“When the sun sets on the American empire, as it will, as it must, Noam Chomsky's work will survive. It will point a cool incriminating finger at a merciless Machiavellian empire as cruel, self-righteous and hypocritical as the ones it has replaced. (The only difference is that it is armed with technology that can visit… Continue reading American Immigration – A Paradox
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The Bhakti Of Billions
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar stated, "In India, Bhakti or what may be called the path of devotion or hero-worship, plays a part in its politics unequaled in magnitude by the part it plays in the politics of any other country in the world. Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul.… Continue reading The Bhakti Of Billions
Panchayat Web Series: Unpacking Local Governance Challenges
The web series Panchayat highlights the challenges faced by local governments in India regarding road construction and resource allocation. Despite constitutional provisions for autonomy and financial devolution, state governments have retained control, leaving Panchayats financially dependent. This scenario impedes efficient governance and the implementation of essential development initiatives in rural areas.
India’s Policy Bottlenecks
India is on the cusp of becoming a $4 trillion economy, with a rapidly growing population. The Pune Public Policy Festival focused on trade-offs in growth, equality, technology, privacy, and development. These are my takeaways from the 2-day conference.
The Perils of Putting off Newspapers
What does the newspaper mean to you? Your daily dose of information or a tool to enhance your skills? Whatever it is, it is the last news medium with an ounce of credibility. What does it mean for us, if there are no newspapers tomorrow? Read to find out!
The Critilizers 