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Myanmar’s trade relations with China
Mar 31, 2023

Myanmar’s trade relations with China

The trade relationship between Myanmar and China continues to flourish despite the growing domestic instability in Myanmar

Myth of the Gujarat model miracle
Feb 13, 2013

Myth of the Gujarat model miracle

There is more to good governance than just Economic Freedom. Gujarat has not done too badly, but to claim that it is the "best governed state" is to be somewhat economical with the truth.

Myths and Realities in Climate Change Negotiations
Aug 26, 2009

Myths and Realities in Climate Change Negotiations

The Observer Research Foundation organized a round table discussion on Climate Change on August 26, 2009 at its New Delhi campus. The theme speaker was Mr. Owen Jenkins, Counsellor for Climate Change and Energy, British High Commission and the DFID.

Myths Surrounding Special Economic Zones
Jun 04, 2005

Myths Surrounding Special Economic Zones

Recently, the Special Economic Zones Bill 2005 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament and is awaiting the approval of the President. The purpose of having a separate Bill on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is to clarify all policy initiatives relating to such special zones so that many more foreign and domestic investors can establish their units in these areas. There are 11 functioning SEZs in the country already and they are producing 5 per

N-Talk shows not all is going well for Russia
Oct 02, 2022

N-Talk shows not all is going well for Russia

The most significant challenge for the world though is the nuclear sabre-rattling that Russia’s top leadership is engaged in.

Nagaland has poorest maternal and child healthcare indicators in Northeast India
Feb 27, 2018

Nagaland has poorest maternal and child healthcare indicators in Northeast India

Nagaland needs a sociopolitical vision on health governance.

Naiveté In Srinagar
Aug 05, 2010

Naiveté In Srinagar

It is a cliché to say that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is complex and that Kashmir is burning. But this is true also. The situation today is the result of political mismanagement, indifference and lessons not learnt over past few years after the security forces had brought the situation under control.

Narco-terrorism in Kashmir — Pakistan’s new strategy
Dec 18, 2018

Narco-terrorism in Kashmir — Pakistan’s new strategy

The history of terrorism in the Valley indicates that the social disintegration of Kashmir directly as a result of Pakistan’s nefarious activities a

Narendra Modi and his soaring popularity
May 28, 2019

Narendra Modi and his soaring popularity

Prime Minister Modi contested the recent parliamentary election with at least half-a-dozen prime ministerial aspirants representing the opposition vyi

Narendra Modi and India’s new climate change norms
Jul 18, 2019

Narendra Modi and India’s new climate change norms

At the start of the republic, India found a normative voice on the global stage through its moral stand against colonialism. Now a rising India needs

Narrow the Open Standards debate
Jun 24, 2012

Narrow the Open Standards debate

No one knows what an Open Standard is. If we don't define it explicitly in time, India's ambitious digital governance plans will surely derail.

Nasal Drug Delivery: A Life Altering Innovation
Sep 30, 2022

Nasal Drug Delivery: A Life Altering Innovation

As a simple, fast, reliable, and practical drug delivery vehicle, the nasal platform offers unmatched efficacy.

Nasheed Govt did not show courage to follow democracy
Jul 04, 2012

Nasheed Govt did not show courage to follow democracy

Maldives Dhivehi Rayyethunge Party (DRP) chief, Mr. Thasmeen Ali, has said that the first government under the new Constitution, the government of President Nasheed, did not display courage and patience to follow the path of democratic governance.

Nasheed’s military request bad diplomacy for India?
Feb 09, 2018

Nasheed’s military request bad diplomacy for India?

Nasheed’s tweet may have produced two undesired effects for India. If anyone in the Yameen dispensation were to take Nasheed and the Indian media se

Natasha Jha Bhaskar

Natasha Jha Bhaskar is General Manager of Newland Global Group a leading corporate advisory firm specialising in the IndiaAustralia space based in Sydney. Natasha has twelve years of experience in the Indian Parliament in policy analysis communication - advocacy of important central government policies which are of national and international relevance. She has had excellent and deep exposure to the Indian legislative process. She has engaged with different levels of government to study efficient governance and delivery models strategy and implementation plans for building human capital. She has been part of Indian Parliament delegations to national and international conferences (SAARC ASEAN BRICS National Legislators Conference). She has previously been awarded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and has also worked on a research project with the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). Natasha pursued her MA in Public Policy as a Commonwealth Broadcast Scholar with her thesis on the impact of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). She has traveled widely in India and has studied the implementation challenges of various Indian government policies in depth.Natasha's current work focuses on understanding the dynamic Indian policy landscape following industry trends across diverse sectors matching Indias priorities with Australias competitive advantages. A major focus of her work is also on changing the narrative around India based on facts and realities which is otherwise based on anecdotal assumptions and prejudiced generalisations. Natasha is a regular contributor for think tanks and publications (the Lowy Institutes Interpreter UK based India Inc. Business Today Yojana Channel News Asia CUTS Washington among others) and is a frequent commentator on India - Australia bilateral issues (SBS Australia Australian Financial Review ABC News Sky News etc.). She is Influencer Australia for Womennovator Global 2019 (supported by Indian Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Confederation Of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE) and UN Women) Deliberative Democratic Exchange Fellow 2019 (Kettering Foundation Ohio USA). Natasha won the Young Professional of the Year Award at the 2019 India Australia Business and Community Awards (IABCA).