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November 15, 2023

Assembly Elections – 2023 | Rajasthan – Royal Battles Ahead

Key Highlights Rajasthan, the ‘Land of the Rajas’ with splendid palaces, temples and forts, Pushkar Fair and Ajmer Sharif, leaves a unique architectural splendour and culture of royalty. But, against its great glory and cultural legacy, the state, for decades, […]
November 13, 2023

Assembly Elections – 2023 | Telangana – Regional Politics and Issues of Credibility or Governance

HIGHLIGHTS – Political Landscape in Telangana– Telangana, formed in 2014, is dominated by the Bharath Rashtra Samithi (BRS), formerly known as the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).– BRS has seen significant growth in past elections, especially capturing votes from major subaltern […]
November 9, 2023

Assembly Elections – 2023 |  Chhattisgarh – Backwardness and Development: The Key Issues

Chhattisgarh, which is celebrating its 23rd anniversary, is slated for a two phased poll on November 7 and 17, 2023. Over 2 crore voters would be exercising their franchise to elect 90 members to the State Legislative Assembly. 39 seats […]
November 8, 2023

Can net neutrality survive market forces?

Enforcing and regulating net neutrality is not a straightforward task. Varying capacities to understand and adapt to technological changes make net neutrality a complex ecosystem to enforce. Recently, the Department of Telecoms tried to ease nerves by saying there was […]
November 6, 2023

Assembly Elections – 2023 | Madhya Pradesh – A Crucial Battle in Hindi Heartland

The elections to the 230 member Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, slated for November 17, 2023, assume national importance as the state represents a replica of the Hindi heartland with unique socio-political-cultural indicators. While the BJP, which has been in power […]
November 2, 2023

Assembly Elections – 2023 | Mizoram – Ethnicity and Sub-nationalism: The Key Issues

Over 8.5 lakh voters are going to the election-booths on November 7, 2023, to elect 40 members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. The main contenders are the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), the Congress and […]
November 1, 2023

 Do Young Indians Participate In Elections?

In 2009, the Election Commission of India (ECI) established the Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme, aimed at engaging and educating voters due to gaps and stagnation in voter registration and voter turnout. The total voter turnout increased […]
October 28, 2023

 Kerala’s Anjengo coir : Once a crown jewel

Kerala’s coir industry has witnessed growth in exports since 2015-16 with exports reaching ₹1,731.66 lakh in 2021-22. This industry holds importance as a source of employment and foreign exchange earnings. It provides livelihood opportunities for 3,75,000 individuals, with an impressive […]
October 19, 2023

Global Hunger Index a stark reminder to address hunger, poverty

The challenges in addressing hunger and poverty cannot be effectively met through general schemes devised solely at the central or state levels. India’s poor ranking in the recently published Global Hunger Index brought the focus back to discussions around poverty, […]
October 19, 2023

Kerala Liquor Policy 2023-24: Are Good Intentions Enough?

The Kerala government has recently brought out the Kerala Abkari Policy 2023-24 which stresses the importance of promoting the liquor industry in the context of the state’s tourism. A plain reading of the provisions in the policy shows that the […]
October 14, 2023

The Surprise Attack by Hamas – Israel’s 9/11 Moment?

The intrusion of hundreds of Hamas fighters into the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border areas of Southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and attacking defence bases and settlements, killing and kidnapping Israeli soldiers and civilians, have raised serious questions […]
October 9, 2023

Biomedical Waste Management: A Perinthalmanna Model

Perinthalmanna has an effective system for the management of biomedical waste with few areas for improvement Waste management is a pressing concern for urban practitioners, government officials, as well as state and local governments. In Kerala, a majority of regions […]
October 6, 2023

Robust Economic Growth Critical for India to Take Care of its Elderly

A development in India’s ‘care economy’ for the elderly will depend on the wealth growth of the younger generation in the next two decades. Key Points India is at the threshold of a demographic transition marked by a surging ageing […]
October 4, 2023

The Potential Downside of the Rajasthan Gig Workers Law

Good news for Rajasthan’s gig workers as the state has established a dedicated welfare board for their benefit. The recently passed legislation by the Rajasthan State Assembly intends to establish a welfare board and a registry of all gig workers, […]
September 22, 2023

The Rupee-Rouble Deal: What does Reinvestment look like for Russia and India?

The Rupee-Rouble deal between Russia and India is in jeopardy due to the presence of USD 147 billion worth of surplus Indian Rupees in Russia’s Indian bank accounts. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with Sergey Lavrov, the Russian […]