THE INDIAN BUDGET STORY - 7 DECADES & 73 BUDGETS - HOW FAR HAVE WE COME?
(Background) In 1947, India finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel, when it gained independence from British colonial rule. It...
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- Feb 11
- 6 min
The Indian Narrative on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
With most of its economies characterized as developing, there is a massive and growing need for infrastructural development in Asia....
- Jan 7
- 4 min
The Widening Digital Divide in India
A digital economy describes the economic activities such as financial services, transactions, and trade that are carried out on digital...
- Dec 22, 2021
- 6 min
El Salvador's Adoption of Cryptocurrency
El Salvador’s acceptance of bitcoin as legal tender for all payments within the country, has made it the first country to do so.
- Dec 13, 2021
- 7 min
Gender and Politics: The Peculiar Case of the Women’s Reservation Bill
Prior to the Parliament’s Monsoon session, Derek O’Brien, a member of the Rajya Sabha, pressed upon the urgent need to enact the Women's...
- Dec 4, 2021
- 7 min
India is facing an energy crisis amidst coal shortages: How are government policies responsible?
India's domestic energy security crisis and increased consumption amidst the depletion of primary energy sources such as coal.
- Dec 4, 2021
- 6 min
An Unsolved Puzzle: The Environmental Impact of NFTs and Cryptomarkets
Environmental Impact of NFTs and Cryptomarkets
- Oct 17, 2021
- 6 min
Plastics Pact India- A Step towards Green Economy
With pollution and global warming rising to alarming levels, the message for the world is clear - the time to act is now.
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
Section 66A: Unconstitutional Execution?
March 24, 2015, has been considered an important date for the proponents of free speech in India. Section 66A of the Information and...
- Sep 27, 2021
- 6 min
Europe’s Carbon Tax: Combating Climate Change or Erecting New Trade Barriers?
The Green New Deal is a part of Europe’s ’Fit for 55’ package which alludes to its aim of decreasing emissions by 55%.
- Sep 27, 2021
- 6 min
Caste Census: The New Avatar of Mandal Politics
Insights on the recent burning political and policy issue on conducting a caste census.
- Sep 27, 2021
- 5 min
Youth: Ruled By Whom?
There have been recent reshuffles in the Union and State governments to provide portfolios to young party members. Earlier in May 2021,...
- Aug 4, 2021
- 5 min
Have We Forgotten Morals In Our Market Dominated World?
Insights from Michael Sandel’s 'What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits of Market'
- Aug 1, 2021
- 4 min
The Misery of Evergrande and the Consequential Unveiling of China’s Unstable Financial System
China’s China Evergrande Group, owing to its countless development subsidiaries, is one of the golden eggs in the basket of the Chinese...
- Jul 27, 2021
- 4 min
The Cost of Exclusion
The consequences of social exclusion have worsened over the years. Hence, there is a need to develop solutions to tackle it.
- Jul 26, 2021
- 4 min
Why the stock markets boomed during last year amidst economic recovery
The markets correct when the economy slows or faces a recession. It may not be always true. This example of modern economics arose in India.
- Jul 25, 2021
- 5 min
Lateral Entry into the Bureaucracy: The Pros & Cons
The Indian government has accelerated the lateral intake at a substantial rate. Since the decision of lateral entry, 40 professionals...
- Jul 24, 2021
- 6 min
Indian Military: A Desperate Need for Indigenous Modernization
Is indigenisation an effective solution to modernise our ageing military equipment or is the longstanding import policy still substantial?
- Jul 12, 2021
- 6 min
The Need for Rehabilitative Incarceration in India
India’s goal to reduce incarceration and recidivism can only be achieved if there is a complete overhaul of the prison system.
- Jul 5, 2021
- 5 min
Should India Revise its Climate Commitments?
India has remained consistent with its promises in the Paris Climate Accords. However, it can increase its commitments in the upcoming COP26