Synopsis: Real democratic freedom is impossible without economic equality. Introduction Democracy is about freedom. Rosa Luxemburg famously opined that real freedom is the freedom to disagree. In a functional sense, democracy means discussion, debate and dissent. But in India, these are fast disappearing and there is a deliberative deficit. How democracy accumulates undesirable tendencies? Shrinking… Continue reading Democracy of Producers
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We Ignore True Secularism At Our Own Peril
Synopsis: Indian state shouldn’t be running Hindu temples when it doesn’t run mosques, churches, gurdwaras. Introduction This article highlights the essence of Secularism and how it impacts Indian culture. What is Secularism in the Indian context? Secularism in the Indian context does not mean that the state will stay away from religion. In India State… Continue reading We Ignore True Secularism At Our Own Peril
Where is the strategy for dealing with learning loss during Covid?
Synopsis: As the schools reopen, it should not just be the regular business. This should be used as an opportunity to revamp the education system. Introduction COVID has impacted the various sections of society, especially the students. With the question of reopening the schools, the parallel debate is going on how to cover the damage… Continue reading Where is the strategy for dealing with learning loss during Covid?
Hardly the India- China century Deng envisioned
Synopsis: As China becomes increasingly assertive, the options with New Delhi are limited. Introduction This article is highlighting the changing trajectory of India-China relations. As China grows economically and militarily, it seems to be adopting a hardened posture towards its neighbours, including India. How both the countries talked earlier tensions in India – China relations?… Continue reading Hardly the India- China century Deng envisioned
Instead of denying slide in democratic values, India must work to fix it
Synopsis: India’s performance in global rankings in political affairs has taken a dip. This calls for deep introspection. Introduction India has ranked low in various global democracy reports. This is not good for India, as it tarnishes the image of India. What are the findings of the various reports? Freedom House Index 2021: It demoted… Continue reading Instead of denying slide in democratic values, India must work to fix it
Partners in the Indo Pacific
Synopsis: The ‘2+2’ dialogue between India and Australia will provide substance to an already meaningful partnership. Introduction Recently, India and Australia held the inaugural 2+2 talks. The main focus of the dialogue is to implement the vision of a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific Region. What are the recent developments in India-Australia Relations? Common and shared… Continue reading Partners in the Indo Pacific
Should children be giving COVID 19 jabs
Synopsis: Vaccination has helped the world to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the debates over-vaccination of Children still continues. Introduction Covid-19 has impacted all sections of society, especially children. Debates have been going on to initiate Covid vaccination drives for children. This issue was raised, particularly in India, when the reopening of schools was tied… Continue reading Should children be giving COVID 19 jabs
How India ramped up its vaccination drive
Synopsis: India’s vaccination drives have evolved over the last two decades. It has overcome not just scientific challenges, but also social issues like hesitancy. Introduction India’s health infrastructure was put under severe stress by the 2nd COVID wave. The best remedy to prevent recurrence is to complete the vaccination drive. However, Vaccination faces a great… Continue reading How India ramped up its vaccination drive
Regulatory limbo: Digital markets are fast expanding. We need an umbrella law for platforms
Synopsis: India needs to speed up its regulatory architecture in line with the pace of adoption of digital marketplaces. Introduction One consequence of lockdowns imposed across the world during COVID was the quickening pace of economic transactions shifting from physical to digital marketplaces. Eighteen months since the pandemic hit, societies have moved towards more engagements… Continue reading Regulatory limbo: Digital markets are fast expanding. We need an umbrella law for platforms
How to boost financial inclusion
Synopsis: Greater flexibility in financial products will lead to greater inclusion of nano-enterprises, a segment which is critical to the growth of our rural economy. Introduction There are 63.4 million MSMEs in India, 99% of which are micro enterprises with less than Rs 10 lakh in investment. These tiny businesses are run by nano-entrepreneurs, a… Continue reading How to boost financial inclusion
