The central government has issued the Unlock 4.0 guidelines. These guidelines starting from September 7, 2020, lift restrictions on a range of sectors. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the latest plan was aimed at reopening more economic activities outside containment zones. The guidelin...
The much-hyped Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project will now be implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). On August 13, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said it has formed an SPV to carry out financing, construction, and operations of the `82,514-crore project. The SPV, na...
The meaning of the Indian centuryThe Prime Minister has put forth the goal of making the 21st century India’s. In the usual discourse, this would imply India surpassing the current super-powers, US and China. That in the current geopolitical atmosphere may invite disruptive actions by the cu...
Aristotle had said, “Man is a political animal.” One meaning of this is that man by nature, wants to live in a ‘city’ or a ‘polis’. This means man wants to live in a place where there exists law and order and a government. Savage life is not preferred by man. Throughout history, it has b...
National unity of India is not only the soul of our country but also the guiding force to build a strong national structure.India has resources. Around 394.6 million acres of arable land is available in the country. Despite a persistent drinking-water problem at the global level, India is blessed wi...
The Indian economy has been slowing down for about a year. Many observers are busy discussing various economic and political problems. The the coronavirus pandemic has also pre-occupied policy makers and masses alike. However, important human development matters are losing focus in India. Stag...
Delay in disposal of court cases is one of the major problems faced in India. The phrase ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ is appropriately applicable to the Indian judicial system which may break down any day. Public unrest may explode against the so called four walled judiciary. People have ...
A nation’s youth is its driving force. But whenever youngsters are asked about their prospective career choice, seldom do they choose politics. Political veterans keep calling for millennials to join their political parties in public events but very few register under their youth wings.However, th...
Transparency International defines corruption as an abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It can be classified as grand, petty and political, depending on the amount of money lost and the sector where it occurs. Corruption more often than not greases administrative wheels, benefitting only a fe...
In India, laws are made to solve particular problems at a certain time. Everyone is happy and enthusiastic that new solutions will flow out and people’s grievances will be solved expediently and easily with each new legislation. But that does not happen. The problems go under the carpet under the ...