Tap parallel banking
Rescuing PSBs
By Shivaji Sarkar
The strength of the Indian economy has been a reliable banking system and the parallel economy. The 11 Public Sector banks...
Where is the vaccine?
Policy in a mess
By Poonam I Kaushish
The proof of the pudding is in eating. In medical analogy proof of India’s vaccine failure is in...
India key to recovery
World Economy
By Shivaji Sarkar
Even as India’s macroeconomic situation improves, it may not yet be the time to celebrate. The possible third wave is being...
Agri to be big budget hope
World Crisis Opens Door
By Shivaji Sarkar
The Union Budget 2023-24 is likely to be a huge mix of emphasis on agriculture, higher capital expenditure and...
Imeratives for heath sector
Third Wave
By Dr Oishee Mukherjee
A third wave is predicted in India any time between September and December. Scientists and leading doctors predicting this wave...
Concocted, fooling public?
Poverty Data
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
A very recent discussion paper released by Niti Aayog titled ‘Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2008-09’, authored by member Ramesh Chandra and...
Ambitious targets, big challenge
G-20 & Environment Justice
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Just a day before the G-20 summit, the UN climate body stated that limiting the warning to 1.50 C...
Gharib ki joru sab ki bhabhi!
Modi Vs All
By Poonam I Kaushish
History has an uncanny knack of repeating itself. Circa 1971, 1977 and 1989 Opposition Parties bandied together to form...
Vitrolic season of poison
Violence is Now Virtue
By Poonam I Kaushish
Rajnetik virodhi ya jaani dushman? A question that nags as the narrative hits a new low with highly...
Mid-term plan vital
Economy Revival
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The pandemic has triggered a slump in consumer spending, hit private investment and a sharp decline in exports with unimaginable dimensions....
Progress with less tax burden
Year of New Politics
By Shivaji Sarkar
The New Year, 2018, is a week old. It raises aspirations and there is hope all around. The first...
Path to rural rejuvenation
Strengthening Panchayats
By Dr Oishee Mukherjee
The recent decision of the Ministry of Cooperation and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to establish a primary dairy...
Delhi takes two steps backward?
Foreign Policy in Covid Times
By Dr D. K. Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
During these unprecedented times dictated by the deadly virus, Covid-19, the world leaders...
States say no to bjp
Assembly, LS Bypolls
By Insaf
United we stand, divided we fall, is a phrase obviously stirring the Opposition parties. Some of these sticking together have given...
Distinct alteration crucial
Gender Gap
By Dr. Oishee Mukherjee
Bridging the gender gap is sadly not a top priority of the political class in India. While there is no...
Prioritise small, young farmers
Agricultural Transformation
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
There is some good news coming from the farm sector. The lockdown hasn’t much affected agriculture because of normal rabi crop...
No scope for religious primacy
Understanding Nationalism
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Nationalist feelings are crucial for every country. Mahatma Gandhi talked of nationalism to win the independence struggle in a non-violent way...
High debt vs duty hikes
Setting 5-Year Pace
By Shivaji Sarkar
The Central Budget to be tabled on 1 February has many hearts beating, a lot of hopes rising and will...
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...
Paradigm shift in thinking vital
Digital Finance Inclusion
By Moin Qazi
The financial industry’s efforts to serve lower-income customers have gone through four distinct phases: from social banking to micro-finance to...