To continue despite curbs
Trade with China
By Shivaji Sarkar
The tension on the India-China border reaching inflection point, trade relations except for semantics, may not be impacted, as the...
Vision of ‘new India’?
Hate Speech & Hinduism
By Insaf
Where is India headed? The hate speeches at Haridwar’s Dharam Sansad, religious conclave, and right-wing activists stalling Xmas celebrations...
Have benefits percolated down?
Modern Indian State
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Every alternative day we hear talks of modern developments in social economic and scientific spheres without understanding or assessing its...
Fallout for India
Dropping Iran N Deal
By Dr. D.K. Giri
Prof, International Relations, JMI
Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Nuclear Deal with Iran would have serious...
Big budget path not easy
Farmer, Trader Welfare
By Shivaji Sarkar
The Narendra Modi government begins its second term by opening up its kitty for the newly- emerging rural farm sector...
India’s dispiriting record
World Health Day
By Moin Qazi
India's economy is soaring and is now the world's envy, but its healthcare system remains an Achilles' heel. As World...
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...
India-eu closer to trade pact
By Dr. Krzysztof M. Zalewski
(Boym Institute & Centre for International Relations, Poland)
Negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and...
A critical assessment
16th Lok Sabha
By Dr S. Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
The last session of the 16th Lok Sabha came to an end on February 13...
Double rate in offing?
Minimum Daily Wage
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
A committee, appointed by the Centre, has recently recommended an improved formula on minimum daily wage, based on workers' families...
Hi debt funds rs 47tr budget
FM Promises Golden Era
By Shivaji Sarkar
It is a sparkling poll budget right from the President’s address of Draupadi Murmu harping on the economy, to...
India poor & unequal
Inequality Dynamics
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Inequality is a critical issue for debate and investigation. The recent World Inequality Report 2022,saysglobal wealth inequalities are even more pronounced...
Has it outlived life?
Changing WTO
By Shivaji Sarkar
World trade is changing fast and in a unilateral direction. The US President Donald Trump is deciding the course. He raises...
Exports to Germany rise
Record Diwali Sales
By Shivaji Sarkar
India’s imports are growing, exports are slowing but domestic sales during Deepavali touched a record Rs 3.75 trillion, according to...
India junks Rs 18 trn
The Great Scrap Vehicle
By Shivaji Sarkar
India is a powerful economy. It is now officially $4 trillion but in truth, it is far more potent....
Fast track caste politics
Pre-Election Mood
By Dr.S.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
In recent days, one cannot help noticing that some of the long pending demands of caste groups are...
Food Intake Vital
Eat health & say goodbye disease
By Dr. Oishee Mukherjee
Food is essential for human survival. But the nature, type and quantity of food intake needs...
Will exports be on rise?
India's Trade Outlook
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
The present geopolitical situation has generated a lot of discussion and has, no doubt, been a cause for serious concern...
Cash is king
Notes=Votes
By Poonam I Kaushish
Heard this week’s flavour amidst our ongoing noisy nautanki of democracy: rajniti is the best dhanda and our netagan’s greatest asset...
India heads for epochal ruin
Stop Building Roads
By Shivaji Sarkar
If we want to save the country from Himalayan disaster, prevent desertification of the Ganga valley and progress, then the...