India’s key stakes
US-China Rivalry
By Dr. D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
The rivalry between the US and China should intensify until one of them, mainly the latter concurs...
Jo jeeta wohi sikander!
It's Not Over Till Over
By Poonam I Kaushish
Phew! The last ballot has been sealed and in two days we shall know who will sit...
Budget of hope
Towards New India
By Dr.S.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
“The Budget will play a great role in building a New “India” , assured the Prime Minister...
Delhi govt reaches out
Dalit Protests
By Insaf
This election season, Delhi comes to the aide of Dalits. Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP government has reached out to the Centre demanding it...
Delhi sending wrong signals
Ducking The Dragon
By Dr D.K. Giri
(Prof. International Politics, JMI)
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India last week did not generate adequate debate it should...
Hypocrisy is the new black
Amar Prem To Kati Patang
By Poonam I Kaushish
It’s the silly political season where hypocrisy is the new black. Forget ideology and corruption stigma. Till...
Its all about politics!
Culture of Protests
By Poonam I Kaushish
In this silly political season clearly protests are the flavor of the week. The cause célèbre is immaterial. It...
Poor lose, powerful gain
Pro-crony Policies
By Shivaji Sarkar
India’s aspiration to become a $5 trillion economy depends critically on promoting “pro-business” policy that enhances market competition negating the...
Opening up the Mantra
Future Belongs To India's
By Shivaji Sarkar
India has to end its lockdown completely for fast economic recovery. The unlocking is like a see-saw. While...
Crime is now politics
Bahubali-Khadi Nexus
By Poonam I Kaushish
The sordid saga of dreaded gangster Vikas Dubey of Kanpur with over 60 cases to his name came to a...
Salaam Bombay, says Delhi?
Maharashtra Drama
By Insaf
Mumbai today mirrors everything that’s rotten with the system and the country. The unfolding high drama between Kangana Ranaut, the Shiv Sena,...
More acerbic the better!
Premuim On Slander
By Poonam I Kaushish
Democracy is a conflict of interests masquerading as a contest of principles in this theekha-dhoondhar election season. An adage...
Erosion must be stemmed
Human Rights Day
By Dhurjati Mukherjee
Today, as the world observes Human Rights Day every year, India and its government must reflect on its record. With...
Worsened by cyber loot
By Shivaji Sarkar
The projection for India’s growth is not a surprise. It is on a continuous roll and the loss of Rs 11.3...
Of rising jobs & quality
Holistic Growth
By Shivaji Sarkar
At last the jobs are growing, says the labour bureau employment latest survey. This by 29 per cent in April-June quarter....
Sshhh……about poll slush!
Election Bonds
By Poonam I Kaushish
P aisa phenko tamasha dekho! The song hummed by every Party as five States are amidst polls with all opening...
Maratha quota fallout
Identification of SEBC
By DrS.Saraswathi
(Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi)
Even the pandemic second wave tsunami cannot extinguish the heat produced by a week-old decision oftheSupreme Court...
Health care delivery vital
Modular Hospitals
By Dr Oishee Mukherjee
In India, out of pocket (OOP) expenditure makes up 63 per cent or almost two-thirds of total health expenditure as...
Neta-police: Hum saath saath hain
Hair Trigger Nation
By Poonam I Kaushish
Last week was telling. Underscoring three testaments. One: Our polity suffers from Orwellian syndrome ‘I-am-more-equal-than-you.’ Union Cabinet Minister Rane...
Recoil on politics, economy
Farm Bills' Repeal
By Shivaji Sarkar
Finally, the three farm bills are to be withdrawn as the nation goes to polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and...