Policy rollbacks: The unseen cost of ignoring stakeholder consultation
There have been a number of high-profile policy rollbacks, underscoring the need for consultation and consensus-building before implementing major reforms Since the Modi Government 1.0, India has witnessed a series of high-profile policy rollbacks that highlight a critical issue in governance: the need for broader consultation and consensus-building before introducing significant...
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Generation Z's Fashion Dilemma
04 September 2024 | Shainy Sharma -
UPA: Addressing employee aspirations
04 September 2024 | B K Singh -
Envisioning a feminist world: Building a just and inclusive future
03 September 2024 | SHOBHA SHUKLA -
Revitalizing the Workplace
03 September 2024 | Sakshi Sethi -
E-commerce giants versus mom-and-pop stores
03 September 2024 | Uttam Gupta -
Transforming the India Islamic Cultural Centre: A vision for progress and reform
02 September 2024 | Tariq Ashraf -
cultivating Inner Strength
02 September 2024 | RAVI VALLURI
Diplomacy: India’s neighborhood quandary
Despite its vigorous ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India has struggled to maintain stable and lasting relationships with neighboring countries Ironical as it might seem, despite a vigorous pursuit of a ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy in tune with its strategic imperatives, India has floundered to build lasting and steady bilateral relations with countries in...
Seizing the opportunity in global defence supply gaps
With its growing defence manufacturing capabilities and strategic partnerships, India has the unique opportunity to address the emerging gaps in global defence supplies The global defence landscape is rapidly evolving, marked by escalating geopolitical conflicts and the increasingly strategic use of denial tactics to restrict access to critical military hardware and...
Relationships and spirituality
We must learn to see others as souls like ourselves, worthy of respect and understanding Yes, spirituality can help in maintaining good relationships. I will cite several examples, where solutions are available in spirituality.Beginning with the common fault of seeing fault in others, don’t we have faults? Therefore, others must have...
The crisis of residential colonies in Punjab
Despite repeated efforts to curb unauthorised development, the reality remains stark: unauthorised colonies have proliferated, and buyers still face numerous hurdles In its meeting held on August 14, 2024, the Punjab cabinet decided to remove the requirement of PUDA NOC for the sale of plots in the unapproved residential colonies. But...
Global interference and India's economic sovereignty
As India rises to become a global superpower, it faces challenges not only from within but also from international entities that aim to disrupt its economic and political stability The prosperity and progress of a nation hinge on the efficiency of its governance, particularly in upholding the rule of law by...
Ukraine: India’s diplomatic tightrope
PM Modi's historic Ukraine visit signals new foreign policy approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine, last week, comes at an interesting churn of events on the geopolitical landscape. The visit, a first, by any Indian PM since Ukraine was first carved out as an independent sovereign nation, had many...
Prospects of privatisation of PSUs are bleak
As the Modi government shifts its strategy towards ‘prudent public wealth management’ the prospect of privatising PSBs are increasingly unlikely. Announcing Modi - government's policy on disinvestment of central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) in her Budget speech for FY 2021-22 the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman had talked of privatizing two...
