata, an independent youth-led think tank based in New Delhi where he Heads the Science ...

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Rahul Batra

Rahul Batra is an independent consultant with extensive experience at the intersection of digital platforms and international affairs. He spent many years across Google’s global operations at the start of his career, and then participated in Myanmar’s historic, most recent ...

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