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Refusing setbacks to equity and resiliency in post-COVID-19 cities
Jan 30, 2021

Refusing setbacks to equity and resiliency in post-COVID-19 cities

As cities emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, they cannot afford a setback in the struggle to build more equitable and resilient urban areas. They must

लचीले व टिकाऊ शहरों की ओर: डिजिटल तकनीक का उपयोग और वैश्विक शहरी गठजोड़
Jan 29, 2021

लचीले व टिकाऊ शहरों की ओर: डिजिटल तकनीक का उपयोग और वैश्विक शहरी गठजोड़

कोविड-19 की महामारी की स्थिति के बीच सबसे बड़ी वास्तविकता

Placing women at the centre of building resilient and inclusive cities
Jan 29, 2021

Placing women at the centre of building resilient and inclusive cities

Marginalised sections of the urban population, particularly women, are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation and extreme climate ch

Reimagine cities, rethink urban policymaking, realign its purpose
Jan 28, 2021

Reimagine cities, rethink urban policymaking, realign its purpose

It is about recognising that while cities offer economic opportunities to millions, they come with poor and overcrowded housing, lack of safe water an

The future of work: For man or machine?
Jan 28, 2021

The future of work: For man or machine?

Education and skills development are key factors in the ‘man or machine’ debate.

Building resilient cities: Getting the budget math right
Jan 27, 2021

Building resilient cities: Getting the budget math right

Improving the fiscal state of cities will need a holistic push from all tiers of the government.

Israel’s rapid vaccination drive against COVID-19
Jan 25, 2021

Israel’s rapid vaccination drive against COVID-19

Israel has already vaccinated more than 72 percent of those aged 60 and above of its population.

Conspiring on Afghan soil? Sino-Pak collusion in Kabul
Jan 22, 2021

Conspiring on Afghan soil? Sino-Pak collusion in Kabul

Beijing’s growing interest in co-conspiring with Pakistan on Afghan soil adds to the growing tensions in the subcontinent, heightening concern over

Myanmar: Trafficking issues, plight of Rohingyas in Thailand
Jan 21, 2021

Myanmar: Trafficking issues, plight of Rohingyas in Thailand

Thailand has long been a hub for human trafficking networks, transporting displaced Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants to Malaysia and other countries.

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and its economic implications
Jan 19, 2021

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and its economic implications

To defend their turf — and prevent extreme decoupling — central banks are keen on designing their own network of digital payments by officially is

24th BIMSTEC party in Bangkok
Jan 15, 2021

24th BIMSTEC party in Bangkok

The mature will have to build a new bridge and reach out to the younger and more energetic forces in the grouping.

Looking ahead retrospectively: A Bangladeshi perspective
Jan 15, 2021

Looking ahead retrospectively: A Bangladeshi perspective

The revival of the multi-modal connectivity web in today’s context — with the Bay of Bengal central to it — holds rich promises for all South an

शहरों की ग़रीबी और गांवों में व्याप्त निर्धनता किस तरह से अलग हैं?
Jan 14, 2021

शहरों की ग़रीबी और गांवों में व्याप्त निर्धनता किस तरह से अलग हैं?

निर्धनता से जुड़ी सरकारी नीतियों का ज़ोर ग्रामीण भारत पर

भारत में अब तक 267 चीनी ऐप्स पर लगा बैन — गिनती में बढ़त जारी!
Jan 11, 2021

भारत में अब तक 267 चीनी ऐप्स पर लगा बैन — गिनती में बढ़त जारी!

प्रतिबंधित किए गए चीनी ऐप्स की कुल संख्या अब 267 तक पहुंच गई

Rallying old friends: Adapting to an evolving Afghan theatre
Jan 07, 2021

Rallying old friends: Adapting to an evolving Afghan theatre

India has been calling upon all sections across the political spectrum of Afghanistan — to work together — to meet the aspirations of all in the c

‘शहरीकरण की प्रक्रिया में महिलाएं नज़रअंदाज़ न हो: शहरी प्रशासन अपनाएं नए तौर-तरीके’
Jan 06, 2021

‘शहरीकरण की प्रक्रिया में महिलाएं नज़रअंदाज़ न हो: शहरी प्रशासन अपनाएं नए तौर-तरीके’

भारतीय शहरों को महिलाओं की ज़रुरतों पर विशेष ध्यान देने क

2020 में आयोजित अफ़गानिस्तान सम्मेलन- एक मज़बूत प्रतिबद्धता
Jan 05, 2021

2020 में आयोजित अफ़गानिस्तान सम्मेलन- एक मज़बूत प्रतिबद्धता

 अनिश्चितता भरी वैश्विक भूराजनीति और उथलपुथल भरे वातावर

Rethinking India’s engagement with the African Union
Jan 05, 2021

Rethinking India’s engagement with the African Union

As the preparations for IAFS IV are underway, there is need to reassess the relationship with the AU.

Afghanistan: Behind severe humanitarian crisis
Jan 05, 2021

Afghanistan: Behind severe humanitarian crisis

Corruption and weak institutions have been major setbacks for development in Afghanistan.

Bangladesh: Reviewing the year 2020
Jan 05, 2021

Bangladesh: Reviewing the year 2020

Bangladesh will continue to enjoy political stability, its economy is expected to grow upwardly. However, securing the health of the population will b

Managing India’s urban transition in 2021
Jan 04, 2021

Managing India’s urban transition in 2021

In 2021, India’s imperatives include uplifting the lives of marginalised populations, creating mechanisms for people’s participation in civic affa

2020 in the Middle East: An assassination, a blast, and peace with the enemy
Jan 03, 2021

2020 in the Middle East: An assassination, a blast, and peace with the enemy

The year 2020 was a bad year for the world, owing to Covid-19 pandemic, but for the Middle East, it was even worse.

The last wake-up call for a united Europe
Dec 29, 2020

The last wake-up call for a united Europe

After the end of the Cold War, we did not realise that two different and contrasting ambitions were at stake: the transnational purpose of the Western

हिंद-प्रशांत रणनीति पर पसोपेश में बांग्लादेश
Dec 29, 2020

हिंद-प्रशांत रणनीति पर पसोपेश में बांग्लादेश

हिंद-प्रशांत रणनीतिक पहल (आईपीएस) ने बांग्लादेश को संकटप

जलवायु में बेहतरी की ओर: शहरी भारत में स्वच्छ आवागमन की पहल का अर्थ
Dec 23, 2020

जलवायु में बेहतरी की ओर: शहरी भारत में स्वच्छ आवागमन की पहल का अर्थ

शहरों में गाड़ियों के चलने से ग्रीनहाउस गैस का उत्सर्जन

Creating new urban centralities: The way ahead for Mumbai in 2021
Dec 22, 2020

Creating new urban centralities: The way ahead for Mumbai in 2021

Mumbai must spearhead the positioning of India as the third economic superpower, in between the forecasted East/West civilisation confrontation.

Are megacities the best option for the future?
Dec 22, 2020

Are megacities the best option for the future?

While megacities generate mega economy, they hurtle down the hill on almost all benchmarks of livability — a way must reverse this trend.

The cultural resilience factor in planning future cities
Dec 22, 2020

The cultural resilience factor in planning future cities

In the global urban context, cultural identity is becoming increasingly synonymous with the nature of prevalent collective activities.

Decarbonising Cities: The 2021 post-pandemic resilience mantra
Dec 22, 2020

Decarbonising Cities: The 2021 post-pandemic resilience mantra

Creating low carbon cities calls for a paradigm shift in government policies related to the built environment, particularly pertaining to land use, ho

Cities for Women: Taking stock of gender-sensitive urban planning and design
Dec 22, 2020

Cities for Women: Taking stock of gender-sensitive urban planning and design

Gender-sensitive planning will help mitigate adverse and unequal impacts — and build resilience.

Non-motorised transport should top the global urban agenda in 2021
Dec 22, 2020

Non-motorised transport should top the global urban agenda in 2021

As the world grapples with the new normal, public transport and mass mobility are poised to undergo a transformative change.

Can multilateral development banks deliver on promise of US$ 100 billion in climate finance?
Dec 22, 2020

Can multilateral development banks deliver on promise of US$ 100 billion in climate finance?

MDBs can cooperate with regional and local financial entities on developing a climate finance architecture and share with them lessons learnt while un

Creating ‘doughnut’ cities for resilience in 2021
Dec 22, 2020

Creating ‘doughnut’ cities for resilience in 2021

The transition towards circular urban economies in India needs policy frameworks that allow the development of skills and the inclusion of informal wo

Are vertical forests a solution to Mumbai’s climate problem?
Dec 18, 2020

Are vertical forests a solution to Mumbai’s climate problem?

Vertical forests are a way of urban reforestation and are key towards allowing humans and various other species to coexist.

Modi-Hasina virtual summit celebrating the bond
Dec 17, 2020

Modi-Hasina virtual summit celebrating the bond

The success of any high-level interaction between India and Bangladesh is always measured in the level of tangibles. The virtual summit will not be an

US cotton ban against Xinjiang-based XPCC has strategic value for India
Dec 10, 2020

US cotton ban against Xinjiang-based XPCC has strategic value for India

New Delhi must use the opportunity to strengthen its partnership with the US, which in recent years, has made rapid progress.

उम्मीदों से सराबोर लेबनान एक साल के बाद मुश्किल हालातों में!
Dec 07, 2020

उम्मीदों से सराबोर लेबनान एक साल के बाद मुश्किल हालातों में!

मौजूदा सत्ताधारी वर्ग के किसी भी सदस्य पर इस बात का भरोसा

Taliban and Al-Qaeda ties: A threat to the Afghan peace process
Dec 04, 2020

Taliban and Al-Qaeda ties: A threat to the Afghan peace process

This alliance is still capable of recruiting, training, and executing largescale, coordinated attacks. Hence, a need to see an end to this alliance is

Will China create another African debt crisis?
Dec 03, 2020

Will China create another African debt crisis?

After over a decade of unprecedented growth of Chinese finance, Africans are increasingly concerned over rising debt levels.

Chinese dam on Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra: Should India be concerned?
Dec 01, 2020

Chinese dam on Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra: Should India be concerned?

The contribution emerging from the Chinese boundary to the immediate point in the Indian boundary cannot be stated to be negligible.

#BattlegroundUS2020: Do the Indian-American votes matter?
Dec 01, 2020

#BattlegroundUS2020: Do the Indian-American votes matter?

The Indian-American community, the second largest immigrant group in the US, is often considered to be a key constituency — especially in the swing

Pushing city administrations towards innovative ‘feminist urbanism’
Nov 30, 2020

Pushing city administrations towards innovative ‘feminist urbanism’

Cities will need to give special attention to the needs of women and ensure that it builds on their economic productivity and recognises their contrib