India

CULTURALLY COMBATING COVID-19: AN INDIAN PARADIGM

02 Jun 2021 01:38 AM IST

There’s no doubt that coronavirus will have to be fought on scientific and medical grounds, but this doesn’t mean that one must ignore the time-tested traditions and elements of Indian culture.

How to see the silver lining during a global tragedy

01 Jun 2021 10:46 AM IST

An animated debate is happening about the consequences of the Covid-SARS-2 pandemic on the global economy. National and sub-national lockdowns have ground commerce in several goods and services to a halt. As per the World Bank, the global economy contracted by 4.3% in 2020. The IMF calculated this at about

CHINA’S UNABASHED USE OF MARITIME MILITIA: EXPOSING BEIJING’S ‘DUALITY OF PURPOSE’

01 Jun 2021 10:44 AM IST

The use of People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM) allows China to achieve the dual goals of pressing its sovereignty claims and avoiding a military escalation that may involve the US.

Deciphering policy design in the season finale

31 May 2021 03:43 AM IST

Designer and architect Dikshu Kukreja unfolds the impact of policies on the design sensibility of a country along with Jay Panda in the episode, ‘Reimagining tomorrow’, on Deciphering Design with Dikshu.

International hypocrisy exposed yet again

31 May 2021 03:41 AM IST

Leadership is all about steering through turbulent times and taking decisions in the interest of the people. Leaders speak at an apt forum. PM Narendra Modi will respond to all allegations in Parliament.

Why inclusive healthcare using platformisation is needed

29 May 2021 08:51 AM IST

The Indian healthcare sector has the challenges of woefully inadequate infrastructure and unequal distribution of healthcare service providers, coupled with the need for and low-cost high-impact healthcare solutions for solving the burden of the diseases. The government spends just 1.1% of GDP on healthcare and is looking to increase it

CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH: THE TALLEST PEASANT LEADER OF INDEPENDENT INDIA

29 May 2021 08:48 AM IST

The passage of India’s prosperity passes through its fields and villages. Chaudhary Charan Singh’s land reform crusade and unflinching commitment towards providing a dignified life to the poor and downtrodden was the reason he was a much loved and respected leader of rural masses.

HOW CHILDREN CAN TAKE CARE OF ELDERLY PARENTS DURING PANDEMIC

28 May 2021 09:41 AM IST

Children should rise as primary caregivers to their elderly parents. Parents are the epitome of this socio-culture ecosystem we breathe in and a pandemic horror should never dictate to children an escape from their prescribed moral and ethical responsibilities towards them.

Understanding pre-packaged insolvency resolution process

28 May 2021 07:19 AM IST

One of the stated objectives of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is to revive sick companies. However, it was gradually seen to be more harmful than beneficial to MSMEs. MSME sector in India is unique; it distinguishes itself from any other form of the industrial ecosystem in the world,

DECODING MODI GOVT’S RESISTANCE TO INTERNATIONAL PHARMA LOBBY

27 May 2021 08:39 AM IST

The pharma sector’s relentless lobbying for a favourable policy environment globally has achieved massive proportions as the world reels under the severe impact of Covid-19. The reply to the state government of Punjab by Moderna expressing refusal to deal with the state government is a classic example of the pharma

A TUG OF WAR BETWEEN COVID-19 AND STAYING AFLOAT

27 May 2021 08:38 AM IST

As the death toll comes to weigh profoundly, it underscores the need for deep public and media scrutiny of the policy decisions regarding Covid-19 and our public health system. While we struggle to survive and breathe, it is worth wondering: Is there any clarity in this catastrophe?

US, CHINA TAKE OPPOSING STANDS

27 May 2021 08:34 AM IST

WASHINGTON: The United States and China have taken sharply opposing positions over how to trace the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, as Washington calls for a new round of studies to be conducted with independent international experts. On the other hand, Beijing told an annual gathering of the WHO’s decision-making