Articles

May 17, 2024

BJP Manifesto 2024 Lacks Major Structural Reforms

The major political parties’ election manifesto provides their approach, thinking, and understanding of the current issues and challenges faced by the economy, society, and geopolitical nexus with national and international scenarios. However, what is apparently missing from both the Congress […]
May 14, 2024

Vision 2030: India’s Potential in Saudi Arabia’s Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Landscape

Key Takeaways: The recent open forum hosted by the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Planning of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, underscored Saudi Arabia’s ambitious vision for healthcare and tourism, emphasising the […]
May 6, 2024

What is Crime in Business Laws?

Operating a business entails potential consequences if documents requested during an inspection are not provided, potentially leading to imprisonment for up to three months for the employer. This situation is common in the country, which is on its journey to […]
April 30, 2024

Same Old Slogans and Appeasement Politics in Congress Manifesto

The Indian National Congress Party recently released its 48-page manifesto, titled “Nyay Patra,” for the general elections of 2024. As we examine the manifesto, it’s apparent that the party has adhered to traditional formats reminiscent of past manifestos. The Nyay Patra […]
April 29, 2024

Iran and Israel in Open Confrontation

Iran launched a massive attack on Israel on April 14th using attack drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. After long years of a ‘shadow war’ between the two nations, Iran has directly attacked Israeli territory for the first time. The […]
April 27, 2024

Kerala General Elections 2024 – Low Turnout: Implications and Analysis

The highly anticipated Kerala General Elections of 2024 culminated in a surprising turn of events, with a notably low voter turnout across the state. Despite the fervent campaigning by the political parties, the actual polling figures fell short of expectations, […]
April 26, 2024

Can doing business in Kerala lead to imprisonment?

Kerala, over the past few years, has undertaken various measures to improve its business ecosystem. The government has initiated improvements through legislative modifications, as seen in  the Kerala Investment Promotion Facilitation Act, 2018, amending seven State Acts. Moreover, the enactment […]
April 25, 2024

Analysing Breaches of International Humanitarian Law: The Israel-Palestine Conflict

Key Takeaways  Almost six months into the most protracted and entrenched humanitarian crisis happening in Israel and Palestine, recent news reports indicate that around 33,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces, along with 1410 Israelis killed by Hamas. Witnessing […]
April 22, 2024

SUV Squeeze: A Challenge For Urban Roads

While SUVs are subjected to GST cess, these are calculated based on the length of the vehicle. The width of the vehicle, which affects the road’s level of service, and bonnet height, which determines road accident fatalities, are ignored. Key […]
April 15, 2024

Nuclear Power: How India’s Beaches Can Unlock a Nuclear-powered Future

Kerala and Odisha, home to golden beaches, collectively harbour over 70% of India’s thorium deposits. This vast resource is poised to fuel India’s indigenous nuclear power program. India’s Indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor (PFBR) and abundant thorium reserves hold […]
April 8, 2024

Make better public transport a poll promise

For many decades now, the bus transport sector in India has not received sufficient attention and support from the Union government As India gears up for another general election, political parties are actively engaged in releasing their manifestos. Despite being […]
April 8, 2024

Spearheading Climate Action and the Role of Multilateral Development Banks

As global leaders have charted out new roadmaps for climate action in COP28, climate finance holds immense relevance. PM Narendra Modi, during his address at the big climate event, emphasised boosting climate financing and highlighted the role of multilateral development […]
April 1, 2024

Enhancing Connectivity and Economic Growth in India’s Northeast through Collaborative Initiatives with Taiwan

Key Takeaways Collaboration between Taiwan and India in various sectors, facilitated by India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme under the initiative of the Act East Policy, holds the potential to enhance the global supply chain. This collaboration not only boosts economic […]
March 28, 2024

Resolving the India-Sri Lanka fishing dispute

The prolonged dispute over fishing rights around Kachchatheevu Island in Palk Bay has been a source of tension between India and Sri Lanka for many years. The recent protests by Sri Lankan fishermen from Jaffna, Mullaitivu, and Mannar districts against […]
March 14, 2024

Tobacco control — here’s an alternative agenda for India on harm reduction

India, in its act of imposing a ban on e-cigarettes in 2019, failed to make the distinction between the different classes of products. While in the finance bill of 2021, the government acknowledged the distinction between traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and […]