Synopsis: The work women perform for the family should be given due recognition and valued at par with a men’s work. Introduction Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam party recently promised salaries for housewives as a part of the party’s election manifesto, has invigorated the discussion on the acknowledgment of domestic work as work. Read more – Wages for housework: An Analysis… Continue reading Trends in Housework valuation
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RERA 2016 protects the interest of Homebuyers
Synopsis: As compared to RERA 2013 act, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) 2016 was successful in empowering the home buyers. This has reduced the incidence of unfair trade practices in the real estate sector. How RERA 2016 act was better than RERA 2013 act? The RERA 2013 act had the following issues; It did… Continue reading RERA 2016 protects the interest of Homebuyers
Issue of Big Tech’s increasing power
Recently, sitting US President Mr. Trump’s account was removed from online platforms like Twitter, Facebook. This has divided the world with two contrasting views. Few people say that the social media companies were right to suspend Trump’s accounts. While others are concerned about the enormous power that these platforms wield over the public discourse, and their… Continue reading Issue of Big Tech’s increasing power
New transition in India-Nepal relations
Synopsis: Recent Joint Commission Meeting in Delhi was a positive development for bilateral relations of India and Nepal. Introduction The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali visited New Delhi for the sixth meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission. What was discussed in the meeting? In this joint meeting discussions on the following project and assistance took place. It will strengthen India-Nepal relations: – India assured an early delivery of vaccines to… Continue reading New transition in India-Nepal relations
Ensuring Intergenerational Equity in Mining in India
Synopsis: For ensuring Intergenerational Equity, it is important to ensure availability of resources for future generation. For this, sustainable mining should be ensured. Introduction India’s National Mineral Policy 2019 states that “natural resources, including minerals, are a shared inheritance where the state is the trustee on behalf of the people to make sure that future generations receive the… Continue reading Ensuring Intergenerational Equity in Mining in India
India-US relation under Joe Biden administration
Synopsis: Biden’s administration is focussed on ensuring economic security of the middle class by reducing the expansive globalist ambitions. What does it mean for India? Background Two important themes that are at the centre of Biden’s vision are, To “restore the soul of America” by resolving the multiple economic and political challenges confronting the US.… Continue reading India-US relation under Joe Biden administration
Need and ways of Decongesting Indian prisons
Synopsis: Health Experts are calling federal prisons a “breeding grounds for uncontrolled transmission” of the virus. There is an urgent need of decongesting them. What are the ways to decongest Indian prisons? Background In India there are around 1,400 prisons, ‘housing’ over 5 lakh prisoners. These prisoners are facing the threat of Covid pandemic, with… Continue reading Need and ways of Decongesting Indian prisons
Factsheet for administration of COVID-19 Vaccine released
Synopsis: Government has released a Vaccine Fact sheet that contains guidelines for administering both vaccines (Covaxin and Covishield). Background Union Health Ministry has sent a comprehensive fact sheet for both vaccines (Covaxin and Covishield) to all states and immunisation officer. The Centre has also asked the states and immunisation officers to disseminate the fact sheet to all programme managers, cold chain handlers, and vaccinators before the… Continue reading Factsheet for administration of COVID-19 Vaccine released
Need for social media Policies on hate and incitement
Synopsis- Social media platforms need clear policies on which they commit to a consistent refusal to help heads of state incite violence. Introduction- On January 6, when the extremists stormed the United States Capitol building, Trump’s social media accounts were active and communicating. After this incident, social media companies blocked particular communications including videos of… Continue reading Need for social media Policies on hate and incitement
UK Report classified India among ‘difficult four’ countries
Synopsis: The report released by the Royal Institute of International Affairs (UK) recommends an arm’s length relationship with India due to rise of religious intolerance. Back ground Recently, the Royal Institute of International Affairs (UK) have proposed a blueprint titled “Global Britain, Global Broker”, for Britain’s future foreign policy after Brexit. As a matter of concern for India, the report… Continue reading UK Report classified India among ‘difficult four’ countries
