Articles
September 26, 2024
An important aspect that needs priority in the efficient functioning of the transport ecosystem is the availability of real-time data. In the era of advanced technological interventions in day-to-day lives, the necessity to develop the infrastructure to track transit information […]
September 25, 2024
In response to the tragic killing of a female doctor at R G Kar Hospital in Kolkata, both the West Bengal government and the Supreme Court have introduced a series of measures aimed at enhancing the safety of women working […]
September 24, 2024
A drone view shows a landslide site after multiple landslides in the hills in Wayanad district, in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 31, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas (REUTERS) The news and the images from the landslides in Wayanad district […]
September 24, 2024
Examining the pager-walkie-talkie-linked explosions in Lebanon and its likely challenges to global order, peace, and security. Key Takeaways Last week, the pager-walkie-talkie-linked explosions in Lebanon have opened a new era of war. The explosions resulted in the death of over […]
September 24, 2024
The non-motorised transport (NMT) corridors in Kochi fail to meet actual transportation needs, with obstacles making navigation challenging. Key Takeaways For whom are we building non-motorised transport (NMT) corridors? Observing the recently constructed NMT corridors in Kochi, one might conclude […]
September 18, 2024
A leading 19th Century political philosopher and historian, Lord John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, popularly known for his pungent aphorism: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” reminds us that we should reflect on the influential leaders through the […]
September 9, 2024
Though Kerala has witnessed and experienced various social reform movements starting from the latter half of the 19th century, there have not been any decisive movements attacking patriarchy at a larger scale The discussion around the Hema committee report on […]
August 30, 2024
The Sri Lankan crisis is a multi-faceted catastrophe, with the worst-ever economic crisis, Covid-19 induced socioeconomic challenges and political fluidity collectively making the people suffer in all aspects of life, in turn paralysing the nation. Out of the total 8.8 […]
August 23, 2024
The recent controversy over the Kerala government’s decision to appoint K. Vasuki as the officer in charge of “external cooperation” has drawn attention to an important but often overlooked aspect of India’s foreign policy landscape – the role of subnational […]
August 22, 2024
This article analyses the recent move of UPSC to recruit senior officers of bureaucracy through ‘lateral entry’. The government dropped the move in the wake of organised protests by the opposition parties and dissent by a couple of NDA-allies. Highlights […]
August 21, 2024
Kerala, renowned for its cultural richness and natural beauty, is at the cusp of transformative changes in its liquor policy. As per the Kerala Abkari Act, 1967, “toddy” denotes the liquid derived from coconut, palmyra, date, or any other palm […]
August 16, 2024
Key Takeaways: The death of Joy, one of the three sanitation workers hired by the railway to unclog the Amayizhanjan Canal in Thiruvananthapuram, unveiled the inefficiency of the state in full light. Two days after Joy went missing, his decomposed […]
August 12, 2024
Key takeaways: While the budget has been positively received, its long-term effectiveness in projecting India’s power internationally and achieving inclusive development remains to be evaluated. The defence sector budget remained the same as the interim budget, marking a 4.79% increase […]
August 12, 2024
India, targeting a $7 trillion economy and decarbonisation target by achieving 500 GW of fossil-fuel free generating capacity by 2030, needs a well-rounded strategy that harmonises economic development with environmental sustainability. To reach India’s goal of achieving 50 percent of […]
August 2, 2024
Both the Interim Budget and the full Budget show a significant shift from focusing solely on women’s development to emphasising women-led development. Unlike previous years, the Gender Budget statement for 2024–2025 comprises three parts. Part A includes 100 per cent […]