News: Speeches of Yati Narsinghanand have ignited the debate of hate speech. The Speeches called for violence against Muslims, a clear threat to minorities. This also goes against India’s international legal obligations like the convention on prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide of 1948, which has been signed and ratified by India. What is… Continue reading Genocide convention: Preventing genocide
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Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Can Pakistan put off change again?
News: Pakistan has recently released its National Security Policy, which acknowledges the need for change in its state. But the policy did not talk about how the change will go. Must read: Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Pakistan security policy seeks 100 years of peace with India, but with caveat What is the present crisis with Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Can Pakistan put off change again?
India-Japan relations: How the India-Japan friendship can help global peace, prosperity
News: The year 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India. It is based on the theme “building a future for our centenary.” which means to create a future and propel both countries towards the 100th-anniversary landmark and beyond. Read here: Prospects of India- Japan Relations About the History… Continue reading India-Japan relations: How the India-Japan friendship can help global peace, prosperity
India-Taiwan relations: India Must Give Taiwan A Helping Hand
News: To counter the aggressive China policies, India should not repeat its mistake and work towards consolidating Taiwan’s position globally. Contents1 What China is doing to annex Taiwan? 2 Why China’s claim for Taiwan is not valid?3 What should Taiwan do to secure its place?4 What is the significance of Taiwan for India?5 Why and how India… Continue reading India-Taiwan relations: India Must Give Taiwan A Helping Hand
Domestic hazardous waste: Toxic ignorance: Most Indian cities way off segregating domestic hazardous waste
News: In the absence of a robust framework and infrastructure, segregation of domestic hazardous waste remains a distant dream for most Indian cities What are the concerns associated with handling domestic hazardous waste? No proper disposal: Harmful chemicals like sanitisers, power bulbs have become the norm. And often people don’t exercise care while disposing of them.… Continue reading Domestic hazardous waste: Toxic ignorance: Most Indian cities way off segregating domestic hazardous waste
Early Harvest agreements: Explained: Why India is trying to seal a free trade agreement with UK
News: India and UK have formally launched Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, with the aim of concluding an early harvest trade agreement over the next few months. Read here: India’s FTA ambitions in perspective Contents1 What will be the benefit of FTA with the UK?2 What are Early Harvest agreements?3 What are the challenges associated with the… Continue reading Early Harvest agreements: Explained: Why India is trying to seal a free trade agreement with UK
Friend in need: On India-Sri Lanka ties
News: In the visit to Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister assured to help Sri Lanka to overcome economic and other challenges that occurred because of the pandemic. What is the economic condition of Sri Lanka? Sri Lankan economy is in big crisis with a credit crunch, a slump in GDP, foreign reserves that reduced from $7.5… Continue reading Friend in need: On India-Sri Lanka ties
Countering hate in the digital world
News: Recently controversial apps like “Bulli Bai” and “Sulli Deals” made news headlines in which prominent Muslim women were auctioned. While it is under police investigation, it signals increasing levels of radicalization in the digital world. Contents1 What is the significance of this issue?2 How are digital space shaping identities and impacting individual?3 Why hate… Continue reading Countering hate in the digital world
Urban governance and urban floods: Storm warnings of a megacity collapse
News: Chennai witnessed 24 cm rainfall, a very high level, on December 30, 2021. This again raises questions on urban governance and management of urban floods. What are the challenges in urban governance? Like the 2005 Mumbai floods, there was community support and mobilization for change, but changes remained on paper. Niti Aayog’s report on… Continue reading Urban governance and urban floods: Storm warnings of a megacity collapse
Why India needs a Green Deal
News: To address the pressing challenges of today like emission and equity, there is a need for political will and effective implementation of the Indian Green Deal. What are the problems faced by India? On the one hand, India is facing many extreme weather events like severe droughts in Maharashtra, incessant rains, and flooding in Chennai,… Continue reading Why India needs a Green Deal
