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Women in uniform are valued
Jul 01, 2006

Women in uniform are valued

As someone who started wearing uniform 56 years ago and then saw life from a cadet in the Academy to the Chief of the Army Staff, I feel disappointed with the unfair manner in which the whole issue of women in the Army has been dealt with in public.

Women workforce and the e-Shram portal: An unexpected trend emerges
Apr 14, 2022

Women workforce and the e-Shram portal: An unexpected trend emerges

Unlike what was expected at the onset, more women than men have registered on the e-Shram portal. What could this mean for the female workforce of the

Women-centric Approaches under MUDRA Yojana: Setting G20 Priorities for the Indian Presidency
Oct 25, 2022

Women-centric Approaches under MUDRA Yojana: Setting G20 Priorities for the Indian Presidency

Gender disparities in economic participation and opportunities remain significantly large across the world. To bridge these gaps, G20 countries are working to advance women’s entrepreneurship through financial assistance, knowledge creation, and governance for supporting enterprise. India, in particular, has introduced a number of government schemes to promote entrepreneurship among women, such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and the Prad

Workshop on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights
Mar 15, 2007

Workshop on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights

On 15 and 16 March 2007, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, and the Center on Global Counter-Terrorism Cooperation of the Fourth Freedom Forum, USA, convened a two-day South Asia Regional Workshop, "Security and Liberty," which examined the relationship between human rights and counter-terrorism. This Chairmen's Report highlights some of the themes and recommendations put forward during the workshop.

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Putting young India first
Jul 15, 2022

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Putting young India first

India has a formidable arsenal of digital skilling programmes for youth, but significant gaps remain, which are a cause of concern for young Indians,

WTO MC12: More unfinished business
Jun 28, 2022

WTO MC12: More unfinished business

The inability of the ministerial conferences in not being able to produce any fruitful declarations further undermined the effective functioning of th

Xi abolishes term limits, but a leader too long at the helm seldom works out well for any country
Mar 05, 2018

Xi abolishes term limits, but a leader too long at the helm seldom works out well for any country

Xi has been steadily accumulating and centralising power ever since he took office as General Secretary in November 2012 and President in March 2014.

Xi Jinping visit - a wasted opportunity to break new ground
Sep 25, 2014

Xi Jinping visit - a wasted opportunity to break new ground

The Chinese diplomacy seems to have erred on the side of aggression. A golden opportunity "to make a new beginning" was lost mainly due to the face-off in Ladakh. Modi genuinely wanted a much higher level of engagement, but the Chinese President failed to seize the opportunity.

Xi Jinping’s ambitious agenda is getting unmasked and resisted
Nov 30, 2021

Xi Jinping’s ambitious agenda is getting unmasked and resisted

Beijing’s assertions of power beyond China’s borders have begun to evoke responses that ought to deter it from going too far  

Xi resumes hunt for the ‘tigers’ of finance
Feb 09, 2022

Xi resumes hunt for the ‘tigers’ of finance

Anti-graft agency looks to sever business-CCP collusion

Yet Another  Round of Platitudes
Jul 10, 2012

Yet Another Round of Platitudes

For those cynical about the dialogue process with Pakistan, the lack of substance in the joint statement issued after the latest round of Foreign Secretary level talks (July 4-5) confirms our neighbour's unwillingness to fundamentally revise its thinking on core bilateral differences.

Young Bhutan’s opinion on its mega neighbours
Nov 01, 2019

Young Bhutan’s opinion on its mega neighbours

There is a generational shift in the way Bhutanese perceive their neighbours India and China, evident with the demands for change in approach, from a

Young Indians distrust China, Pakistan; rate pandemic, economy as big challenges
Aug 17, 2021

Young Indians distrust China, Pakistan; rate pandemic, economy as big challenges

The Observer Research Foundation first conceptualised the foreign policy survey last year to build on the existing strand of polling research in India. In December 2020, the poll sampled 2,037 Indians aged 18-35 from 14 cities

Young Voices Policy Forum: Detailed discussions on Indian foreign, security policies
Mar 05, 2014

Young Voices Policy Forum: Detailed discussions on Indian foreign, security policies

With the aim of bringing together some of the brightest young minds working on various issues of national and international importance, Observer Research Foundation has initiated a forum called the Young Voices Policy Forum.

Youth unemployment, a cause for concern
Apr 25, 2017

Youth unemployment, a cause for concern

Will our demographic dividend be utilised or will it become a liability in the future?

Zero-hunger target for India: A far-off goal
May 27, 2022

Zero-hunger target for India: A far-off goal

A more holistic approach needs to be adopted for India to overcome its malnutrition challenge.

चीन आणि UN: बहुपक्षीय नोकरशाहीचा तपास
May 14, 2024

चीन आणि UN: बहुपक्षीय नोकरशाहीचा तपास

बहुपक्षीय संघटनांवर प्रभाव टाकणाऱ्या देशांचे आरोप समोर

चीन और UN: बहुराष्ट्रीय नौकरशाही की जांच
May 13, 2024

चीन और UN: बहुराष्ट्रीय नौकरशाही की जांच

समिट ऑफ द फ्यूचर के एजेंडा पर विभिन्न देशों के प्रभाव से न

निर्बंधांवरील UN तज्ञांच्या पॅनेलला रशिया बरखास्त का करत आहे?
May 10, 2024

निर्बंधांवरील UN तज्ञांच्या पॅनेलला रशिया बरखास्त का करत आहे?

संयुक्त राष्ट्रांच्या एक्सपर्ट पॅनलबाबत रशियाने घेतले�

पाण्यावरून समस्या : FONOPS, UNCLOS आणि ग्लोबल कॉमन्स
Apr 22, 2023

पाण्यावरून समस्या : FONOPS, UNCLOS आणि ग्लोबल कॉमन्स

युनायटेड स्टेट्स FONOPs वापरून समुद्राच्या आंतरराष्ट्रीय कायद्याचे उल्लंघन करत आहे आणि चीन सारख्या इतर शक्ती त्याचे अनुसरण करीत आहेत का?

संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुरक्षा परिषद (UNSC) के पुनर्गठन का सवाल?
Jan 05, 2023

संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुरक्षा परिषद (UNSC) के पुनर्गठन का सवाल?

यूएनएससी 21वीं सदी की भू-राजनीतिक सच्चाइयों को प्रतिबिंब�

समुद्री क्षेत्रों में बढ़ता टकराव: FONOP, UNCLOS और ग्लोबल कॉमन्स
Jul 12, 2022

समुद्री क्षेत्रों में बढ़ता टकराव: FONOP, UNCLOS और ग्लोबल कॉमन्स

क्या अमेरिका FONOP का इस्तेमाल अंतरराष्ट्रीय क़ानून को क्ष�

​The International Solar Alliance's China conundrum​
Mar 20, 2018

​The International Solar Alliance's China conundrum​

While Chinese investment and demand in renewables have been critical in the fight against climate change — single-handedly dropping world prices in the solar panel industry by nearly 80 per cent between 2008 and 2013 — there are broader implications of China’s leadership in renewable energy markets.

‘Unbalanced’ Balance of Payments: Pakistan’s Vicious Cycle
Jun 30, 2023

‘Unbalanced’ Balance of Payments: Pakistan’s Vicious Cycle

By forging new diplomatic relationships and establishing effective ties, Pakistan can attract more capital inflows and further enhance its economic pr

‘Voluntary’ compulsions ‘freeze’ Pakistan's defence budget
Jun 24, 2019

‘Voluntary’ compulsions ‘freeze’ Pakistan's defence budget

Given the preponderance of the Pakistan army, expecting deeper, substantive cuts in the defence budget is unrealistic, especially against the backdrop of a deteriorating security and strategic environment.

"H" is for high technology cooperation, not H1B visas
Mar 14, 2017

"H" is for high technology cooperation, not H1B visas

Donald Trump's policies on immigration and H1B visa present a unique opportunity for India and the US for conversation on technology cooperation.

#Budget2017 and #demonetisation — The PM's 2019 pitch
Feb 27, 2017

#Budget2017 and #demonetisation — The PM's 2019 pitch

In 2019, when the question is posed as to what his government did to tackle corruption, PM Modi can point towards demonetisation.

#Chandrayaan2: India joins the big space race
Jul 22, 2019

#Chandrayaan2: India joins the big space race

The successful launch of Chandrayaan 2 reaffirms India’s emergence as a major player in the race for dominance in space.

#Covid19: Made in China pandemic
Mar 20, 2020

#Covid19: Made in China pandemic

China’s global interests, like its domestic interests, stem from a primal survival instinct: preserving the legitimacy, upholding the authority and

#COVID19: Reading the tea leaves in China
Apr 19, 2020

#COVID19: Reading the tea leaves in China

The public mood is difficult to gauge, but if the internet is any indicator, the State censors are already having a challenging time.

#CyberSpace: सायबर विश्व महिलांसाठी सुरक्षित कसे बनवायचे?
Mar 14, 2024

#CyberSpace: सायबर विश्व महिलांसाठी सुरक्षित कसे बनवायचे?

कोविड साथीपासून देशातील महिलांकरता ऑनलाइन धोके वाढले आ�

#Digital Economy: ‘जी20 का डिजिटल अर्थव्यवस्था एजेंडा और  2023 में वित्तीय समावेशन’
Jul 30, 2023

#Digital Economy: ‘जी20 का डिजिटल अर्थव्यवस्था एजेंडा और 2023 में वित्तीय समावेशन’

2023 में भारत की जी20 की अध्यक्षता के तहत उसके पास एक मौक़ा है �