Editorials

THE NINETYEAST RIDGE AND ITS FORMATION The Ninetyeast Ridge, a 5,000-kilometer underwater mountain chain in the Indian Ocean, has long intrigued geologists. Traditionally believed to have formed from a stationary

INDIA-JAPAN FORUM 2024 The India-Japan Forum, held recently in New Delhi, emphasized strengthening bilateral ties between India and Japan. A notable focus was on advancing collaboration in semiconductor technology and

THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL (NGT) AND HIMALAYAN GLACIAL LAKES: A CONCERN FOR CLIMATE AND COMMUNITIES The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently taken suo motu cognizance of a news report

DISPUTE OVER CESSES AND SURCHARGES A COMPLICATED ISSUE: ARVIND PANAGARIYA Cesses and surcharges are important tools in India's taxation system, allowing the government to raise additional revenue for specific purposes

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF SPACE EXPLORATION: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS Space exploration is advancing rapidly, yet its environmental impacts are often overlooked. From rocket emissions to the growing problem of space debris,

DECLINE IN DAP SALES AND RISING USE OF NPKS FERTILIZERS The sale of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), a crucial fertilizer for rabi crops, has seen a sharp decline of 25.4% between

CHALLENGES IN THE FUNCTIONING OF PARLIAMENT IN INDIA The former Vice President of India recently emphasized the need for improving parliamentary functioning by transitioning from confrontational politics to meaningful and

MISUSE OF INDIAN LAWS: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD Indian laws aimed at safeguarding individuals, particularly women, against crimes such as dowry harassment and domestic violence, have played a significant role

MAOIST INSURGENCY IN INDIA: STRATEGIES AND CHALLENGES Maoist insurgency, also known as Naxalism, has been a significant challenge to India’s internal security. It is rooted in social, economic, and political

DOMICILE-BASED RESERVATIONS IN PRIVATE SECTOR JOBS Domicile-based reservation policies in the private sector have become a contentious issue in India. These laws aim to prioritize locals for employment, citing high