Dialogue or deterrence!

India-Pakistan By Dr DK Giri (Prof. International Politics, JMI) New Delhi's refusal to resume dialogue with Pakistan has raised diplomatic and political divisions across the country and...

New year challenging

Economic Trends By Dhurjati Mukherjee The vast majority of Indians basic livelihood issues of roti, kapada and makan would score any day over trumped up...

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...

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...

Tough, bumpy road ahead

India 2026: Kis ki Aur Kya? By Poonam I Kaushish How does one begin an epitaph of 2025? Uncork champagne by welcoming 2026 on wings of...

Rise to power & strategy

Japan's New PM By Dr. Hab. Beata Bochorodycz (Political scientist, expert, Centre for Intl Relations, Poland) Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female Prime Minister. Known for her...

Cong on cautious path

4-Yr Degree, Silent on PSUs By Shivaji Sarkar The Indian National Congress has come out with a manifesto that looks pompous and well-intentioned but less original...

Passenger safety critical 

Priorities For Indian Railways By Dhurjati Mukherjee There is no doubt a lot of development in Indian Railways has taken place, but accidents that occur at...

Jobs can spur churning

Big Figures, Fragile Upturn By Shivaji Sarkar Indian politics and economy are queering the pitch. Politically feeble attempts are there with Telangana Chief Minister K Chandshekaar...

Higher education rudderless

HRD's Severe Crunch By Shivaji Sarkar "My dear, here we must run fast as we can, just to stay in place. And if you wish to...

Hits crores, ruins economy

Target Samosa-Jalebi By Shivaji Sarkar India’s fight against obesity may soon come with a public notice — stuck next to your favourite samosa stall or jalebi...

Jpc on policy correction?

Wasteful Litigation By Shivaji Sarkar Even as 2018 dawns, the shadow of a scam, which a judge now says never was, will continue to be cast...

Hurried, but ineffective?

Welfare Programmes By Dhurjati Mukherjee The process of governance over the years, via discussions and debates, has undergone a change in India. As is evident, there...

Job cuts slow growth

Global Inflation Sticky By Shivaji Sarkar The typical Indian scenario is hit by inflation, global job cuts, bank crisis, agitated farmers and passing the Union Budget...

Will it aid state varsities?

Natl. Research Foundation By Dhurjati Mukherjee There can be no denying that research in the country has been lacking with meagre funds at the disposal of...

Astute conservation vital

Water Crisis By Dhurjati Mukherjee Prime Minister Modi’s radio broadcast on the last day of June exhorted people to start a mass movement to conserve water....

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...

A perfect rip off

My Ambedkar Vs Yours By Poonam I Kaushish It is a perfect con job. On the latest catch word: Ambedkar. So last week India stood...

Key to practical inclusion

Financial Literacy By Moin Qazi Financial services are analogous to safe water, basic healthcare and primary education— these are essential to enable people to participate in...

Regionalism raises ugly head

Madrasi-Bihari Phobia By Poonam I Kaushish There is no smoke without fire, so goes a lexicon. But what happens if the smoke has been smouldering, in...