India’s Quest For UNSC
Tough test for Modi
By Dr.D.K.Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
India made yet another bid for becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister...
Cultural Vultures
Life in ‘official’ slim stip
By Poonam I Kaushish
Democracy is a conflict of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. A succinct saying which aptly...
Caste politics takes toll
Maha Dalit Protests
By Insaf
Alarm bells start to sound louder in the aftermath of the Dalit protests in Maharashtra. The violence that was unleashed in...
Delhi’s ugly power battle
Politicians Vs Bureaucrats
By Insaf
The power battle in Delhi has crossed all limits. The alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash last week by two...
Rape of secular nation!
Kathua & Unnao Cases
By Insaf
Shame! That is what Kathua and Unnao rape cases should make people of this country feel. Not just J&K and...
Fallout for India
Dropping Iran N Deal
By Dr. D.K. Giri
Prof, International Relations, JMI
Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Nuclear Deal with Iran would have serious...
Creating positive synergy?
Bank Mergers
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The NDA Government's decision to merge State-run banks to reduce their losses appears so far to have been taken rightly. The...
Ecology neglect hits economy
Sheer Cosmetic Data
By Shivaji Sarkar
India is afflicted with some serious issues. The Kerala floods, overflowing of 32 of 35 dams and flooding of all...
A step in right direction?
#MeToo Campaign
By Dr. Oishee Mukherjee
The '#MeToo' campaign continues to hit headlines. More so as the big and the powerful in politics, entertainment and media,...
No road yet to Payum Circle
Dear Editor,
Payum circle located in Siang District is one of the oldest and the most backward circles of the state. Due to lack of...
New law to check rot
Illicit Deposit Schemes
By Moin Qazi
The Union Cabinet has approved the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018 with the objective of effectively tackling the...
Transparency via secrecy
Electoral Bonds
By Dr.S.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
The Supreme Court has passed a very important interim order concerning funding of political parties for election. It...
The adani factor
Australian Polls
By Dr D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
The results of recent Australian federal elections surprised observers and analysts across the world. The Labour Party,...
Money hai to power hai!
Era Of Aya Ram Gaya Ram
By Poonam I Kaushish
When gold speaks all tongues are silent. This adage was brutally reinforced by the revolving door...
Are firms being honest?
CSR Obligations
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The Finance Ministry’s recent assurance to do away with criminal penalty on company officials for failing to meet their spending obligations...
Follow the rule of law
Dear Editor,
Apex Tani Foundation (APTAFO) NGO is really concern about the recent torching of homes at Mabira Village in Namsai.
Torching down of village is...
Is it justified?
Encounter Killing
By Dr. Oishee Mukherjee
The killings of four persons in Hyderabad allegedly accused of rape once again point to organized violence of the State....
Albatross for common man
Budget 2020
By Shivaji Sarkar
The country was eagerly looking forward to a ‘happiness’ Budget. It was pining for a cut in multiple pricing, low prices...
Imminent risk of fascism?
Hindu Rashtra
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The majoritarian rule in India has possibly tended to be autocratic. Absolute power in the hands of a political party, as...
Sainyam & sankalp not enough
Losing Covid Fight?
By Poonam I Kaushish
In Covid 19 season, I am daring to pick two truisms. One, tomorrow never comes. Two, as economist John...