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Why West Bengal in 2026 Is an Uncertain Dream for the BJP
While BJP banks on the faces of its New Delhi leadership in the state, the youth’s attention to CPI(M) could help it chart a path...
India’s manufacturing under-performance Part 1: New clue from multi-plants
One of the most intriguing and relatively undocumented developments of the last 20 yrs has been “multi-plants,” whereby a single firm operates not one but...
India’s manufacturing under-performance Part 2: New clue from multi-plants
In multi-plant units, flexibility in hiring & firing labour comes from fact of having many plants. In single plants, there is no such flexibility, which...
Why punitive population-control measures are harmful and distract from the real problem – inequality
Higher fertility rates are a symptom of underdevelopment rather than the cause of it.
Policy Briefs
One nation, One election: The implementation hurdles
Author: Siddhant Sumon One nation, one election’ suggests holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and the State assemblies of all 28 states and two...
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Author: Atheena K Executive Summary The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, enacted on August 11, 2023, aims to regulate the processing of digital personal...
PM Vishwakarma
Author: Shinjini Bigharia MA Public Policy, 2024 Executive Summary Launched on September 17, 2023, the PM Vishwakarma scheme has received much appreciation for enhancing the...
Navigating the Global Semiconductor Industry
Author: Shashwat Kotiyal. Executive Summary Covid-19 supply chain changes have prompted the global semiconductor industry to confront new challenges. These issues could cost IT, healthcare,...
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“Do they know that we know that they know?”: Field observations on misinformation and disinformation during the Lok Sabha Elections
Author: Anahida Bhardwaj The recent verdict of the High Court of Bombay struck down the Fact Check Units (‘FCUs’) established by the Ministry of Information and...
Welcome Democracy! Really?
Author: Deepti Gulati. The vote counting for the 90 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir wrapped up on 8th October,2024 Tuesday, revealing The National Conference-Congress coalition...
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Cyber Trooping on social media: its implications on Indian election and micro targeting of the users.
Author: Anoushka Bose. Background: Elections in Indiaform the cornerstone of the nation’s democratic and political affairs. It is a common observation that during election cycle, political parties and candidates invest significant resources into campaigning efforts …
Animal welfare and it’s impact on Sustainable Development
Author: Samridhi Diwan. The intricate tapestry of sustainability is intricately woven with the threads of animal welfare, creating a seamless bond between the well-being of animals and the long-term viability of our planet. This connection …
Sipping on Change: Bihar’s Journey Into Alcohol Prohibition
Author: Ayushree Khettry. 1st April 2016 the Bihar government imposed complete Prohibition on manufacture, sale, storage and consumption of alcohol and intoxicants in the territory of the State. While its implementation was highly criticised, there …
Electoral Violence in India: Poverty not the usual suspect
Author: Mithil Agarwal. Electoral violence refers to any form of violence, such as intimidation, coercion, or physical attacks, that occurs during the electoral processes. Literature hold that per capita GNP or the income of each …