Engaging in the theatrics of India’s electoral carnival

Engaging in the theatrics of India’s electoral carnival

Friday, 03 May 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak

In the realm of political theatre, candidates await their turn in the merry-go-round of power, setting the stage with tension and anticipation In anticipation of the 18th Lok Sabha elections in India, political parties have fervently engaged in pre-electoral activities, including candidate selection, issue advocacy and public discourse—all these, much before...

Plug leakages in fertiliser subsidy

Plug leakages in fertiliser subsidy

Thursday, 02 May 2024 | Uttam Gupta

The real reason behind the leakage is control of the MRP at an artificially low level. Dubious players have a huge incentive to divert and rake in the moolah As part of the 100-day agenda of Modi 3.0, the Government intends to administer fertiliser subsidies more effectively and cut down on...

Driving innovation: Role of intellectual property in India

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Krishna Sarma

India can emulate Japan's post-Meiji transformation by harnessing innovation, embracing change and cultivating a risk-taking culture In the 76th Independence Day speech on August 15, 2022, the Prime Minister called for innovation with a focus on indigenous innovations highlighting “Jai Anusandhan”. Innovation is the key to India realising a self-reliant, competitive and...

a picture is worth  a thousand words

a picture is worth a thousand words

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Swapna Majumdar

Visual storytelling can promote sensitivity and empathy A scared figure crouching in a corner, a large hand covering a mouth trying to muffle a scream, outstretched arms pleading for help, tattered clothes. More often than not, images like these accompany media reports of sexual violence against women. As a survivor of...

Semicon ecosystem: A revolution in India

Semicon ecosystem: A revolution in India

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | A S Mittal

India's talent, resources and infrastructure position it to excel in the semiconductor sector and becoming a global leader As our lives become increasingly reliant on technology, semiconductors have become the essential foundation of society. These tiny chips are the powerhouses behind our electronic devices, communication systems and even the functioning of...

Recognising workers’ resilience and struggle

Recognising workers’ resilience and struggle

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Santosh Mathew

On International Labour Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to worker welfare and advocate for fair, empowering policies On May 1st, as we celebrate International Labour Day, these words of Karl Marx resonate with renewed significance. May Day is not merely a day of rest; it is a powerful reminder of...

Repeat offenders

Repeat offenders

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Pioneer

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised again at Toronto event in front of Trudeau; India hits back Yet another event which saw pro-Khalistan slogans being raised, this time in Toronto, has triggered diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was also present in the programme, which made it look like...

Why is the BJP avoiding China in campaigning?

Why is the BJP avoiding China in campaigning?

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Ashok K Mehta

The BJP’s election focus has shifted away from recent China tensions, opting instead to highlight Nehru’s actions during the 1962 conflict China has been generally missing from election manifestoes and campaigning so far. Former Army Chief Gen Naravane at a literary festival in Ajmer recently called China India’s primary threat adding...

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