COVID 19 has without a doubt had many implications on the Indian economy, as it has on states worldwide. However, the most consequential impact it has had is the migrant workers’ crisis. Given the developing nature of India’s economy, industrialisation is a key aspect in supporting the foundation of the
Category: Domestic Politics & Governance
MODI 2.0: THE THREE CONSEQUENTIAL ACTS OF THE FIRST YEAR
In May 2019, for the second time, Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of India with his party coming with a majority of 303 seats. Further, various coalitions created one of the strongest governments in recent Indian democratic history. There were a few changes in the ministry and a few
THE IMPACT OF VIRTUAL DISRUPTIONS ON THE REAL WORLD: LOOKING AT INTERNET
The current health crisis has to lead to an increasing acknowledgment about our dependence on the internet technology. All sectors including health, education, trade, leisure, governance and now even our jobs would find it difficult to survive without the internet. Apart from its utilisation during the peaceful times, social media
UNFOLDING THE UNLIT CHAPTER OF INDIA: JP MOVEMENT
In 1973 when the whole world was suffering from the oil crisis, India was also among one of the many countries facing the repercussions of the rising prices. The country’s economy was in a dire state with increasing poverty and unemployment. With this going on, came the Gujarat riots, also
DOG MEAT BAN IN NAGALAND SHOWS HYPOCRISY OF INDIAN SOCIETY
The Nagaland state government on 3rd July banned the sale and consumption of dog meat, in a consequential decision amid growing concerns over cruelty to dogs. The state’s Parliamentary Affairs Minister Neiba Kronu disclosed that “the decision to ban commercial import and trading of dogs, and sale of dog meat,
AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT ABHIYAAN: RELYING ON A SELF-RELIANT ECONOMY
On 12th of May, 2020, the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi addressed the citizens of the nation, in an attempt to motivate them to strengthen their resolve in overcoming the on-going crisis. In regard to this, he announced a special economic package of Rs. 20 lakh crores, constituting
ENCOUNTER(ING) JUSTICE
Vikas Dubey is the latest in a series of extra-judicial killings that have plagued UP for some time now. His ‘death’ is marred by controversy and multiple sources allege a fake encounter carried out to silence the gangster who had been charged in more than 61 cases. It is suspicious,
RESTORATION OF PROTECTIONIST POLICIES IN INDIA
India always had an exasperating tie-in with low tariffs, quotas and restrictions. During 1960-85, it had sky-high tariffs but apparently the policies failed extensively. After it borrowed funds from the IMF in 1991 due to the economic crisis, it was obliged to follow the liberalisation policy and thus the regime