Some fresh initiatives
India-ASEAN Ties
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof of Practice, NIIS Group of Institutions)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called 2026 as the year of ASEAN-India Maritime Cooperation. Addressing...
Enlarging partnership
Danish PM Visit
By Dr D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Relations, JIMMC)
Prime Minister of Denmark Ms. Mette Frederiksen was in Delhi October 9 to 11. In fact,...
Centre prompt, states slow
Judicial Appointments
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
It is gratifying to note that in recent months the Centre has been quite prompt in clearing appointment of judges. Lately...
Running out of time
India's Water Woes
By Poonam I Kaushish
India’s first major climate catastrophe is at our doorstep: Water. Groundwater levels in 21 major cities, including Delhi, Bangalore...
India must rethink strategy
Sino-US Trade War
By Shivaji Sarkar
The trade war between the US and China has a neutral victim in India. The escalation is likely to hurt...
1st phase sees boycott
India Votes
By Prof. (Dr.) D.K. Giri
(Secretary General, Assn for Democratic Socialism)
The biggest democratic exercise in the world kicked off yesterday. Of the 543 Lok...
Leaks Foreign Exchange?
Liberalised Remittance Scheme
Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi are not the only people who have parked their wealth abroad. They have, however, done...
Securing politics & trade
Jaishankar in S. Arabia
By Dr D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Relations, JIMMC)
The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was in Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit beginning...
Stifling freedom?
Much Ado Over Fashion
By Poonam I Kaushish
What’s in a fashion show? Nothing, it’s a form of style, but politically, it spells a lot. Who...
Weak, global slump likely
2023 Economic Prospects
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Reports about the economic prospects for 2023, both on India and the world, appear quite stark. Former Reserve Bank of...
Billions at stake in education
A Rating Surpasses IISc!
By Shivaji Sarkar
A ranking by the university accreditation system has raised critical questions about higher education in India and its ranking...
Survivor not defector, new norm
Gaddi Aur Gaddari
By Poonam I Kaushish
A sense of de ja vu overwhelms. Brutally reinforced by the revolving door politics witnessed in the last fortnight...
Are times changing?
Her "Modern" Story
By Poonam I Kaushish
Last week India was agog over one of its favourite topics: Indian women. A subject which are netagan feel...
A perfect con job
My Ambedkar vs Yours
By Poonam I Kaushish
We’ve been through this before. Year after year. Of how Parliament is increasingly being devalued. Becoming a tamasha...
GSDP doubles, health shines
J&K Economy Paces Up
By Shivaji Sarkar
Jammu and Kashmir is advancing at a pace that may surprise many across the nation, boasting of strong health...
Tripura latest to wield
By Insaf
UAPA Stick
BJP-ruled Tripura is the latest State to join others in brazenly using the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to stifle citizens’...
Big crisis, doctor missing
Economy In Poll Season
By Shivaji Sarkar
The ensuing Assembly elections in five States would be contested on critical issues -- jobs, wages, inflation, development...
Tu kaun main khamkha
Law & Order Clash
By Poonam I Kaushish
It all started over who had rights to a particular parking spot which escalated into a free-for-all epidemic...
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...
Workable plan imperative
Environmental Crisis
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Notwithstanding the pandemic this year, environmental concerns remain and are high on the agenda. Recent reports point that pollution and natural...