A New Yen for Change: Understanding Japan’s Currency and Implications on Geopolitics
Japan's recent emergence from a negative interest rate regime marks a new assertiveness on the part of the first post-World War 2 miracle economy
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Iran’s Missile Attack: Signaling an End to Rising Tensions?
Iran called its attack on Israel a 'defensive response' to the strike on Iran's consulate in Syria's Damascus allegedly by Tel Aviv. It was followed by a warning of a more severe attack if 'Israeli regime make(s) another mistake'
Unleashing Compassion: Exploring Swiggy’s ‘Pawternity’ Policy
TK Arun It shows Swiggy’s ability to ‘be different’, the emergence of Indians’ pet-owning aspirations, and the growth potential of a high-end pet care industry Swiggy has introduced a ‘pawternity’ policy for employees with pets: leave and work-from-home benefits for…
Contribution of Women’s Rights Movement in Addressing Gender Based Violence
Day 5 of the “Ending Gender-Based Violence Cohort 2:Awareness of Policies and Governance” focused on the history of the Women Rights Based Movements and Case studies in successful interventions.
Balancing Acts of Diplomacy: India’s Crucial Role in the Iran-Israel Stand-off
The Middle East is on tenterhooks, again. A dangerous slide into an all-out war is being feared by most even as few seem capable of doing anything substantial to stem it. Nations are rationalising their actions based on their worst fears about their adversaries. And the US, the only major power still capable of significantly influencing the trends on the ground, is at a loss as it tries to stand by its long-time ally while also reassuring others who want a de-escalation. The politics of the Middle East has never been for the faint-hearted, and in this day and age when global dysfunction is at an all-time high, the region's fissures are ready to explode in unprecedented ways.
Insights into Urban Policy: Exploring Challenges and Solutions
The second edition of the transformative course on public policy, Fundamentals of Public Policy 2.0, was initiated following the resounding success of its inaugural cohort. The course delved into the multifaceted aspects, warrants, and caveats of public policy, aiming to illuminate its intricate nature. This new course continued its investigation of public policy within the Indian setting, taking place from March 1st to March 30th, 2024.