Rejuvenation of Rivers
Challenge to politics, faith
By Dr S Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
The Union Government has plans to clean all rivers in the country — a...
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...
Economic Revival
Discard top-down approach
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Suddenly there is a great momentum for the need to revive the economy. After recent criticism by former finance minister...
One India, One Poll
Halt perpetual election circus
By Poonam I Kaushish
Winds of change are in the air. Is India readying for a reform in our election cycle? Dumping...
Growth With Equity
Far-fetched ideal in India
By Dr S Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
“India’s dynamics are striking. It is the country with the highest gap between the...
Railways’ Priority
Bullet train or infrastructure?
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The recent tragedy at Mumbai’s Elphinstone Road foot over-bridge where over 23 persons died and 39 injured due to...
Right-wing Surge in Germany
Indian model for Europe!
By Dr.D.K.Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
Liberals as well as progressives in Germany are shocked by the 19th Bundestag (Parliament) results. For the...
Gandhi’s Parables
Does he make a difference?
By Poonam I Kaushish
“What do you think of Gandhi? You mean Pappu,” dismissed a 25-year old disparagingly. “Silly, I am...
EAC Task Cut Out
Focus on farm sector & tame banks
By Shivaji Sarkar
The poor and the economy have taken centre stage in Indian politics. Prime Minister Modi feels...
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...
Leftist Legacy & Influence:
Aam aadmi should be priority
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The recent elections to Delhi University, JNU and Hyderabad University bear testimony to the fact that Left philosophy...
India’s “Boat People”
Gets Tough On Rohingya Migrants
By Poonam I Kaushish
In the summer of 1975, hundreds of thousands of people fled South Vietnam after the fall of...
UN warns of severe crisis
Poor’s money at risk
By Shivaji Sarkar
Even as Finance Minister Jaitley looks for new ways and methods to rejuvenate the Indian economy, the world economic...
Urban Floods
Common global crisis
By Dr S. Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore or Delhi — urban flooding has become a common recurring factor in...
Modi-Abe Bonhomie
‘Japindia’ vs ‘Chindia’
By Dr D. K. Giri
(Prof, International Politics, JMI)
The India-Japan bilateral summit between Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shizo Abe was viewed...
Land Allotment
Elite plot, poor suffer
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The Supreme Court has rightly decided to frame guidelines for allotting public land and put a halt to whims...
India’s Bullet Train
Careful balancing era?
By Shivaji Sarkar
India launches the fastest train project – the high speed bullet – with Japanese aid and collaboration at Ahmedabad. It...
Delhi Univ Polls
Hope for Cong, BJP frowns
By Insaf
Delhi brings a smile to the Congress and its leadership. Elections to the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) provide...
Myanmar Communal Strife
What could India do?
By Prof. (Dr.) DK Giri
(Prof, International Politics, JMI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Myanmar following a successful BRICS summit was not...
Warming Signals
Steps too little, too late
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Most countries, including India, have announced various measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but these are abysmally inadequate....