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Can urbanisation be the panacea for India’s caste issues?
Apr 11, 2019

Can urbanisation be the panacea for India’s caste issues?

The process of urbanisation — if carried out in a planned, sustainable and inclusive manner — can potentially help India mitigate the impact of th

BJP manifesto outlines Modi’s vision of Indian nation
Apr 10, 2019

BJP manifesto outlines Modi’s vision of Indian nation

The BJP manifesto promises to launch a set of initiatives that include "Jal Jivan Mission” under which a special programme will be introduced to ens

Decoding China’s ballistic missile defence (BMD) and anti-satellite (ASAT) systems efforts
Apr 06, 2019

Decoding China’s ballistic missile defence (BMD) and anti-satellite (ASAT) systems efforts

The Chinese conduct their tests from their test site in Korla, Xinjiang. Since the hit-to-kill vehicles can be used for BMD and ASAT, the site probab

Mobile banking for universal financial inclusion in India: A translation into reality
Apr 02, 2019

Mobile banking for universal financial inclusion in India: A translation into reality

There is a strong case to be made for leveraging mobile banking systems in order to increase the quotient of financial inclusion in the country.

Why Indians are unhappy despite doubled GDP
Apr 02, 2019

Why Indians are unhappy despite doubled GDP

Even when people are relatively better off than before, why has their happiness not increased?

Congress promise of monthly income to poor: A game changer or a recipe for economic disaster?
Mar 29, 2019

Congress promise of monthly income to poor: A game changer or a recipe for economic disaster?

The Indian National Congress's promise of guaranteed minimum income (NYAY) has shifted the narrative surrounding the general elections back to economi

India and Bangladesh need to create a 20 year joint vision of growth and development
Mar 25, 2019

India and Bangladesh need to create a 20 year joint vision of growth and development

Samir Saran, President of ORF, spoke to New Age's Shahidul Islam Chowdhury about the various matters affecting India-Bangladesh relations, including t

वित्तीय समावेश से भारत में घट जाएगी बिजली खपत!
Mar 20, 2019

वित्तीय समावेश से भारत में घट जाएगी बिजली खपत!

भारत में उपलब्ध राज्य वार आंकड़ों के रेखीय प्रतिगमन विश्

India’s understanding of the Quad & Indo-Pacific: Distinct narrative or a flawed one?
Mar 19, 2019

India’s understanding of the Quad & Indo-Pacific: Distinct narrative or a flawed one?

India’s vision of the Indo-Pacific and its distinctive inclusiveness in the region is against the premise of mini-lateralism that the Quad presuppos

भारत के लिए सही समय है मध्य एशिया के साथ सम्बन्ध बढ़ाने का
Mar 15, 2019

भारत के लिए सही समय है मध्य एशिया के साथ सम्बन्ध बढ़ाने का

भारत के लिए आर्थिक, राजनीतिक और भौगोलिक रूप से एकीकृत मध्�

भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था: सब कुछ ठीक नहीं है
Mar 13, 2019

भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था: सब कुछ ठीक नहीं है

खाद्य मुद्रास्फीति कम चल रही है इसलिए कृषि पर दबाव है। इं�

मसूद अजहर के बारे में चीन के दृष्टिकोण के पीछे की असल मंशा
Mar 13, 2019

मसूद अजहर के बारे में चीन के दृष्टिकोण के पीछे की असल मंशा

मसूद अजहर की अगुवाई वाला जैश-ए-मोहम्मद उन अनेक आतंकवादी ग�

We cannot have a vibrant democracy without strong media
Mar 13, 2019

We cannot have a vibrant democracy without strong media

Samir Saran, President of ORF, in an interview to The Asian Age spoke about different issues including democracy, good governance, communal harmony

Can the Western Indian Ocean region be a game changer for India?
Mar 11, 2019

Can the Western Indian Ocean region be a game changer for India?

The Western Indian Ocean region’s geographical proximity and its rich natural resources, provides India with a great opportunity to increase its mar

Do stolen Rafale deal papers affect national security?
Mar 08, 2019

Do stolen Rafale deal papers affect national security?

What is surprising and incomprehensible is that an Act — the Official Secrets Act — that was an effective instrument to sustain the colonial rule

Indian economy: All is not well
Feb 25, 2019

Indian economy: All is not well

Agriculture remains stressed as food inflation remains low. India Inc. is not doing well either.

China’s real intentions behind its ‘technical hold’ on Masood Azhar
Feb 21, 2019

China’s real intentions behind its ‘technical hold’ on Masood Azhar

Masood Azhar-led Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is one of the many terror groups Beijing considers as important cogs for security and stability in its restive

Can Priyanka Gandhi bring back ‘good old days’ for Congress?
Feb 11, 2019

Can Priyanka Gandhi bring back ‘good old days’ for Congress?

The next general elections are a litmus test for both Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Interim Budget: The political economy of stagnation
Feb 01, 2019

Interim Budget: The political economy of stagnation

The puzzle of India’s political economy is to reconcile the expectations of “Great Society” welfare with stagnating middle-income productivity.

Should India embrace Universal Basic Income scheme?
Jan 31, 2019

Should India embrace Universal Basic Income scheme?

While the jury is yet to be out globally on the UBI, it has many takers in India.

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

No country left behind: Sub-Saharan Africa in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Jan 29, 2019

No country left behind: Sub-Saharan Africa in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The technologies of the 4IR will increasingly blur the lines between the physical and the digital and exponentially increase the speed and efficiency

Focus on bus transport system
Jan 15, 2019

Focus on bus transport system

The ‘BEST’ principle adopted by successful global cities can provide a solution to perils of India’s urban transportation.

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

Online shopping: Impact on city planning and infrastructure
Jan 01, 2019

Online shopping: Impact on city planning and infrastructure

Internet shopping has become an effective way of boosting an economy by increasing demand, expanding consumption and promoting employment. It has impr

Shaping a new ethos: The role of emerging powers in the G20
Dec 18, 2018

Shaping a new ethos: The role of emerging powers in the G20

The G20 is a step in the right direction. It is only a step, however. Symbolic inclusion of the emerging and developing world through an arbitrary �

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.

Increasing unemployment a major challenge
Nov 29, 2018

Increasing unemployment a major challenge

The reasons for the rise in unemployment are many.

बांग्‍लादेश में गठबंधन की सियासत ने सत्‍ताधारी पार्टी की चिंता बढ़ाई
Nov 15, 2018

बांग्‍लादेश में गठबंधन की सियासत ने सत्‍ताधारी पार्टी की चिंता बढ़ाई

बांग्‍लादेश के सामने तमाम चुनौतियां हैं। हांलाकि सियास�

Hidden failures and a malnourished south: Health and nutrition in Chhattisgarh
Nov 12, 2018

Hidden failures and a malnourished south: Health and nutrition in Chhattisgarh

While the Health Index 2018 accords a favourable position to Chhattisgarh in terms of annual incremental performance, the state ranks 12th in terms of

Trump’s midterm appraisal: Mixed results
Nov 08, 2018

Trump’s midterm appraisal: Mixed results

Hating Trump is not enough as 2016 and now 2018 has shown. Equally, Trump may have reached a point where delivery is more important than inciting the

Congress’ magician in Rajasthan — Ashok Gehlot
Nov 01, 2018

Congress’ magician in Rajasthan — Ashok Gehlot

There is no dearth of Congressmen who think that if the Congress scores a narrow-margin victory in Rajasthan, Gehlot would be Rahul’s first preferen

Tokyo summit consolidates India-Japan partnership
Nov 01, 2018

Tokyo summit consolidates India-Japan partnership

At the bilateral level, both leaders have discussed a wide array of issues, including defence cooperation, connectivity programmes and Japan’s deepe

Thriving toilet economy of India’s financial capital
Oct 29, 2018

Thriving toilet economy of India’s financial capital

Figures speak for themselves in India’s most populous city. Census 2011 data revealed that nearly 42% of Mumbai’s total population of nearly 1.3 c

‘ओस्‍लो’ समझौते को 25 साल हो गए, अब किसी को इसकी परवाह नहीं
Oct 24, 2018

‘ओस्‍लो’ समझौते को 25 साल हो गए, अब किसी को इसकी परवाह नहीं

ओस्‍लो समझौते के बाद जो दो राष्‍ट्र वाले हल का विचार था वो

विश्व व्यापार में भारत की हिस्सेदारी बढ़ाने के लिए ‘आरटीए’ नाकाफी!
Oct 22, 2018

विश्व व्यापार में भारत की हिस्सेदारी बढ़ाने के लिए ‘आरटीए’ नाकाफी!

एशियाई विकास बैंक के मुताबिक, भारत ने अभी तक 13 क्षेत्रीय व�

Trump’s protectionist policies can lead to another great depression
Sep 13, 2018

Trump’s protectionist policies can lead to another great depression

In the past, protectionism led to the Great Depression. According to Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, trade wars have always led to fall in world trade an

The changing nature of work: Lessons from past transitions
Aug 30, 2018

The changing nature of work: Lessons from past transitions

Adam Smith was among the first to challenge mercantilism and the guild system by association. Smith believed that the wealth of nations depended on th

Effective IEC to combat gender-based violence
Aug 18, 2018

Effective IEC to combat gender-based violence

A holistic approach to combat gender-based violence will never be complete without sincere efforts to trigger behaviour change among the perpetrators.

Why we need a special law to curb mob lynching
Jul 31, 2018

Why we need a special law to curb mob lynching

The SC/ST Act of 1989 lists 22 offences relating to various patterns or behaviours inflicting criminal offences and breaking the self-respect and este

Making jobs work for India
Jul 23, 2018

Making jobs work for India

India’s job challenges is about more than creating enough jobs.