Measles Outbreak- Understanding the Reasons Behind the Spike
Mumbai has recently witnessed a spike in the number of measles cases. With more than 200 cases and 13 deaths being reported over the past 2 months, a …
Editorials
National Suicide Prevention Strategy- Highlights and Significance
Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare published the National Suicide Prevention Strategy- a document that has been a long time coming.
Ram Setu- Origin, Significance and Threats
On November 10th, the apex court gave 4 weeks’ time to the central government to clarify its stand on a plea seeking ‘national heritage’ status …
Quasi-Judicial Courts- Pros, Challenges and Reform
Quasi-judicial courts are an indispensable part of India’s commitment to justice delivery and improving the citizens’ ease of living. However, the…
Loss and Damage Finance- Key Points of Dissonance at COP27
At the ongoing COP27, a key point of focus is the ‘loss and damage’ financing. The Sharm el Sheikh talks is being keenly observed for its decision…
Water Credits- Pros, Cons and its Use by the UN
Adaptation finance is a key focus at the ongoing COP27. Even as the world experiments with the carbon credit system, a similar mechanism for water res…
Punjab’s Ban on Songs Glorifying Violence- Will it Curb Gun Culture?
Punjab government, seeking to curb the state’s gun culture, recently issued an order banning songs that glorify guns and violence.
Friendshoring- the US Strategy for Stronger Supply Chain
During the recent visit by Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, India was invited to join USA’s friendshoring strategy, a concept that has been …
Polymer Banknotes- Pros, Cons and Global Experience
Around the world, increasing number of countries are switching over to polymer banknotes from the traditional paper- and fabric-based banknotes.
