‘Day zero’ looms large
Water Crisis
By Dr.S.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
A Division Bench of the Madras High Court directed all district collectors across Tamil Nadu to constitute committees...
Will centre be sympathetic?
Bengal Cyclone Amphan
By Insaf
It’s a double whammy for West Bengal. Struggling to meet the challenge of coronovirus and under the Centre’s radar, the State...
Ties at their best
Hasina in India
By Dr D.K Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Seikh Hasina was in India last week to bolster multiple ties. Of late,...
Injustice within law
Matrimonial Violence
By Dr S.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
On 14th September, the Supreme Court, dealing with a PIL stated that Parliament that enacted a law...
Season of poison
Communal Speeches
By Poonam I Kaushish
Democracy is a conflict of interests masquerading as a contest of principles in this theekha-dhoondhar election season. A saying which...
Budget After Poll
Shift to agro-rural economy
By Shivaji Sarkar
Gujarat elections are likely to change the focus of Indian economic policies. The last full Budget of the...
States take the brunt
Season Of Protests
By Insaf
It's a season of protests. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Maharashtra and Delhi are among various States which have...
Bjp’s Nirvana 2019?
Ayodhya Again
By Poonam I Kaushish
Politicians are an unholy lot! They take a "holier than thou attitude" on anything and everything be it religion or...
Expanding tax net imperative
Revenue Generation
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Lack of adequate resources is a major impediment for a country like India which has to meet huge challenges of...
A critical assessment
16th Lok Sabha
By Dr S. Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
The last session of the 16th Lok Sabha came to an end on February 13...
Don’t be power hungry
Congressisation of BJP
By Sagarneel Sinha
The year 2019 is a historic year for the BJP as it is the first time that the Party returned...
Triumph of Indian diplomacy
Masood Azhar Episode
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
After 10 years of diplomatic endeavours by India, lately backed by France, UK and USA, Massod...
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...
Exit Britain, enter India
By Dr D.K.Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
Any event involving a major power impacts the world politics and economy. So how can 'Brexit'- the exit of...
The road ahead
Kashmir Unhinged
By Poonam I Kaushish
The air in J&K is thick with a sense of jamais vu. By abrogating Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu...
What is the way out?
NRC Conundrum
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The politics over the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam is turning into a hot potato. While the media...
India & EU
Growing partnership?
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
The India-European Union 14th Summit meeting in New Delhi on 6th October focused on closer cooperation on...
No place for girls
Rape Country
By Poonam I Kaushish
India is at war with its girls and women. As tales of savagery and nightmarish drugging, beating and rape of...
Ideology be damned
MP Crisis
By Insaf
To be or not to be, that is the question. Not just in Madhya Pradesh but across parties, States and of course...
Competetive spirit vital
Budget Review
By Shivaji Sarkar
The Central budget needs to relook at taxes and other provisions for attracting investments and steps to fight global trade tensions....