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Despite substantial policy changes, the discom sector has not improved. Could this be chalked up to inefficiency or should political interventions be
Unless the financial health of distribution utilities (DISCOMS) can be revived, progress on energy transition can flounder
Critics of the aircraft carrier fail to appreciate the political objectives that maritime power is meant to further
With the idea to dispel doubts about the India story abroad, Observer Research Foundation brought together the spokespersons of the two rival parties, the ruling Congress Party and the Opposition BJP, at a platform arranged by the US India Business Council (USIBC) in Washington on 18 September.
Regulations brought in related to sex work need to go beyond people who are forced into the profession to also be inclusive of the people who enter th
Now is time for India to rise to the challenge and be the leader in the opening up of the aviation sector.
India’s impeccable story of constitutional promise and practice has much to offer to the G20 members and the world
The US-India strategic partnership is rooted in the Indo-Pacific region. Nonetheless, developments in Europe, such as the war in Ukraine, have implications for US-India cooperation. The Ukraine conflict could distract the US, diverting its attention to Europe, and impeding its efforts to build Indian strategic capacity. Differing responses to the war can also create tensions between the two countries, as the US seeks to punish Russia, and
An ORF Interaction with Ms Ellen Laipson
With its current status as the seventh largest global economy, but only the twentieth largest goods exporter — the extent to which India will benefi
The “India factor” has normally played a big role in the course of Nepali politics, discourse, and elections
India welcomed the agreement & full normalisation of Israel-UAE ties, while endorsing the ‘two-state solution’.
The draft NPOS marks a paradigm shift in the ways data has been looked at in India so far
The outcome of the months-long stand-off at Doklam is likely thanks to India’s enormous tactical advantage in the region.
This is the first time Indian forces have challenged Chinese claims on Bhutanese territory.
The geoeconomic benefits of working towards more robust growth, both now and in the future, are multiple.
Across the globe, more than 730 million women report ever having experienced some form of gender-based violence; those in low- and lower-middle-income countries are disproportionately affected. In the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the incidence of violence suffered by women in the hands of their intimate partners, owing to heightened stresses of loss of livelihood, disruption of social and protective networks, a
New Delhi's bid to counter the One Belt One Road by creating transportation linkages through the Iranian ports, is at stake.
No one believes that India would wipe out Lahore, if Pakistan used a low yield nuclear weapon against an Indian military formation, and that, too, in Pakistan.
Tackling gender-based discriminations require transformative solutions, possible only if women are considered equal participants in the development pr
Even though the government seems to be addressing concerns ailing the economy, the slowdown seems to be deeper than what the numbers suggest.
As the Sri Lankan crisis worsens with every passing hour, India could help the Sri Lankan state by extending further economic assistance.
The regular high-level visits by diplomats to Africa showcase the importance India places on strengthening India-Africa ties
The relationship between China and Pakistan has been a major hurdle in India’s membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
This paper explores the ways in which UAVs are increasingly integrating themselves in civilian life, outlines the policy implications of this rapid proliferation, and identifies specific policy blind spots India must address.
Technology affects us in positive ways yet can also be disruptive; such is the case with Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA or more commonly known as drones). While drones are proving to be useful for military, commercial, civilian, and even humanitarian activities, their unregulated use carries serious consequences that need to be addressed. This paper examines drone operations in India and analyses the major policy gaps in the country’s evolving
Mark Lynas is right. Completely divorced from research and data Indian activism today is a cesspool of myths and misconceptions
The navy has been undertaking anti-piracy operations in the region with significantly greater purpose than at any time since 2008
The Indian industrial sector has slowed down and reviving it is an immense challenge, given problems in the availability of power. Many states across the country have been facing daily power cuts of upto six hours; the situation is only worsening despite measures being taken by the government such as sprucing up coal supplies.
While legislative representation is a critical aspect, it must be complemented by measures that empower women at the grassroots level
Every time the government uses an e-governance technology, it results in more efficiency, lesser costs, lesser manpower requirement and lesser physica
Why satellites like the EOS-3, unsuccessfully launched in August, are important instruments for the military
