Synopsis: Regulator’s proposal for code of conduct for the Committee of Creditors (CoC) deserves scrutiny. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the IBBI’s recommendations in its discussion paper?3 Why a code of conduct is needed?4 Why a code of conduct might not be the solution?5 What is the way forward? Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of… Continue reading Another IBC fix? (On a Code of Conduct for CoC)
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National monetization pipeline betrays narrow outlook
Synopsis: Monetisation of assets to generate value is a step in the right direction, but the underlying problems and challenges that led to underutilization of these assets need to be ascertained too. Proper execution of NMP based on a policy which is refined gradually as per the feedback received is the way forward. Background Read… Continue reading National monetization pipeline betrays narrow outlook
Drug debacle: Endangered vulture population still under threat
Synopsis: India’s vulture populations are not safe; they are still small to recover quickly and will not survive another catastrophic event. Contents1 Introduction2 Why is vulture more vulnerable?3 Though the usage of diclofenac in India has reduced considerably now, it is continued to be misused in some places. Moreover, the vulture population is more vulnerable… Continue reading Drug debacle: Endangered vulture population still under threat
To tackle nutrition challenges, we must also address sanitation issues
Synopsis: Understand how the interplay of food and hygiene are important for complete nutrition. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the findings of national/International Organisations?3 Studies about linkage of malnutrition with hygiene4 What should be the Indian strategy to counter diarrhoea and malnutrition? Introduction Of all the problems confronting the youth, nutritional insecurity is the worst. It… Continue reading To tackle nutrition challenges, we must also address sanitation issues
The judicial role in improving law making: The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
Synopsis: Rushed laws sacrifice core ideals of constitutional democracy, the judiciary can play a crucial role in course-correcting the Parliament. Introduction Deterioration in the quality of debate has prompted demands for reform of legislative procedures. Speaking on the matter, while CJI suggested that intellectuals enter politics, the Judiciary itself can play a positive role in… Continue reading The judicial role in improving law making: The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
Synopsis: A Socio-economic caste-based census becomes a necessary precondition to initiate any meaningful reform. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the problem with the current system?3 How does insufficiency of data impact policymaking?4 What needs to be done?5 What can be the way ahead? Introduction Recently, the central government’s decision to introduce reservations for Other Backward Classes… Continue reading The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
“The world is changing rapidly and teachers must meet its challenges”
Synopsis: Implementation of new education reforms or else we might lose the privilege of educating the next generation. Introduction Like the greatest teachers, Buddha, Christ, Rama-Krishna, Aurobindo, Yogananda or Nanak, who never used classrooms, blackboards, maps or charts or kept no records, gave no grades but changed the lives of millions with their inclusivity and… Continue reading “The world is changing rapidly and teachers must meet its challenges”
Delhi government shouldn’t congratulate itself on CCTV coverage
Synopsis: Rather than deterring crime, the surveillance projects compromise women’s safety and the liberties of all citizens. Introduction Recently the Delhi government has reported that Delhi beat cities like Shanghai, New York and London with the most CCTV cameras per square mile across the world. The government has also mentioned that Delhi has 1,826 CCTVs… Continue reading Delhi government shouldn’t congratulate itself on CCTV coverage
From Four to 500: How citizens joined naturally to save nature in Kharghar
Synopsis: A small group of dedicated volunteers has managed to save Khargar wetlands. Where is Kharghar wetland located? It lies within Navi Mumbai. It is home to multiple species with natural environments like hills, green mangroves and lush grasslands. Why this wetland was in danger? Kharghar lakes were in danger of being encroached on and… Continue reading From Four to 500: How citizens joined naturally to save nature in Kharghar
What ails India’s coronavirus genome sequencing system
Synopsis: Sequencing and analysis of the novel coronavirus, a crucial step in infection containment strategy, declined sharply in India, even as cases of the resultant disease continued to rise. Contents1 Introduction2 How new guidelines hampered the process of sequencing and analysis of the novel coronavirus? 3 What is the WHO’s recommendation in this regard? 4 What issues and… Continue reading What ails India’s coronavirus genome sequencing system
