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Back to SearchCan wheat exports affect India’s food security? | In Focus
Wheat procurement in the country by the Food Corporation of India and State government agencies is expected to be about 22 million tonnes – just half…
3 years, 11 months ago
Are the Prashant Kishores essential to win elections in India?
Political entrepreneur, politician, election guru – there are many ways to describe Prashant Kishore – who clearly enjoys a larger than life status i…
3 years, 11 months ago
Ukraine War: What are the chances of a resolution after two months of fighting? | In Focus
It is now exactly two months since the start of the Ukraine war. What many expected to be a quick assault resulting in Russian control over Ukraine h…
3 years, 11 months ago
What is the RSS concept of Akhand Bharat?
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said recently that Akhand Bharat would be a reality in the next 20 or 25 years. In his remarks, the R…
3 years, 11 months ago
How does stress play out in one of the most difficult professions there is?
Early in March, a public interest litigation petition came up in the Supreme Court -- two retired CRPF personnel said that between 2007 and 2019, 148…
3 years, 11 months ago
Shanghai Lockdown: Is China’s ‘Zero COVID’ strategy beginning to backfire? | In Focus
At a time when most parts of the world are easing COVID restrictions and even mask mandates, Shanghai is in the middle of a brutal lockdown. There ha…
3 years, 11 months ago
Will TRAI’s latest recommendation benefit the industry?
Earlier this month, telecom regulator TRAI announced its recommendations to lower the reserve price for spectrum auctions. Now, overall reserve price…
3 years, 11 months ago
Where are India-Pakistan relations headed under Pakistan’s new Prime Minister? | In Focus
A new Prime Minister in India or Pakistan usually means new opportunities for dialogue and engagement. Congratulatory messages are exchanged, and in …
3 years, 11 months ago
UGC’s two courses facility: How will this pan out in practice? | In Focus
The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced on April 12 that students can now pursue two full-time academic courses in physical mode, simultaneo…
3 years, 11 months ago
French Presidential elections: Can Macron keep the far-right at bay a second time? | In Focus
The first round of the French Presidential elections got over last Sunday, and two candidates, President Emmanuel Macron, and leader of the far-right…
3 years, 11 months ago