Folks hit, rethink approach
Bank Sales & Middle Class
By Shivaji Sarkar
The middle class is supposed to be the backbone of the Indian economy. It is shrinking and in...
Whose concern?
Lakshadweep Row
By DrS.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Lakshadweep against the Union Territory...
The road ahead
India's Kashmir
By Poonam I Kaushish
The stars of BJP seem to be on an ascend. After winning Assembly elections in the Hindu heartland Rajasthan, Madhya...
Desi remedy, more funds vital
Grappling Farm Sector
By Shivaji Sarkar
The agricultural sector anticipates a significant shift towards a ‘desi farm economy’ and increased budget allocations in the upcoming fiscal...
Double rate in offing?
Minimum Daily Wage
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
A committee, appointed by the Centre, has recently recommended an improved formula on minimum daily wage, based on workers' families...
Increase with its primacy
Election Commission Woes
Dr.S.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
A six-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India alleging “deep-rooted...
Political chaos inevitable?
Democracy Vs Autocracy
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge recently stated that a reign of autocracy and hooliganism has been unleashed in the country by...
Is foreign policy an issue?
Indian Parliament Elections
By Prof. (Dr.) D.K. Giri
(Secretary General, Assn for Democratic Socialism)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an interview that elections in India are...
Elevating bilateral ties
Qatar's Emir In Delhi
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof. NIIS Group of Institutions, Odisha)
Qatar is popularly known in Indian political community for its mediatory role in...
India and its image abroad
By Inder Jit
India’s image in the West shines brighter than ever before. Goodwill for the country is clearly on the upswing. This is the...
Are elections a farce?
2019 Alarming Trends
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Elections are almost nearing completion in the world's largest democracy. But the developments leading to these elections point to...
Priortising policy principles
India & Ongoing Wars
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof of Practice, NIIS Group of Institutions)
Since Independence in 1947, India sought to conduct its foreign policy on...
Worst in India’s history
Water Crisis
By Moin Qazi
India has long undervalued one of its most precious resources -- water. The country's chronic mismanagement of water is staring at...
Honey, we are touchy!
Growing Intolerance
By Poonam I Kaushish
“Placing individual ideologies before national good is wrong,” asserted Prime Minister Modi last week. He is dead one. “National interest...
Main vip hoon, tum kaun?
New Grammar of Rajniti
Poonam I Kaushish
The more things change the more they remain the same. Daily we are treated to some mindless antics, inane...
Infringing on federalism?
Draft UGC Rules
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The recent draft guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC) have come in for criticism as it’s seen as a...
Who will benefit, bjp or sp?
Mayawati's Decline
By Sagarneel Sinha
As Assembly elections draw closer, the political heat gradually gathers its steam in Uttar Pradesh, the most crucial State having the...
Rural focus imperative
BJP Must Change Strategy
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Post elections the BJP must have realised thedefinite need to change strategy and focus on the needs and aspirations...
Draw ventures or exploitative?
Easing Labour Laws
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The recent decision of States such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Odisha to ease labour laws has...
Dangerous future ahead
Politics on Roads
By Dr S. Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
New Year season is celebrated this year in Mumbai with violent street level politics virtually...