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News: Four workers lost their lives in a blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu on the day of the new year. The accident happened due to mishandling of chemicals.   What are the reasons behind the accident?  Non enforcement of safety protocol. Leasing out the industry unit to others and unauthorised manufacturing products. … Continue reading Safety at all costs: On implementation of safety protocols in fireworks industry

News:  India’s friendly diplomatic relation with the U.S is providing India a certain immunity from international criticism. Instances where the U.S has taken an accommodating view w.r.t India, despite some concerns? Firstly, the issues of purchasing S-400 from Russia. Despite the US voicing out their disinterest in purchasing military equipment, their administration did not think… Continue reading India’s rights record, America’s blinkered vision

News: Recently, The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) refused the application for renewal of FCRA registration of Missionaries of Charity (MoC). Similar such instances impact the synergy between NGOs and Government. But, the research shows that it is the synergy of NGOs, Government and corporates is the way for development. Must read: Foreign Contribution… Continue reading CSR and NGOs: Aiding in governance

News: Arguments for legalising crypto assets in India are weak, and in fact dangerous. What is the case for Crypto regulation? – Cryptocurrency enables relatively invisible transactions, with serious implications for crime, terrorism, money laundering, tax evasion, etc. – Another worry is that the crypto mania is getting built of purely speculative investments. The eventual… Continue reading The crypto assets conundrum

News:  There is vast scope for improvement in the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). POSHAN Abhiyan and PMMVY are India’s initiatives to fulfill its commitment towards the Sustainable Development Goal of improving maternal health. However, targets can be achieved only if we revisit the design and implementation of this scheme. Read about PMMVY here:… Continue reading State schemes can cast a lifeline to this welfare plan – On Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

News: It has been approximately one year since the introduction of vaccines. Despite many achievements there are still numerous challenges to be tackled like vaccine hesitancy and shortage in supplies.  In this light, calls are being made to make vaccination mandatory. We need to understand that in public health, the education and service approach works… Continue reading Should vaccination be made mandatory?