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Assessing Modi government’s decisions
Sep 10, 2019

Assessing Modi government’s decisions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi must be assessed by the success or failure of his major decisions that have been taken since he assumed power in May 2014

Recent IAS resignations: An appraisal
Sep 10, 2019

Recent IAS resignations: An appraisal

The depletion of the IAS ranks should not be a worry as the Government seems to be moving in the direction of lateral entry — and a fresh infusion o

Flight of foreign portfolio investments: Perilous to government plans
Sep 10, 2019

Flight of foreign portfolio investments: Perilous to government plans

Despite recent waivers, continuing the withdrawal of FPIs from the Indian economy highlights the perils of an uninsulated capital market in India.

India’s urban reality
Sep 09, 2019

India’s urban reality

Unless India takes up urban planning with the seriousness it deserves, the future of some of the mega projects of the incumbent government such as the

भारत में सहकारी संघवाद: सरकार को बहुत काम करना होगा
Sep 07, 2019

भारत में सहकारी संघवाद: सरकार को बहुत काम करना होगा

मई 2019 लोकसभा चुनाव में भारी जीत के बाद यह देखना होगा कि अगल�

Downturn demystified: Decoding the slowdown in the Indian economy
Sep 04, 2019

Downturn demystified: Decoding the slowdown in the Indian economy

Even though the government seems to be addressing concerns ailing the economy, the slowdown seems to be deeper than what the numbers suggest.

No country for good peace deals
Aug 31, 2019

No country for good peace deals

Taliban commanders may continue to fight the Afghan government in spite of any deal that may be signed with the US. So, is there really a point in mak

Government of India’s narrative trap on Kashmir
Aug 27, 2019

Government of India’s narrative trap on Kashmir

Today, there is barely any Kashmiri voice of dissent on TV screens and in newsprint. Any dissent or outpour of anger is either shut down, belittled or

हांगकांग प्रत्यर्पण विधेयक: प्रदर्शनकारी और चीन सरकार बीच का रास्ता निकालें
Aug 21, 2019

हांगकांग प्रत्यर्पण विधेयक: प्रदर्शनकारी और चीन सरकार बीच का रास्ता निकालें

प्रदर्शन के निशाने पर भले ही कैरी लिम की हांगकांग सरकार ह�

Despite improvement in situation, the Government of India should tread cautiously in J&K
Jul 31, 2019

Despite improvement in situation, the Government of India should tread cautiously in J&K

Although statistics and the mood on the ground do reflect considerable progress, bringing normalcy back to the Valley remains an elusive goal.

The implications of India’s medical tourism industry
Jul 30, 2019

The implications of India’s medical tourism industry

As India becomes a top medical tourism destination, the government must prioritise quality and affordable healthcare — not just for medical tourists

Amended RTI Act: What is at stake?
Jul 29, 2019

Amended RTI Act: What is at stake?

The amended RTI Act has hit at citizens’ rights and have strengthened hands of the government of the day.

Utkrisht Development Impact Bond: A solution for financing maternal health
Jul 26, 2019

Utkrisht Development Impact Bond: A solution for financing maternal health

Given the fiscal constraints confronting government agencies — the DIB opens up an alternative, valuable window of opportunity.

The future of work: Earning to live vs. living to earn
Jul 26, 2019

The future of work: Earning to live vs. living to earn

Government regulations will continue to play a crucial role in building an enabling environment for the intersection of free-market jobs and technolog

कर्नाटक में सबके लिए सबक: सरकार बच भी सकती है और नहीं भी बच सकती
Jul 16, 2019

कर्नाटक में सबके लिए सबक: सरकार बच भी सकती है और नहीं भी बच सकती

कर्नाटक में कांग्रेस समर्थित सरकार अगर गिर भी जाती है, तो

AI policy analysis: AIDP of China vs. India’s NITI Aayog AI policy paper
Jul 10, 2019

AI policy analysis: AIDP of China vs. India’s NITI Aayog AI policy paper

Tighter collaboration between private, government, nonprofits and educational institutes will be the key to India’s development of new-age technolog

Rewards for Pakistan, punishment for Afghans
Jul 10, 2019

Rewards for Pakistan, punishment for Afghans

While the old thinking on Pakistan is back in the US, the Afghan government is being seen as a hindrance in US' South Asia policy.

India’s water crisis: A permanent problem which needs permanent solutions
Jul 09, 2019

India’s water crisis: A permanent problem which needs permanent solutions

The government has announced an ambitious target of providing piped clean drinking water to all rural households by 2024. Although a worthy goal, it i

Libya in Turmoil: Khalifa Haftar and foreign powers
Jul 09, 2019

Libya in Turmoil: Khalifa Haftar and foreign powers

The threat of Islamist groups has apparently bolstered Haftar’s push against the UN recognised Government of National Accord.

Budget of small things that contributes to the government’s larger $5 trillion narrative
Jul 05, 2019

Budget of small things that contributes to the government’s larger $5 trillion narrative

Sitharaman’s Budget seeks to inject efficiencies into the regulatory system.

Libya: A legislative blunder and the long winter ahead
Jul 03, 2019

Libya: A legislative blunder and the long winter ahead

To understand the fault lines of the Libyan turmoil, one needs to move beyond the one-dimensional narratives peddled by various actors in the con­fli

Why ‘One Nation, One Poll’ needs greater consensus
Jun 27, 2019

Why ‘One Nation, One Poll’ needs greater consensus

The Modi government appears determined to get the ball rolling on the controversial idea.

Why governors are more favoured than elected governments in Kashmir
Jun 13, 2019

Why governors are more favoured than elected governments in Kashmir

It is ironical that despite being an outsider the governor manages to strike a chord with the locals. What is it that the governor does right which ev

Australia’s opportunity with the return of Narendra Modi
Jun 12, 2019

Australia’s opportunity with the return of Narendra Modi

Australia wants to solidify its bilateral architecture — government, business and people-to-people led — with India through improved business and

It’s time to dismantle the ecosystem of radicalisation: Srinagar must not shy away
Jun 11, 2019

It’s time to dismantle the ecosystem of radicalisation: Srinagar must not shy away

The BJP-led government will have to walk the tightrope and act on its election manifesto — Sankalp Patra — which explains its long-term strategy f

Economic challenges before Modi government 2.0
Jun 01, 2019

Economic challenges before Modi government 2.0

More capital needs to be pumped into government ventures.

The Shishupala Doctrine: Narendra Modi and de-truncating the Indo-Pak power asymmetry
Jun 01, 2019

The Shishupala Doctrine: Narendra Modi and de-truncating the Indo-Pak power asymmetry

The historic second term of Narendra Modi’s government can serve to exacerbate the material asymmetry between India and Pakistan. For this reason an

Is the Afghan peace process going anywhere?
May 25, 2019

Is the Afghan peace process going anywhere?

The fact the Afghan government is not in the negotiating room has created a circle of uncertainty among the political elite.

7 economic reforms that await Modi Season 2
May 24, 2019

7 economic reforms that await Modi Season 2

With Verdict 2019 giving a greater political force to Modi’s next five years, we hope some of them will make the grade, or at least, in experiential

India must use the period of relative calm to employ ‘smart power’ in Kashmir
May 23, 2019

India must use the period of relative calm to employ ‘smart power’ in Kashmir

A strong government that can think beyond petty political gains and strike an optimum balance between the deployment of hard and soft power is the nee

What are the chances of a coalition?
May 21, 2019

What are the chances of a coalition?

The nature and complexity of the next government would either be a confirmation of the thesis that politicians can read the pulse of the people, or th

चुनाव बाद की तस्वीर: किन गठबंधनों को मिल सकता है, सरकार बनाने का मौका?
May 21, 2019

चुनाव बाद की तस्वीर: किन गठबंधनों को मिल सकता है, सरकार बनाने का मौका?

राहुल गांधी बीएसपी प्रमुख की प्रशंसा यह भी संकेत दे रही ह�

केंद्र की नई सरकार को विरासत में मिलेगी कमज़ोर अर्थव्यवस्था
May 20, 2019

केंद्र की नई सरकार को विरासत में मिलेगी कमज़ोर अर्थव्यवस्था

नई सरकार को राजकोषीय व मौद्रिक, दोनों मोर्चों पर ऐसा प्रो�

The consequences of accelerating the 5G race  
May 17, 2019

The consequences of accelerating the 5G race  

By racing to roll-out 5G networks for the sake of being cutting-edge, governments and telecom players are giving little to no consideration to its con

Does Balakot define a new normal?
Mar 22, 2019

Does Balakot define a new normal?

Amid the claims and counter-claims surrounding the Balakot air strikes, the Modi government has been emphasising that it has established a new normal.

British report muddies European waters on Huawei ban
Feb 20, 2019

British report muddies European waters on Huawei ban

The British government is expected to complete its review of the issues relating to 5G over the next month or so and its spokespersons have said that

Making the Indian startup ecosystem thrive
Feb 18, 2019

Making the Indian startup ecosystem thrive

Despite the government’s Angel Tax, there exists a simmering discontent among Indian startups.

Post Pulwama attack: 10 questions for the government
Feb 16, 2019

Post Pulwama attack: 10 questions for the government

The immediate consequence of the Pulwama carnage is the sense of fear developed in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

Creating jobs for the youth
Feb 15, 2019

Creating jobs for the youth

The public sector is a big employer of youth, but its share as a job provider has been shrinking despite the fact that government jobs are the preferr

A gloomier world?
Jan 30, 2019

A gloomier world?

Mitigating the huge divide between the rich and the poor is a major challenge for the government as it will require a big increase in public investmen

Why Government should give immediate attention to MSME sector
Jan 14, 2019

Why Government should give immediate attention to MSME sector

Strengthening the credit structure to help MSMEs will be important in 2019.

New formulas to win battle 2019
Jan 04, 2019

New formulas to win battle 2019

In a recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to equip party cadres and leaders with a set of arguments and answers to defend his governme

राफेल: क्या सरकार से सरकार के बीच का सौदा भारत के लिए उपयुक्त नहीं रहा?
Dec 13, 2018

राफेल: क्या सरकार से सरकार के बीच का सौदा भारत के लिए उपयुक्त नहीं रहा?

सरकारों ने जीटूजी (सरकार से सरकार के बीच) प्रणाली इसलिए चु

The last round of state elections before 2019: Four trends and takeaways
Dec 11, 2018

The last round of state elections before 2019: Four trends and takeaways

As for the Congress, how it chooses its governments and its allies henceforth is crucial.

India’s balancing act on Hamas is outdated diplomacy
Dec 11, 2018

India’s balancing act on Hamas is outdated diplomacy

By abstaining from the UN vote on condemning Hamas’ terrorism, the Modi government has sent a wrong message that India is tolerant towards terror in