Synopsis: The goal is not to eliminate the infection, but to reduce sickness and mortality. Introduction This article highlights the impact of Covid on people’s lives and what can be expected in the future. Given that virus is constantly evolving, how we shape our policies is crucial for a healthy society. What are the limitations… Continue reading Its time for national conversation on how to live with the virus
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Spirit of federalism lies in the constitution
Synopsis Legislation in a federal setup needs careful consideration while dealing with laws in the concurrent list. Introduction Recently, various State governments raised concerns about Central unilateralism in the enactment of critical laws on subjects in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. This may undermine federal principles in India. What are… Continue reading Spirit of federalism lies in the constitution
A Taliban-led Afghanistan and the Chinese conundrum
Synopsis: This article explains the impact of US exit from Afghanistan on Pakistan and China. Introduction After postponing the announcement twice, Taliban spokesmen have said that they expect to have a new government in Afghanistan this week. The Taliban announced this after they captured the Afghan capital Kabul more than three weeks ago. The real… Continue reading A Taliban-led Afghanistan and the Chinese conundrum
Data regulation is undergoing a significant revolution
Synopsis: Technology businesses are most effectively regulated through a judicious mix of law and technology. To regulating technology, we cannot have one without the other. Introduction At a high-level ministerial meeting recently, seven countries came together to endorse a techno-legal approach to data regulation. The participating delegates committed to exploring how technical frameworks such as… Continue reading Data regulation is undergoing a significant revolution
Inside the unfolding healthtech revolution
Synopsis: Growth of Digitalisation in India is catalysing the growth of innovative Healthtech startups and this gives India an opportunity to address the issues plaguing India’s Public health care. What are the issues plaguing India’s public health care? COVID has put the focus back on India’s inadequate healthcare infrastructure, which has been affected by issues… Continue reading Inside the unfolding healthtech revolution
Grow up, states: CMs should know central resource transfer won’t go up. They must fix their own finances
Synopsis: States have no option but to be fiscally aatmanirbhar. Introduction Recently, TN released a white paper that talked about the state fiscal condition is not good and the state is in deep debt. This document blamed the Central government and previous state government policies for the present condition. How has Fiscal federalism changed over… Continue reading Grow up, states: CMs should know central resource transfer won’t go up. They must fix their own finances
Carbon neutrality powered by AI
Synopsis: Countries like India, which are leading the adoption of climate change measures, will have to encourage energy companies to embrace higher levels of AI usage. Introduction As the world pushes to mitigate the impact of climate change, it will have to rely much on emerging technologies. The foundational shift of energy transition from fossil-based… Continue reading Carbon neutrality powered by AI
Millets could help India mitigate malnutrition and climate change
Synopsis: India should incentivize the production of millets to enhance food security and score gains on climate resilience. Introduction In 2021, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 2023 the International Year of Millets. It was proposed by India to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). How are millets significant for India? Environmental… Continue reading Millets could help India mitigate malnutrition and climate change
Public sector banks and corporate governance
Synopsis: Issues that are hampering the performance of PSBs, consequences and the way forward. What are the issues affecting the performance of PSBs? Delay in appointments of CEO’s and MD’s of PSSBs: In the recent past, after the MD and CEO of Bank of Baroda stepped down, his successor took charge after 100 days. Whereas,… Continue reading Public sector banks and corporate governance
Another IBC fix? (On a Code of Conduct for CoC)
Synopsis: Regulator’s proposal for code of conduct for the Committee of Creditors (CoC) deserves scrutiny. Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has issued a discussion paper on the corporate insolvency resolution process and invited comments on its suggestions. What is the issue? CoC is unregulated, since the members of the CoC are… Continue reading Another IBC fix? (On a Code of Conduct for CoC)
