Workers’ Union Push at Samsung: A Clash of Cultures and Economic Realities
Protests at Samsung's Tamil Nadu plant highlight workers' push for unionisation, but South Korean management resists, influenced by their country's historical context.
IMPRI Desk
US Election Polls Highlight Sharp Divides: Candidate Support Varies by Issue and State
With less than 50 days to go until the US presidential election on November 5, the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have entered their home stretch. Following their first debate, expectations around key policy issues have become more prominent among voters. Despite heightened attention, however, both candidates face an uphill battle in converting voters from the other camp.
Navigating Global Challenges: The Quad’s Expanding Role in the Indo-Pacific
While the four-member initiative has widened its ambit to cover domains from healthcare to education, it’s in maritime security that the Quad is getting its act together most strikingly. Despite the criticism it faced, it now has a clearly outlined agenda.
PM SHRI Yojana (2022): Transforming Schools, Empowering Futures
The PM Shri Yojana is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Government of India. Through this initiative, the government will transform 14,500 schools across the nation over five years, from 2022-23 to 2026-27.
Bridging Gaps: Financial Inclusion as a Tool for Climate Resilience in India
In a developing country such as India, climate change has disrupted lives to an extent far greater than we can imagine. We are already aware of the large financial disparity that persists in our nation, and that those who are least responsible for our climate dilemma are the most susceptible to it.
Strengthening Ties: The Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington
US President Joe Biden hosted the Prime Ministers of India, Australia, and Japan for the fourth in-person Quad Leaders' Summit at his hometown, Wilmington, last week