Synopsis: Recently, the Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers filed a public interest litigation in the Supreme Court demanding that the Union government provide assistance to workers affected by the pandemic. Introduction The petition has asked for ‘gig workers’ and ‘platform workers’ to be declared as ‘unorganised workers’ so they come under the purview of… Continue reading A lesson from China on gig workers’ rights
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Ten months on, what lessons have we learnt from the farmers’ movement?
Synopsis: Farmer movement strengthened a new coalition of different interest groups and challenged the hegemony of agri-business. Introduction The article highlights the nature of ongoing farmer protests which was held against the three farm acts passed by the government. It dismisses the Marxian Maxism view which discussed the capacity of mobilization. Farmer movements instead combined… Continue reading Ten months on, what lessons have we learnt from the farmers’ movement?
The IT Rules fail the test of constitutionality
Synopsis: In this article, we will analyze the IT Rules 2021. How it poses danger to the freedom of speech and expression. We will discuss the various orders passed by the High Courts. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the various High Court orders wrt the rules?3 What do the orders of the courts signify? 4 How has… Continue reading The IT Rules fail the test of constitutionality
The big bank idea
Synopsis: India needs more efficient financial entities. Amalgamation of PSBs to create bigger banks, is not the ideal way forward. Contents1 Introduction2 Why increasing the scale of banks will not aid infrastructure financing?3 Why government should not aim at increasing the scale of banks through mergers?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, Finance Minister,… Continue reading The big bank idea
Inside India’s asset monetization gambit
Synopsis: The recently rolled out NMP project, though has the right intent, but is fraught with challenges. A look at some of them. What are some issues with the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) project? While the Niti Aayog has listed assets worth ₹6 trillion for the NMP, by its own estimate, it can only raise about ₹3.4… Continue reading Inside India’s asset monetization gambit
El Salvador’s crypto foray offers a cautionary tale for other countries
Synopsis: The tiny Central American nation of El Salvador has embarked on an interesting experiment by recognizing bitcoin as legal tender. This is proving painful for many of its citizens, but it’s a useful “pilot” project for larger economies that are contemplating about this new asset class. Contents1 Introduction2 What has been the impact of El Salvador’s… Continue reading El Salvador’s crypto foray offers a cautionary tale for other countries
The war for digital talent: India can emerge as a global hub for it
Synopsis: Tech skills are in short supply globally. The article lists five measures that we should take that will help India lead efforts to close the gap. Introduction The pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of enterprises, creating enormous opportunities for all organizations. This sudden acceleration in demand has led to a war for digital… Continue reading The war for digital talent: India can emerge as a global hub for it
Nature-based, people-centred solutions for water
Synopsis: Suggestion and reforms mandated by the draft New National Water Policy. Introduction Since Independence, water policy in India has focused primarily on construction of large dams and extraction of groundwater. However, the new National Water Policy (NWP), drafted for the first time by a committee of independent experts, points out the limits in further… Continue reading Nature-based, people-centred solutions for water
The use of NFTs by cyber games can explain their utility
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
Revitalising PM-KUSUM
Synopsis: There is a need to unlock the PM KUSUM scheme promises in many ways. Contents1 Introduction 2 About the PM – KUSUM Scheme 3 About the performance of the Scheme 4 What are the challenges associated with the PM-KUSUM Scheme? 5 How to improve the performance of the PM-KUSUM Scheme? Introduction The Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable… Continue reading Revitalising PM-KUSUM
