Opinion

The BJP-led central govt, which is so enamoured of reforms, has not brought any worthwhile reform in the anti-defection law.

The rebel phenomenon is more pronounced in the ruling BJP and its strategy to poach Congress leaders boomeranged as it could not accommodate them.

By Johannes Steizinger The populist radical right has been on the rise for some time, with candidates and parties on the far-right fringe of the political spectrum reaching new heights across the world. The electoral successes of Donald Trump in the United States, Marine Le Pen in France, the Alternative for Germany and, most recently, […]

By Tej Singh Kardam The COP 26 climate summit in Glasgow made some progress in a number of areas but not enough. The world still remains off track to beat back the climate crisis. Recognising the urgency of the challenge, member countries all over the world agreed that they should come back next year to […]

Dedicated mental health services for inmates will enable detection and quick treatment.

The pandemic and Ukraine war have only delayed carbon reduction efforts globally as coal is being used instead of gas due to scarcity created by war.

Decentralisation is more about devolution of powers and authority to local government institutions as per the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992-93

When Tory MPs elected Sunak, they did not look at his religion or ethnic origin but at his merit

By Ronald Suny People understand the world – that is, where we came from, how we got here and where we are likely to go – through the stories we tell about ourselves and others. Indeed, the political and social environments in which we are embedded are rooted in these stories, these narratives. And so […]

Now is not the time to push orthodox fiscal requirements. Instead, the IMF should prioritise global liquidity during these difficult economic conditions.

Government must tame surveillance capitalism to preserve democratic order and promote a flourishing digital society

Telangana has been singled out for high-octane political bullying and a virtual financial siege laid on the State by the Centre.

Though Russia’s crude oil has been sold at a discount this year, it is still making more than the minimum price needed to finance its budget.

While Hu was an economic liberaliser committed to Deng’s mantra of ‘reform and opening’, Xi Jinping has shown himself to be less of a reformer and more of a consolidator.

By Rajendra P Mamgain Since the turn of the millennium, women have been leaving the workforce in India. Over 40.4 million fewer women are in paid work today than in 2004. Despite making up nearly half of India’s population, women represent less than one-third of the workforce. But the spiral can turn around, and India […]

Various factors such as inflation, interest rates, quantum of public debt and current account deficit influence the dollar-rupee exchange rate to a great extent.

Being a Dalit will help Kharge strike a chord with the underdogs, who were once traditional voters of the Congress but who, of late, have switched to the BJP.

By Pramod K Nayar During the Syrian refugee crisis, for several of those fleeing, as studies showed, WhatsApp, Viber and Google Maps enabled them to traverse safer routes, and other apps helped them undertake currency conversion. Thus, it was an app-enabled journey in many cases. But for others on such a journey, they could not […]

Caste today fights for its ‘rights’ like a trade union. The lifeline of the Ambedkarite and Mandal parties is caste support

There were many successful models for AP to follow while building its capital, but it chose a path that makes the capital elusive.

By Dr Manoranjan Sharma Asymmetric development reflected in the steep decline in the share of Indian agriculture from 52% of the GDP in 1951 to about 18% in 2022 despite agriculture accounting for about 55% of total employment. This impacts both economic growth and distributive equity. Holistic Development: How? Holistically transforming consumption patterns, shifting agricultural […]

There is high inequality in the distribution of funds to government-run organisations that focus on mental health, with primary focus being given to NIMHANS, Bengaluru, and LGBRIMH, Tezpur

A country with third largest GDP of nearly $3.3 trillion is still grappling with low per capita income of $2,200, but India's largest percentage of arable land makes it resilient and inclusive.

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