News: The Prime Minister of India is going to visit France to congratulate Macron on his stunning re-election. For India, the visit is important to survey the international strategic landscape and take stock of bilateral ties. Convergence of interest in the India-France relationship India and France have strategic convergence on important aspects of international relations.… Continue reading India and France: A deepening friendship
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Let us not underestimate deprivation in the country
Context: Status of extreme poverty in India prior to the pandemic is unclear. The most recent survey data (2017-18) was not officially released, but leaked reports showed a fall in real consumption and an unprecedented rise in poverty. In the absence of recent official data, two studies have attempted to estimate the numbers: – An… Continue reading Let us not underestimate deprivation in the country
Why the judiciary is failing?
Context: This article, the first in a series of three, suggests that although the rule of law is a necessary condition for the survival of civilised society, but it is not sufficient for the delivery of justice. This first article will focus on the judiciary, especially the higher judiciary, the next one on police reforms,… Continue reading Why the judiciary is failing?
Our two-speed ties with the US need convergence
News: The four-nation Quad summit is going to be held in Japan. The leaders will meet in-person. The US President and Prime Minister of India are going to meet in-person and have talks on bilateral relations. What is the convergence of interests between India and the US? Both countries have acknowledged that there is a… Continue reading Our two-speed ties with the US need convergence
Europe is looming larger than ever in India’s strategic calculus
News: Recently, the president of the European Commission visited India. Further, the Prime Minister of India is scheduled to visit Berlin, Copenhagen, and Paris in Europe. He will attend the 2nd India-Nordic summit. These visits signal a glimpse of India’s post-Russian strategic future in Europe. Contents1 What are the driving forces? 2 India-Germany Relations 3 India-Nordic Countries… Continue reading Europe is looming larger than ever in India’s strategic calculus
How to vernacularise medical education in India?
News: Recently, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh declared their intention to provide the MBBS course in Hindi. Arguments in favour of using vernacular language in the medical education This will help counter the hegemony of English in professional education. Few countries such as Germany and China have long been doing so successfully. Therefore, the Indian… Continue reading How to vernacularise medical education in India?
Invigorating the Ayush industry
Context: The Ayush industry in India can provide cost-effective healthcare to people across States. It has all the ingredients of success, to co-exist with the modern health systems, as a choice-based system of traditional medicine. The article lists out measures that can be implemented to reinvigorate the Ayush Ministry. Contents1 China’s example wrt its traditional… Continue reading Invigorating the Ayush industry
Revisit the Seventh Schedule to improve Centre-state relations
News: Recently, the Union government revoked the orders and guidelines issued under the Disaster Management Act (DMA), 2005 after covid knocked on India’s doors. The DMA has been the backbone of policy interventions to fight covid. Contents1 What are the constitutional provisions with respect to invoking the laws? 2 How was the DMA 2005 used by… Continue reading Revisit the Seventh Schedule to improve Centre-state relations
The Delhi dual governance conundrum
Context: Delhi has been experiencing a prolonged confrontation on the relative powers of the territorial administration and the Union government. However, recently, the 2021 amendment to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act,1991 has been enacted. The aforementioned amendment is also under challenge before the Supreme Court. Contents1 Nature of Delhi in the… Continue reading The Delhi dual governance conundrum
Why Berlin Is A Key Partner For New Delhi
News: Indian PM is in Berlin for the biennial Inter-Governmental Consultations. The IGC invitation was initiated by Germany during the Ukraine crisis, indicating the importance of India as a global partner. This follows the visits of the UK prime minister and the European Commission president to India. The Nordic Summit will follow. PM’s stop by… Continue reading Why Berlin Is A Key Partner For New Delhi
