Category: Editorial Analysis
Laws on mercenaries in war zones
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently acknowledged the tragic deaths of two Indian nationals recruited by the Russian Army as mercenaries.
Under Kafala, workers are dispensable
The Kafala system, which ties workers’ visas to their employers, perpetuates a cycle of dependency and vulnerability.
China’s ‘grey-zone’ warfare tactics against Taiwan
China continues to pressurize Taiwan with its ‘grey zone warfare’ tactics.
New Council of Ministers sworn-in: What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?
On June 9, President Draupadi Murmu administered oaths to the Central Council of Ministers of the new government.
The social sciences, a shelter for the ‘excluded’ student
Reaping India’s demographic dividend depends on how the vast pool of social science students is tapped.
Why India needs a third aircraft carrier
The Indian Navy is progressing towards the construction of a third aircraft carrier, Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-2 (IAC-2), with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
Settling trade disputes through ‘litigotiation’
The artful settlement of complex disputes during litigation, or broadly ‘litigotiation’, was key to solving the long pending India- U.S. poultry dispute.
Remoulding the Global Plastics Treaty
As an instrument to end plastic pollution, plastic treaty needs to ensure social justice and equity principles for the informal recycling worker.
Health regulations need a base to top approach
The recent fire incident in a private neonatal care nursing home in New Delhi highlighted systemic failures in health-care regulations in India.
Two lakh plus NOTA votes in Indore: Why NOTA was introduced, its consequences
The “None of the Above” (NOTA) option has emerged as the runner-up in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore constituency, securing a record-breaking 2,18,674 votes.
The delicate balancing of health-care costs
Access, innovation, and affordability need to be kept in mind while shaping equitable and sustainable health-care policies.
Splash back
Space startups are poised to be a gamechanger in India’s space sector