The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) was launched in January 2018 with the vision that renewed focus on interventions in the most backward districts of India. Anchored by NITI Aayog, the programme rests on the three pillars: Convergence (of Central and State Schemes) Collaboration (between Centre, State, District and Citizens) Competition (among the districts through NITI… Continue reading Best Practices under Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP)

Exactly a year back, on August 5, 2019, the government of India revoked the special status granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The move was made on the promise of a better life for every Kashmiri in terms of social and economic parameters. So, with… Continue reading [Burning Issue] One Year since the Repeal of Art. 370

A CM takes oath at 4 am in the morning. MLAs are taken to an unknown destination or a resort with their mobiles and all communications virtually shut! Likewsie, if unconstitutional principles and practices no longer excite the citizens, but some political norms do, then our democracy is in trouble. Turbulence in governments — involving… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Disputes over Anti-Defection Law

5G Technology is the future of the telecom sector. Research and development in this field have attracted global giants. But the rollout of 5G network has also caught the eyes of various governments. This is because 5G is not just a matter of cellular network but has security implications for nations and scope for dominance… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Geopolitics and the roll-out of 5G

“The police uniform evokes various emotions. There is a fear of oppression and cruelty, as well as a perception of security. This perception shapes into expression from our daily observance. These days, people face a predicament whether to approach the police or not. They are scared whenever they see a policeman approaching them. Instead of… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Police Brutalities and the Need for their Sensitization

2 days back, an article in Hindu caught our eyes. It was – “Indian trawlers are back, say Sri Lanka’s fishermen”. This is not a new issue, in fact, this news piece has it’s own way of making it back to the headlines again and again. The conflict has also strained both countries’ bilateral ties,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India- Sri Lanka Fishermen Issues

  Many countries are suggesting various levels of containment in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With these worries, schools and universities are closing down and moving abruptly to online platforms and remote education. This sudden change has us asking, “Is the education system in India on a verge of collapse?” Context Sometime in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Education in Times of COVID-19

We have been having a bad summer! The Nepalese have face-palmed us, the Chinese have taken our territory and let not forget the Covid crisis. Now Donald Trump has dealt a blow to thousands aspiring for a career in the US. The US administration extended the 60-day ban on immigration and non-immigrant worker visas till… Continue reading [Burning Issue] US Visa Ban and its Impact on India

The Rajya Sabha elections were recently concluded. Leaving aside the tussle for majority in Rajya sabha(to get bills passed), this body has been in news for many reasons. One of the primary debate also questions the very need of an upper house. So, in today’s article we will talk about THE House of elders. The… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Rajya Sabha and Its Functioning

Healthcare is LITERALLY the talk of the town right now. But for all the wrong reasons. Whether it is the lack of beds/ventilators or high cost of treatment, COVID has amplified our present deficiencies.  Like rest of the world, Indians are for the first time so singularly focused on healthcare and public health amid this… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India’s Ailing Health Sector and Coronavirus

  The coronavirus has impacted countries, communities and individuals in countless ways, from school closures to health-care insurance issues, not to undermine loss of lives. As governments scramble to address these problems, different solutions based on blockchain technologies have sprung up to help deal with the worldwide crisis.   What is Blockchain Technology? Simply, blockchain… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Blockchain Technology and COVID-19

Culturally speaking, India and Nepal share a great people to people interaction. But lately the two countries have been in news not for the camaraderie they share but the border tensions. Like China was not enough! In this article, we provide the explanation of the map related row that’s been brewing up. Also, a general… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India-Nepal Border Row

  WMO has applauded the India Meteorological Department’s forecast and updates on super cyclone Amphan as “best practice” as the weather office made a series of predictions that correctly anticipated the path of the cyclone and the associated wind speed. The Indian subcontinent is one of the worst affected regions in the world. The subcontinent… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Tropical Cyclones and India

Hong Kong is burning again. Last year it was Fugitive Offenders Amendment bill, now it’s National Security Law. This anthem bill criminalises insulting China’s national anthem. No, this is not like the same dictum given to us by Supreme Court to stand up in multiplexes. But people actually fear that this law will take away… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Security Law debate in Hong Kong