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An imperative overhaul
8 July 2024 6:47 PM ISTIn the wake of NEET-UG controversy, NTA should learn from exemplary global processes that focus on ‘selection’ rather than ‘elimination’ of candidates...
Necessary hand-holding
4 July 2024 11:02 PM ISTTraditionally serving as a vital block of rural economies, cottage industries in India now stand on the verge of decimation—requiring appropriate...
Imperative renaissance
15 Jun 2024 1:51 AM ISTReviving village-centric cottage industries through state support and integration is vital for reducing rural poverty, ensuring socioeconomic...
Bracing against inflation
18 May 2024 1:44 AM ISTIn the light of prevailing ‘income’ and ‘economic’ inequalities in India, policymakers, apart from resorting to contractionary measures against...
The glittering mirage
22 April 2024 9:40 PM ISTEfforts including monetisation of idle gold, promotion of alternative investments avenues, and restoration of institutional trust are important to...
Instrument of inclusion
30 March 2024 1:11 AM ISTAlthough freebies have acquired a pejorative connotation over time, they are in sync with constitutional norms and egalitarian principles
Caring for the homeless
4 March 2024 8:50 PM ISTIn line with international practices, the governments, civil society, NGOs and charities in India must work in tandem to free the country from the...
Essential reforms
5 Feb 2024 8:20 PM ISTEffective policy framework to regulate the unorganised retail sector is crucial to enhance the performance of the sector — benefiting the economy and...
Fuelling a flourish
11 Jan 2024 8:56 PM ISTRiding upon a stable political system, a fast-growing economy, a huge young population, and global credibility, India is well-poised to leverage its...
An indispensable evil!
14 Dec 2023 6:19 PM ISTSince the vital interlinkages between fossil fuels and economies of developing nations don’t allow for instant phase-out, phase-down could be a viable...
Navigating affirmative action
27 Nov 2023 4:59 PM ISTThere is a critical need for a comprehensive approach that transcends mere caste enumeration to truly uplift the marginalized
Defending the balance
6 Nov 2023 7:24 PM ISTAdherence to international laws and UN conventions is vital to prevent unjustifiable stockpile of crises-driving armaments beyond genuine defence...