Tracing the Arc of American ‘Exception-ism’ for India: An Editorial Analysis Context: The recent state visit of Prime Minister Modi to Washington and his meetings with President Biden have further propelled the two nations towards an era of technology diplomacy, marked by promising collaborations in […]
E-Sewa Kendras: Revolutionizing Access to Judicial Services Context: In a remarkable development, a staggering count of 815 e-Sewa Kendras has been established across 25 High Courts, ushering in a new era of convenience and accessibility for all stakeholders seeking citizen-centric services and case-related information within […]
Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India Context: The Ministry of Electronics and IT has initiated consultations on the “Digital India Bill” to address the need for a new law that replaces the outdated Information Technology (IT) Act, which has been in effect for […]
A Grand Revival: Strengthening India-Egypt Ties Context: The recent decision by India and Egypt to upgrade their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi marks a significant milestone in India’s relations with […]
Outreach to diaspora and statesmanship Context: In May 2023, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin addressed the Tamil diaspora in Tokyo during his overseas tour, emphasizing the government’s commitment to safeguarding the Tamil community spread across the world. This article analyzes the significance of protecting […]
A New Regime: India’s Approach to New Drugs and Vaccines Context: In recent developments, the Drug Controller General of India has granted clearance, under the provisions of ’emergency use authorization,’ to a new mRNA vaccine for COVID-19. Developed by Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, this vaccine demonstrates […]
Manipur’s Communal Clash: Seeking Consensus for Peaceful Resolution Context: The ongoing communal clash between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur has resulted in a tragic and prolonged conflict, underscoring the futility of media debates, political posturing, and empty promises when it comes to resolving […]
Bridging the Gender Gap: An Imperative for India’s Progress Context: India’s journey towards reducing gender disparities has shown some progress, evident in its improved ranking in the annual Gender Gap Report, 2023. While education and political empowerment have witnessed positive strides, challenges persist in economic […]
Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code. Context: On June 14, the Law Commission of India decided to seek public opinions and proposals regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This move comes after a five-year hiatus during which the Commission had concluded that […]
India-U.S. partnership: the defining relationships of the 21st century. Context: During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United States, U.S. President Joseph Biden expressed his belief that the India-U.S. partnership will be one of the defining relationships of the 21st century. This visit […]