Opinion

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.

Our research is mostly oriented towards problem solving and indigenisation of research done abroad. We are happy to be followers, not leaders in innovation.

Each department should ensure that the concept of biodiversity is included, embedded and aligned with their policies so that it percolates down to the grassroots level where actual implementation takes place

Though the RBI has been mopping up liquidity, it reversed its strategy to pump liquidity into the system through overnight variable repo auctions.

The hotspot model lets migrants come in, and then restricts them so that the society is free of refugees

The amendment to Gazette facilitates largescale diversion of Krishna water outside basin from Srisailam while limiting Telangana from diverting inside the basin.

With rich experience, expertise, receptiveness and the force behind the formation of Telangana, KCR is coming to provide an alternative, effective, leadership to India

Like how Gandhi prevailed over Churchill in proving him wrong, Chandrashekhar Rao stands as the David against the 56-inch chest Goliath, to bring back the very essence of India