India way behind China in International Patents
In part 2 of this series on research in India, we compare the International patent…
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MSMEs – the largest employers in the country face a threat from Chinese Imports
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are by far the largest employers in the country,…
Why Indian MPs disclosure of ‘Conflict of Interests’ is inadequate and dysfunctional
In an earlier piece, the standing committee on ethics and its functioning was discussed at…
Understanding India’s Climate Action Plan (INDC)
1st October was the deadline for submitting the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) by various…
MPs’ Salaries – What about the Rest of the World? – Part 2
In Part 1, we looked at who decides the MPs salaries, services extended to them…
MPs’ Salaries – What about the Rest of the World? – Part 1
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has proposed that a 3-member Independent Commission be setup to…
Has India achieved the Millennium Development Goals (MDG)?
The UN General Assembly adopted a new set of 17 sustainable development goals, to be…
Kidnapped for Camel Racing – The Curious Case of NCRB Data (Part 2)
In part 1, we looked at the issue of young children being trafficked for camel…
Kidnapped for Camel Racing – The Curious Case of Reporting (Part 1)
Using small children as Camel Jockeys, for the purpose of Camel Racing was rampant in…
India – Pakistan Dialogue: 28 Meetings since 2012, but little progress on ground
India Pakistan dialogue process is once again in the news for all the wrong reasons.…
