Manipur’s Communal Clash: Seeking Consensus for Peaceful Resolution Context: The ongoing communal clash between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur has resulted in a tragic and prolonged conflict, underscoring the futility of media debates, political posturing, and empty promises when it comes to resolving […]
Bridging the Gender Gap: An Imperative for India’s Progress Context: India’s journey towards reducing gender disparities has shown some progress, evident in its improved ranking in the annual Gender Gap Report, 2023. While education and political empowerment have witnessed positive strides, challenges persist in economic […]
Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code. Context: On June 14, the Law Commission of India decided to seek public opinions and proposals regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This move comes after a five-year hiatus during which the Commission had concluded that […]
India-U.S. partnership: the defining relationships of the 21st century. Context: During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United States, U.S. President Joseph Biden expressed his belief that the India-U.S. partnership will be one of the defining relationships of the 21st century. This visit […]
Boosting Indigenous Fighter Jet Engine Manufacturing: The India-US Defence Deal Context: The ongoing official State Visit to the US by the Indian Prime Minister has highlighted a significant defence deal between General Electric (GE) Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the joint production of […]
A doorway to an entrepreneurial university Context: The concept of the entrepreneurial university and its significance in fostering innovation and commercialization of research being the focus, the article highlights the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) initiative to introduce the concept of “Professor of Practice” (PoP) in […]
Escalating Violence in the West Bank: The Urgent Need for Peace and Dialogue in Israel-Palestine Conflict” Context: The spiraling violence in the occupied West Bank between Israelis and Palestinians. It highlights recent incidents of violence, including Israeli raids, gun attacks, and settler rampages, which have […]
Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit Context: The decision of the Manipur government to extend internet shutdowns in the state. It highlights the negative impact of such shutdowns on economic activities and livelihoods, while questioning the government’s justification for the […]
Heat and State: Poor living conditions have exacerbated the effects of heatwaves. Context: The recent heatwave in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, particularly in the district of Ballia, has led to numerous deaths and raised concerns about the role of poor living conditions in exacerbating the […]
India-Nepal Relations and the Path to Rebuilding Trust Context: The recent official visit of Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to India and its significance in the context of India-Nepal relations and highlights the positive outcomes of the visit and the avoidance of controversial […]