Russia’s Strategic Pivot to Asia: The Emerging India Partnership
28 September 2024 | blogwebThis essay, inspired by Ivan Shchedrov’s article “Russia’s Geopolitical Pivot to Asia, a New India Chapter” (The Hindu, September 28,...
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Editorials
International Relations
India- USA ties under Biden Government
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: During the Quad leaders’ summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with U.S. President Joe Biden, Biden noted that the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Study Reveals Mangroves Possess Remarkable Heat Resilience
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: A study of 13 mangrove species in Kerala found that mangroves exhibit greater heat tolerance, with leaf temperatures exceeding...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
State of Africa’s Environment: Why water crisis in Africa
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Water security goes beyond a country’s natural water availability, focusing on the effective management of these resources, according to...
Editorials
Periyar’s Self-Respect Movement: A Legacy of Social Transformation
28 September 2024 | blogwebInspired by the centenary article “Keep the Fire of the Self-Respect Movement Going” (The Hindu, September 28, 2024) by Manuraj...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
E-Waste Conundrum
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The latest draft guidelines by the Indian government concerning the recycling and processing of electronic waste (e-waste) have sparked...
Science and Technology
Three New Supercomputers for India
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The Prime Minister dedicated three new supercomputers at leading scientific institutions in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata, aiming to enhance...
Economy
Dealing with the National Security Risks from FDI and Trade
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The debate surrounding Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) into India hinges on two major aspects: the economic benefits it...
International Relations
Storms brewing in East, South China Seas
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: In recent years, maritime East Asia has become a hotspot for escalating power struggles. The East China Sea, which...
Economy
State Integration under GST
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Inter-state variations in revenue performance have long been a topic of debate. More on News The shift from...
Economy
Managing Conflicts of Interest in Regulatory Roles
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: A former SEBI chairperson was mocked for not having experience with share certificates, casting doubts on their ability to...
International Relations
UN Reform
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: As the United Nations approaches its 80th anniversary, the Group of Four (G4) countries—India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan—have called...
Economy
Challenge for Oil PSUs to get Dividends out of Russia
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: For over two years, Indian oil companies have accumulated around $900 million in dividend income from their investments in...
Geography
Sponge Cities
28 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Urbanisation and climate change have intensified risks like sea-level rise, floods, and extreme heat, demanding adaptation efforts from governments.Nature-based...
Editorials
The Living Constitution: A Dynamic Framework for India’s Evolving Society
27 September 2024 | blogwebThis essay critically analyses the September 26 New Delhi news story in The Hindu (September 27, 2024) titled “Constitutional Doctrine...
Economy
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)
27 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said that India has one of the most stringent standards...
Editorials
Escalating Tensions in the South China Sea and India’s Expanding Role
27 September 2024 | blogwebThis analysis of Sankalp Gurjar’s article, “Storms Brewing in East, South China Seas” (The Hindu, September 27, 2024), highlights the...
World History
Tripartite Pact
27 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The Tripartite Pact was signed on 27th September 1940. About: The Tripartite Pact, also known as the Berlin...
History
Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
27 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was founded by KB Hedgewar on 27th September 1925. About: Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, commonly known...
History
Vithaldas Jhaverbhai Patel
27 September 2024 | blogwebContext: 151st Birth Anniversary of Vithaldas Jhaverbhai Patel. About: Vithaldas Jhaverbhai Patel was a prominent Indian political leader and...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Concerns About India’s First Digital But Delayed Census
27 September 2024 | blogwebContext: India is preparing for its 2021 census, which has been delayed by three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
