Synopsis: NFTs provide the assurance of immutability and guarantee of uniqueness. However, most of the cutting-edge innovation in NFTs are taking place in the gaming space. Introduction When a person purchases the non-fungible tokens (NFT) of a work of digital art, he is not buying the artwork itself. He is just purchasing a record on… Continue reading The use of NFTs by cyber games can explain their utility
Germany as a development actor in a post-Merkel area
. Synopsis: The new Chancellor must enable global cooperation policies for a sustainable future with India and the world. Introduction The article highlights what role Germany should play as an important international agent in the fight against global challenges like climate change, fostering global sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda of the United… Continue reading Germany as a development actor in a post-Merkel area
How to grease the wheels of justice
Synopsis: The problem of pendency of cases in courts across the country can be tackled with a few measures. Introduction Recently, in an event, the Chief Justice of India raised his concern over the pendency of cases. He made a plea to “Indianise” courts to make courts more responsive towards the needs of people. He… Continue reading How to grease the wheels of justice
Bureaucracy’s digital challenge
Synopsis: If civil servants don’t use social media appropriately, their role as independent advisers stands threatened. Introduction The article highlights the good use of social media in bureaucracy to make it more effective and public-friendly. Why using social media by civil servants is considered wrong? Indian Bureaucracy is characterized by hierarchy, formal relationships and standard… Continue reading Bureaucracy’s digital challenge
In pursuit of Happiness
Synopsis: The great degree of unhappiness in Indian society has a lot to do with the way the law and its institutions operate. Introduction The article talks about Happiness as an important factor to measure the quality of governance. Until the beginning of the publication of the United Nations World Happiness Report in 2012, happiness was not… Continue reading In pursuit of Happiness
Four geopolitical developments and a window of opportunity for India
Synopsis: China’s hardships and other significant events around the globe boosts India’s economic prospects Introduction A number of important developments have taken place over the past several weeks. They may appear disconnected, but in fact, they add up to a significant shift in regional and global geopolitics. These developments are, 1. The withdrawal of US… Continue reading Four geopolitical developments and a window of opportunity for India
NEET fails the multidimensional construct of merit
Synopsis: The policy of a single test needs to be reviewed to attain the lofty goals of the New Education Policy. Introduction Recently, The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a Bill to dispense with the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET). This bill is passed based on the recommendation of the high-level committee led by… Continue reading NEET fails the multidimensional construct of merit
A crisis of multilateralism and Asia’s rising stake in it
Synopsis: This article explains the challenges in Multilateralism and suggests ways to improve it. Introduction Multilateralism is facing a crisis at present. Global collaboration is needed to revive multilateralism. What is Multilateralism? Multilateralism is also called as a rule-based international order. Its roots lie in the Treaty of Munster-Westphalia, signed in 1648. The treaty asked… Continue reading A crisis of multilateralism and Asia’s rising stake in it
Forgotten Vista: Beyond History And Archaeology
Synopsis: This article explains the various methods to make National Museum more public engaging. Introduction The government’s Central Vista project plans to increase the size of the Parliament, placement of buildings for military personnel, and additions to the bureaucracy to cater the present and future India’s needs. Similarly, the Central Vista project will also shift… Continue reading Forgotten Vista: Beyond History And Archaeology
The Atlantic Nino effects
Synopsis: Monsoon predictions are a monumental challenge, especially when it comes to the spatial distribution and the northward migration of the monsoon trough. Introduction Recently, farmers from Madhya Pradesh threatened to take IMD to court for the inaccurate monsoon forecast this year. A question was also raised in Parliament about whether the Arctic warming had… Continue reading The Atlantic Nino effects
