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Elections 2019: Democracy in the face of majoritarianism
May 13, 2019

Elections 2019: Democracy in the face of majoritarianism

India is at a precarious juncture. Our democratic structures might be strong, but can the same be said for our democratic values?

Is the holistic development of mountains still veiled in the mist for Indian political parties?
May 08, 2019

Is the holistic development of mountains still veiled in the mist for Indian political parties?

Inclusion of environmental issues in manifestos has been a trend since the last general election. This time, there are even specific mentions of the N

शहरी सहनशीलता, वो औज़ार जिसमें है शहरों को बाहरी हमलों से बचाने की ताक़त!
May 07, 2019

शहरी सहनशीलता, वो औज़ार जिसमें है शहरों को बाहरी हमलों से बचाने की ताक़त!

शहरी सहनशीलता की सबसे ख़ास बात है कि शहरी केंद्रों पर भविष�

Emerging technologies and geopolitical contestation
May 07, 2019

Emerging technologies and geopolitical contestation

The battle for setting up the 5G network has become the latest flash-point for geopolitical competition between the US and China.

An analysis of maternal health condition across parliamentary constituencies in India
May 06, 2019

An analysis of maternal health condition across parliamentary constituencies in India

The data reveals clear inequality in maternal health across parliamentary constituencies in terms of maternal mortality rate and the uptake of service

Assessing the Belt and Road Initiative
May 02, 2019

Assessing the Belt and Road Initiative

We should not play down the geopolitical consequences of the Chinese-led globalization that BRI v.2.0 represents.

Tackling rising inequality
May 01, 2019

Tackling rising inequality

High inequality is likely to undermine democracy, promote corruption and cronyism. Reduction of inequality on the other hand will lead to faster reduc

Why ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made his presence known after 5 years
Apr 30, 2019

Why ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made his presence known after 5 years

The fall of Baghouz from the hands of the so-called Islamic State may have forced the world’s most wanted man i.e. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to re-emerge

सौर क्षमता मजबूत करने के लिए संरक्षणवाद नहीं, प्रोत्साहन है जरूरी
Apr 26, 2019

सौर क्षमता मजबूत करने के लिए संरक्षणवाद नहीं, प्रोत्साहन है जरूरी

भारत में वर्ष 2018 के दौरान सौर फोटोवोल्टिक (पीवी) सेक्‍टर म�

Why Indian democracy is underrated
Apr 26, 2019

Why Indian democracy is underrated

Despite having many dysfunctional bureaucratic institutions, no one has questioned the legitimacy of the Election Commission in holding free and fair

न्यूनतम आय गारंटी, न्याय, और कुछ ‘न्यायसंगत’ सवाल
Apr 25, 2019

न्यूनतम आय गारंटी, न्याय, और कुछ ‘न्यायसंगत’ सवाल

क्या ये आर्थिक मॉडल गरीबी पर लगाम लगाने में प्रभावी है?

Masood Azhar: A critical look at the flawed sanctions procedure
Apr 25, 2019

Masood Azhar: A critical look at the flawed sanctions procedure

The ISIL (Da-esh) and Al Qaida sanctions committee, also known as the 1267 sanctions committee, oversees sanctions measures related to individuals, en

India’s options as US announces end of Iran waiver
Apr 24, 2019

India’s options as US announces end of Iran waiver

The United States’ decision to end waivers from Iran sanctions for countries dependent on Iranian oil poses tough political and economic questions f

बीआरआई से भारत की दूरी का औचित्य
Apr 23, 2019

बीआरआई से भारत की दूरी का औचित्य

भारत ने लगातार दूसरे बार बेल्ट एंड रोड इनिशिएटिव फोरम के �

Chang’e-4: A mission with a difference
Apr 18, 2019

Chang’e-4: A mission with a difference

China's Chang'e-4 is a very special mission because for a first time a satellite has been sent on to the far side of the Moon, a region which remains

Will governance issues influence poll outcomes in J&K?
Apr 16, 2019

Will governance issues influence poll outcomes in J&K?

Economic development is held to be synonymous with the provision of infrastructure, especially roads, hospitals and educational institutions. Job crea

बंगाल की खाड़ी का महत्व: भारत, जापान और दक्षिण पूर्व एशिया
Apr 16, 2019

बंगाल की खाड़ी का महत्व: भारत, जापान और दक्षिण पूर्व एशिया

चूंकि बंगाल की खाड़ी प्रमुख शक्ति प्रतिस्पर्धा की पृष्ठ�

Increased use of off-grid solar PV power to improve overall functionality of rural health centres
Apr 15, 2019

Increased use of off-grid solar PV power to improve overall functionality of rural health centres

The introduction of the off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants can be integrated with the conventional electricity system for the electrificati

The US approach to the Russian federation will not determine the interaction of New Delhi and Moscow
Apr 13, 2019

The US approach to the Russian federation will not determine the interaction of New Delhi and Moscow

Samir Saran, ORF President, spoke to Russian newspaper Izvestia on the sidelines of Valdai Club and ORF dialogue last week, on the importance of India

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

Encouragement, not protectionism, needed to strengthen India’s solar PV manufacturing capacity
Apr 11, 2019

Encouragement, not protectionism, needed to strengthen India’s solar PV manufacturing capacity

In India, a prime factor for the slowdown in the solar photovoltaics (PV) sector in 2018 was the implementation of the safeguard duty on imported sola

The 9 April tragedy — a milestone in the history of modern Georgia
Apr 10, 2019

The 9 April tragedy — a milestone in the history of modern Georgia

9 April 1989 had significant political consequences not only for Georgia but for the entire Soviet Union.

Expanding pharmaceutical local production in Africa: An idea whose time has come?
Apr 10, 2019

Expanding pharmaceutical local production in Africa: An idea whose time has come?

There is a groundswell in Africa in support of local pharmaceutical production. Africa's dependency on the rest of the world for medicines may not las

इज़रायल के चुनावों में गोलान का प्रत्यक्ष प्रभाव
Apr 10, 2019

इज़रायल के चुनावों में गोलान का प्रत्यक्ष प्रभाव

रणनीतिक रूप से बेहद महत्वपूर्ण गोलान हाइट्स पर जिसका भी �

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

Financing elections in India: A scrutiny of corporate donation
Apr 09, 2019

Financing elections in India: A scrutiny of corporate donation

How are corporates/businesses funding political parties in India? Where do major political parties stand in terms of donations from corporates and bus

Can India tap into its bio-waste supply chain?
Apr 08, 2019

Can India tap into its bio-waste supply chain?

Processing bio-waste to bio-fuels and compost will enhance clean energy energy access as well as improve soil fertility.

Urban resilience: Why should we pay more attention?
Apr 08, 2019

Urban resilience: Why should we pay more attention?

The need and desire for urban resilience is firmly established. It is time for actual actions.

East Africa and BIMSTEC: Aligning private sector to public health goals
Apr 08, 2019

East Africa and BIMSTEC: Aligning private sector to public health goals

Bringing Universal Health Coverage centre-stage will prove too ambitious for many countries without co-opting the private sector.

Lessons from India for the power sector in sub-Saharan Africa
Apr 06, 2019

Lessons from India for the power sector in sub-Saharan Africa

The GreenCo model represents a practical solution that recognises and supports the development of the regional power pools.

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

On poll eve, Maldives’ HC frees Yameen, de-freezes bank funds
Apr 03, 2019

On poll eve, Maldives’ HC frees Yameen, de-freezes bank funds

Yameen was arrested on lower court orders, which acted on a police complaint that he was seeking to influence witnesses in a larger money-laundering c

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

How electoral bonds distort India’s democracy
Mar 28, 2019

How electoral bonds distort India’s democracy

The early trends on electoral bonds suggest that the new channel would greatly undermine India’s electoral democracy by inviting unbridled corporate

US-Taliban talks: Leveraging violence to negotiate peace?
Mar 26, 2019

US-Taliban talks: Leveraging violence to negotiate peace?

Violence is being used as a means to manipulate the trajectory of the Afghan peace process.

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

US protectionist strategy to affect Indian labour markets and competition?
Mar 22, 2019

US protectionist strategy to affect Indian labour markets and competition?

India must be prepared to tackle the uncertainty surrounding international politics and economics, especially the Trump Administration by creating a s

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