News: The Ukrainian authority has called the Nord Stream 2 project a ‘dangerous geopolitical weapon’. There is also strong opposition from the United States and most of the European countries (except for Austria, Germany, Hungary, and the Netherlands). What was meant to be an ordinary energy project has transformed itself into a powerful geopolitical tool,… Continue reading A whiff of trouble in the Nord Stream pipeline
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Joint development of oil tank farm by India, Lanka could alter dynamic of Delhi-Beijing rivalry
News: Sri Lanka’s energy minister has said the India-Lanka development of the strategic Trincomalee oil tank farm will be finalised in January. What are the reasons for the recent economic crisis in Srilanka? The Easter killings of 2019: it dealt a hammer blow to the country’s tourism industry, its main economic activity and source of… Continue reading Joint development of oil tank farm by India, Lanka could alter dynamic of Delhi-Beijing rivalry
Great Power Politics is back with a twist
News: Great power politics between US and China is shaping every dimension of the global order China’s rise has shaken the status quo in the global political order. As a rising power, it is challenging the foundation of the US-led global order. This has led to the US-China strategic competition. Covid-19 has merely accelerated the… Continue reading Great Power Politics is back with a twist
How to protect India’s film heritage
News: The Govt has decided to merge four publicly-funded institutions with National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Scholars are questioning this treatment, which is based on a misconception that cinema is either an object of information or broadcasting. These cultural institutions have been known to perform better without the shackles of centralised power or unnecessary bureaucratic… Continue reading How to protect India’s film heritage
The value and vulnerability of centralized data storage
News: Data-sharing infrastructure projects in India are accelerating. The most visible developments in Data-sharing infrastructure projects are seen in the financial sector. For instance, the recently-launched account aggregator framework made it possible for over 300 million users to share their data with different financial entities across the credit ecosystem. Similar activity is also underway in… Continue reading The value and vulnerability of centralized data storage
The capital market: Then and now
News: Public issues in capital markets are the route for corporate finance. Contents1 How the trends of capital markets in India are changing post-liberalisation?2 The easing of the issue of shares by private companies.3 Liberalization of rules for foreign direct and portfolio investment.4 What is the reason for low dependence on the public issue? How… Continue reading The capital market: Then and now
Medical postgraduates: Omicron’s Here, Doctors Aren’t
News: Omicron is spreading faster than any virus in history. Latest reports from the UK show that patients with Omicron are 50-70% less likely to be admitted to hospital for treatment. However, observations in Europe and the US show that this milder virus could still put pressure on hospitals because of the speed of spread,… Continue reading Medical postgraduates: Omicron’s Here, Doctors Aren’t
Judiciary is Indian democracy’s only flicker of hope
News: Even when other powerful institutions appear to be faltering and floundering, people continue to have faith in the judiciary as the last post of justice. But two issues that need immediate attention in Judiciary. These are 1. Lack of diversity, 2. The secrecy around the appointment of judges. Must read: The Collegium System – Explained… Continue reading Judiciary is Indian democracy’s only flicker of hope
Why online gaming in India needs regulation
News: Online gaming has flourished during the pandemic. The average time spent on online gaming has gone up almost 65% from pre-Covid levels. More than 43 crore people have spent time on virtual gaming. In light of this, this industry needs to be regulated in India. Moreover, regulation of online gaming will not only open… Continue reading Why online gaming in India needs regulation
In Tamil Nadu, a lack of political will to end the Palk Bay conflict
News: Palk Bay (an important marine zone between south-eastern India and northern Sri Lanka) has been a source of dispute for long. It has come under news once again due to arrest of 68 Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan authorities. More on this arrest here. What has been the history of the issue? … Continue reading In Tamil Nadu, a lack of political will to end the Palk Bay conflict
