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November 3, 2025
ഏറെ സാധ്യതകള് ഈ രംഗത്ത് ഉണ്ടെങ്കിലും മറ്റു രാജ്യങ്ങളേക്കാള് 25 ശതമാനത്തോളം അധികമായ നിര്മ്മാണച്ചെലവാണ് ഇന്ത്യയുടെ വളര്ച്ചയ്ക്ക് തടസ്സമായി നിലനില്ക്കുന്നത്. യൂറോപ്പ്, ജപ്പാന്, യു.എസ്. എന്നീ രാജ്യങ്ങളില് നിന്നുള്ള വന്തോതിലുള്ള പ്രൊപ്പല്ഷന് സംവിധാനങ്ങളുടെയും (propulsion systems) യന്ത്രസാമഗ്രികളുടെയും ഇറക്കുമതിയാണ് ഇതിനുള്ള പ്രധാന കാരണം. ഇന്ത്യന് കപ്പല് നിര്മ്മാണ മേഖലയ്ക്ക് ഉണര്വ് നല്കിക്കൊണ്ട്, 69,725 കോടി രൂപയുടെ […]
November 3, 2025
For a nation that once ruled the seas with ancient docks like Lothal, it is ironic that India builds less than 0.06% of the world’s ships in 2025 The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 69,725 crore package to revitalise […]
October 23, 2025
Technology has proved to be a double-edged sword, especially in the context of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) reported a 118.4% rise in online crimes (22,188 in 2020 to 48,475 in 2024) against […]
October 15, 2025
The work to end domestic violence in the U.S. started in the 1970s by survivors and advocates as a grassroots movement rooted in communities. Initially referred to as the Battered Women’s Movement because of its focus, it has made significant […]
October 7, 2025
The think tank ecosystem in India stands at a critical juncture. Balancing independence, technological adaptation, and policy relevance will be crucial. The journey toward realizing India’s vision of Amritkaal 2047 will be demanding, and the think tank ecosystem will play […]
October 3, 2025
Kerala presents a striking paradox. Despite being one of India’s most progressive states with the highest literacy levels, a female labour force participation of 46%, and women outnumbering men in higher education enrollment, domestic violence remains pervasive. According to the […]
September 30, 2025
While there are positive global trends towards the use of renewable energy, the hydrocarbon exploration on land and at sea continues unabated. Oil Find in Antarctica and the Antarctic Treaty The most recent announcement is by Russia that there are […]
September 29, 2025
U.S. models of law, coordination, and survivor support in combating violence against women, and examining how India can strengthen its response to VAW. Violence against women (VAW) remains a deeply entrenched issue worldwide. While India has made significant legal and […]
September 21, 2025
Learning Outcomes and Governance Gaps under NEP 2020 One of the National Education Policy’s central objectives was to improve learning outcomes. To achieve this, the policy proposed reforms ranging from curriculum redesign and pedagogical innovation to regulatory restructuring. While many […]
September 19, 2025
Official statistics reveal increasing reporting of crimes against women but decreasing and alarmingly low conviction rates for such crimes. Kerala, a state long celebrated for its progressive social indicators and high literacy, is confronting an uncomfortable truth: its robust legal […]
September 19, 2025
India’s GST 2.0 reform is a step forward, but true resilience requires fiscal decentralisation to empower local governance and strengthen federalism. India’s ambitious “GST 2.0” reform marks a significant turning point in the country’s tax landscape, promising greater simplicity and […]
June 20, 2025
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) initiated Operation Rising Lion on June 13 to strike Iranian nuclear and military facilities, marking a major escalation in the Iran-Israel Conflict In Short: Israel launches attacks against nuclear and military facilities in Iran, […]
May 23, 2025
The Presidential election in Romania saw the Centrist and pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan clinching victory by securing over 54% of the vote against his Nationalist rival George Simion’s 46% In Short: Romania Chooses Nicușor Dan The outcome of Romania’s […]
March 13, 2025
The Kerala government in its Budget 2025 has proposed to reduce the quarterly road tax for stage carriages by 10%, seemingly to promote public transport. Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal seen arriving to present the State Budget 2024-25 during […]
March 8, 2025
This year’s UN theme for the International Women’s Day—”Accelerate Action”—is a stark reminder to reflect on the work left to be done, and the barriers to be tackled to attain gender equality. The insights presented by the Global Gender Gap […]