India, UN Summit & Success
By Inder Jit
(Released on 20 September, 1983)
The Prime Minister has reason to be pleased with herself and her aides. Her idea of a summit...
Delhi, warsaw concerns
Ukraine War Prolongs
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof of Practice, NIIS Group of Institutions)
It’s been three years, eight months and three weeks since Russia invaded the...
Industry wary of protests
CAA Non-issue
By Shivaji Sarkar
The economy is in a tizzy. Figures apart, certain avoidable developments are adding to the woes. The slowdown or falling GDP...
Karnataka politics to hilt
Hijab &Tricolour Row
By Insaf
Karnataka has more on its plate than it can handle. In the midst of the raging hijab controversy, there is another,...
Unplanned urban growth!
Himalayan Catastrophe
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The Himalayan states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir have been ravished by floods and landslides this year. It’s...
Doles no longer lure
Parties Clueless Of PMP
By Shivaji Sarkar
This election is about PMP —- poverty management programme —- an economic agenda that is unclear and all political...
Upgradation vital for revival
R&D Technology
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
India’s manufacturing expertise is not very efficient and cost competitive, even compared with the emerging economies. As such, there have been...
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...
Production targets critical
Strides In Defence Sector
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh should be more than satisfied. The defence budget has got the highest allocation of Rs...
India heads for slowdown?
Sensex Records Worst Fall
By Shivaji Sarkar
The economy is slowing down! Indications include creeping severe sourness at the stock market, Rs 26 lakh crore loss...
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...
Sensex surge an illusion
SMES, Realty Dip Market
By Shivaji Sarkar
The Sensex closing above 82,000 may grab headlines, but it doesn’t reflect the true market buoyancy. SEBI has raised...
Build global pact, bust mafia
Shun War Cry
By Shivaji Sarkar
The dastardly attack on CRPF jawans in Pulwama has caused remorse and frenzy for revenge. There is shrill cry of...
Will public health system improve?
Women Security
By Dr. Oishee Mukherjee
Over the years non-violent forms of protest have become quite popular, not just in India but in many other countries....
Fuels a national review
Price Roller Coaster
By Shivaji Sarkar
India is on a galloping price roller coaster. It has turned into a silent killer of the economy, forcing the...
Population main constraint
Environmental Balance & Growth
By Dr S.S Chhina
(Senior Fellow, Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi)
India surpassed China in the race of population on March 3,...
Politics vs Economists
Exit of CEA
By Shivaji Sarkar
The third high profile departure, now of Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Arvind Subramanian coming shortly after the decision to...
Ambedkar’s advice not followed
Common Civil Code
By Inder Jit
(Released on 7 May 1985)
Three cheers for the Supreme Court and its five-man Constitution Bench presided over by the Chief...
Making peace with noise?
Hanuman Chalisa Vs Azaan
By Poonam I Kaushish
Ever get up cursing in the wee hours of the morning? Thanks to a loudspeaker blaring, upsetting your...
Need to safeguard rights
Threat to Institutions
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Recently former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Justice AP Shah regretted the fact that every institution designed to hold...