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...