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US withdrawal from Afghanistan: Implications for India
Read more: US withdrawal from Afghanistan: Implications for IndiaThis article examines the implications of the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan on India.
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TALK POINT: Tackling Elder Abuse in India – IN CONVERSATION WITH MS. ISHA SHARMA
Read more: TALK POINT: Tackling Elder Abuse in India – IN CONVERSATION WITH MS. ISHA SHARMAIn this edition of Talk Point, we talk to Ms. Isha Sharma, General Secretary of Organisation for Youth and Elderly (OYE). She talks about elder abuse in India, and how her organization has helped address this issue in India.
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VICHAAR: Medical Indebtedness and Financing Healthcare – IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. INDRANIL MUKHOPADHYAY
Read more: VICHAAR: Medical Indebtedness and Financing Healthcare – IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. INDRANIL MUKHOPADHYAYIn this edition of Vichaar, Dr. Indranil Mukhopadhyay talks about financial insecurity in terms of access to healthcare amongst senior citizens, and how inequality plays a role in denying access to the same. He also talks about the insurance markets in India and ways the Government can achieve Universal Healthcare in India.
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NAZARIYA: Social Security – perspectives and policy
Read more: NAZARIYA: Social Security – perspectives and policyIn this edition of Nazariya, the economic aspects and the feasibility of a all-encompassing social security scheme for senior citizens is discussed. Some of the already existing programmes are evaluated, and recommendations suggested.
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Awaaz in focus: FINANCIAL Insecurity and Re-employment of Retirees – IN CONVERSATION WITH MR. HIMANSHU RATH
Read more: Awaaz in focus: FINANCIAL Insecurity and Re-employment of Retirees – IN CONVERSATION WITH MR. HIMANSHU RATHIn this month’s edition of Awaaz In Focus, Mr. Himanshu Rath, Founder and Chairman of the Agewell Foundation about effects of financial insecurities on senior citizens in India. He also talks about job opportunities available to them after retirement, and the need to “re-skill”, or “re-tool” senior citizens to get more job opportunities.
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SENIOR CITIZENS: FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND ECONOMIC SECURITY
Read more: SENIOR CITIZENS: FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND ECONOMIC SECURITYThis introductory article talks about the issue of financial insecurity amongst the senior citizens of India. It also briefly discusses how retirement and pension benefits do not reach senior citizens, and how government policies needs major changes to accommodate everyone concerned.
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A Parallel ‘Public-Private’ Approach to the Coronavirus Vaccine
Read more: A Parallel ‘Public-Private’ Approach to the Coronavirus VaccineThis article analyses the recent decision around the privatisation of COVID-19 vaccines in India. It provides insights into the pros and cons of the decisions, focusing on the potential of a public-private partnership in the world’s largest inoculation drive.
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Motivating Students via the Power of Gamification in Learning
Read more: Motivating Students via the Power of Gamification in LearningGamification in learning is a great solution for challenges related to student motivation. It optimizes the student’s learning and adds a fun element for effective learning. As a result, students get purposefully engaged and even achieve better academic results. This article aims to analyze the advantages of such learning in the education system.
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Importance of People’s Representation Act in Elections
Read more: Importance of People’s Representation Act in ElectionsThis article discusses the recent 2021 elections in West Bengal where the Supreme Court challenged the Representation of People’s Act, 1951 (“Act”). The plea submitted in the Supreme Court challenges Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. It will also cover the available remedies which are available to people against their disqualification during the election.
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Reforms in Agricultural Marketing
Read more: Reforms in Agricultural MarketingRegulated agricultural markets under the APMC act created fragmentation which stifled the growth of the sector and limited the scope for investment. The 2020 farm laws were passed to liberalize current agriculture marketing.
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From Chipko to Disha Ravi: Ecofeminism and Intersectionality in Indian Environmentalism
Read more: From Chipko to Disha Ravi: Ecofeminism and Intersectionality in Indian EnvironmentalismThis article tries to unpack the relationship between gender and environmentalism in India. While ecofeminism played a vital role in understanding this relationship, the modern notion of Indian environmentalism calls for an intersectional approach that considers the complexities of the different structures within Indian society.
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InfoSphere April Issue: Production Linked Incentive Scheme
Read more: InfoSphere April Issue: Production Linked Incentive SchemeThis article covers a discussion on the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme which was introduced by the central government in March 2020. We analyse the details of the scheme for major and strategic industries. The scheme is expected to improve India’s global competitiveness and employment opportunities.
