News: Current phase of digital technology-enabled globalization has disturbed the fabric of human society and sovereign states. Signs of globalization in the past Human beings have travelled to distant places to survive, trade, and communicate. Harappan seals dating back to 3000 BCE found in Mesopotamia indicate trade and contacts between ancient civilizations. The number Zero, algebra,… Continue reading Challenges with Globalization: An olde fairy tale of the new world order we must brace for
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“Technology can either save or doom capitalism”
News-Tech firms have a key role in preserving open and democratic society. Most often technology is perceived to be an enabler for democracy. Do Democracy and capitalism work on similar philosophical foundations? Although both democracy and capitalism uphold liberty as a core value, they also sometimes show inconsistencies. While capitalism leads to an asymmetric distribution of private property ownership, democracy… Continue reading “Technology can either save or doom capitalism”
Across India, minorities are overrepresented in jails
News: National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reports show that in almost all the states of the Indian Union, irrespective of the party holding office, religious minorities are over-represented in jail. What do the NCRB Report data shows? Muslims are (and were) over-represented among jail inmates in almost all the Hindu-majority states. For example, In Assam, Muslims,… Continue reading Across India, minorities are overrepresented in jails
The need for a robust civil registration system
News: With Omicron, South Africa implemented a rapid surveillance mechanism that provided early alerts. India has also responded by setting up screening centres, ICU beds, etc. Despite no alarms, the threat remains so, all cautions should be observed. How the mortality data can help in accessing pandemic situations? Mortality data is important to guide patient care… Continue reading The need for a robust civil registration system
Should the state stop focusing on population control?
News: Recent NFHS-5 data revealed that India’s Total Fertility Rate has declined to 2 from 2.2 of NFHS-4. Read here: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise What factors have helped India bring down the Total Fertility Rate? Women and their aspirations to plan and manage families have helped reduce the TFR. NFHS-4 pointed that women,… Continue reading Should the state stop focusing on population control?
The implications of a skewed sex ratio for India
News: According to the latest round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2019-21), India has 1,020 females per 1,000 males. Must Read: Union Health Ministry releases NFHS-5 Phase II Findings What are the concerns associated with the NFHS data? 1. Near-double rate of rising in the population of women against that of men in the last… Continue reading The implications of a skewed sex ratio for India
Open mind, large heart
News: A heated online debate has erupted after comedian Vir Das’s “two Indias” monologue video went viral. While many are accusing him of insulting India, others are coming to his defence. Police complaints have also been filed against the comedian. At the root of the current tension is the idea of an India that is… Continue reading Open mind, large heart
Recognising the unsung heroes from India’s tribal communities
News: Union Cabinet has approved 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to remember the contributions of tribal freedom fighters for the country. This date was chosen as it is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country. Also read: Remembering Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas What… Continue reading Recognising the unsung heroes from India’s tribal communities
The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy
News: Indian national movement and its champions played a great role in shaping India. Nehru’s legacy lies in instilling democratic values in the people of India. About Gandhi, Nehru, Patel and Ambedkar and their contributions Gandhi, Nehru, Patel and Ambedkar embodied the vision of India in the 1940s. Gandhi’s morality, Nehru’s political passion, Patels firm… Continue reading The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy
Covid 19 as a tail of job hardship and marginalisation
Relevance: Understanding problems by Indian women working in West Asia during Covid times. News Covid-19 pandemic has increased the vulnerabilities of women migrant workers residing in the West Asia region. According to International Labour Organization (ILO), Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) hosts about 23 million migrant workers. Among these, Women account for 39% of migrant workers, and this… Continue reading Covid 19 as a tail of job hardship and marginalisation
