India must Urbanize to Prosper
The three things India’s government must do for the economy to break out of its torpor.
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Traversing Promises and Risks of the Blue Economy in India (2020): A Policy Perspective
The philosophy of the Blue Economy (BE) was first introduced by Prof. Gunter Pauli in 1994 at the United Nations University (UNU) to address the needs and challenges of sustainable growth amidst the multifarious threats posed by global warming.
Adani Indictment and Implications Analyzed
Unfortunately, politics, law and economics are likely to converge to ensure that the brunt of the Adani bribery case befalls the Indian economy and consumers. To avoid that, public consciousness about corruption and cronyism needs to be raised.
Covering the Winter Session of the Parliament
Parliament's sittings are the cornerstone of India’s democratic governance ensuring effective lawmaking, deliberation and oversight.
Mapping the Ministry of Civil Aviation: Schemes and Policies
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), located at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan near Safdarjung Airport in New Delhi, plays a critical role in shaping India’s civil aviation sector.
RBI’s Misguided Regulatory Strategy
Cracking down on NBFCs disbursing small loans on the grounds they are charging usurious rates only pushes borrowers towards informal markets where rates are higher. Instead of removing barriers towards the flow of credit to the bottom of the pyramid, there are hurdles placed in the name of systemic stability when this risk can be tackled through other means
PM Oli’s China Visit: Optics Overshadow Substance
High in optics and but low in content, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China this week sends signals of balancing India. For the past decade, China has been upping the ante in Kathmandu with close political tie-ups between the communist parties, promises for infrastructure projects, trade, tourism and others.