Op-Ed – Page 49 – NICKELED AND DIMED

India’s Reliance on One Time Zone

Mr. Madhav Grover in this paper talks about what are the economic consequences of India’s reliance on only one time zone and what are the problems faced by the north-eastern states.
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National Health Protection Scheme : Is it really efficient based on Expenditure by the Government?

“There should not be rigidity in funds allocation in the health sector, it should be flexible to different policies within health, there should be an audit mechanism of funds and resources could be improved through cost-effectiveness”. Read on to know more…
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IS STOCK MARKET A BAROMETER OF THE INDIAN ECONOMY?

Ms. Nidhi Chaudhary in the article argues that the stock market shouldn’t be taken as the barometer but just as as indicator of the Indian economy. The use of the term barometer creates confusion and thus should be avoided.
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“Nickeled and Dimed”: A Research Forum

The Blog’s evolution into a Research Forum Nickeled and Dimed started off as a blog under the aegis of the Centre for International Economic Studies under the Jindal School of International Affairs. Hence, the blog published articles focusing primarily on international economic studies. The main rationale was to provide deeper insights into the functioning of the…
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The Impact of Inheritance and Succession Laws on the Economy: Significance of Inheritance and Succession

Through this article, Pallavi Mall aims to show the social significance that inheritance plays, however, inheritance remains deeply problematic since the concept of inheritance perpetuates inequality and the concentration of wealth.
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In Conversation with Martin Harman and Atul Sharma

In this interview by Ayushi Saraogi and Kaainat Pundir, Mr. Atul Sharma and Mr. Martin Harman, from Link Legal India Law Services, share their thoughts on arbitration and litigation practice, and share lessons from their years of prolific practice.
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Sabarimala Judgment and Constitutional Morality: A Ubiquitous Blackhole

The following article written by Professor Ashit Kumar Srivastava is a part of series of article on Sabrimala judgment. He dedicates the article to Prashant Thakur and Anunay Sharma (Himachal brothers). Read on to know what the author has to say about the judgement.
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Planning Commission to NITI Ayog

In this article, the author Lakshita Singh looks at the points of departure and continuity in the NITI Aayog from its predecessor, the Planning Commission.
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Populism and Right Wing Nationalism

In this post, Ankit Malhotra examines populism in Asia in light of populism in other parts of the world.
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Identity politics: what does it take to be French?

This article by Tarini Mehtani explores the opposing definitions of identity which are shaping French and US nationalist politics today. In today’s multicultural world, how a country deals with cultural differences to unite its people will impact not only the present but also the future’s political atmosphere.
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The Secret of the Forest

This poem by Nidhi Chaudhary is a description of 8th November 2016, how the nation was startled by a prompt demonetisation without any notice. It wraps itself up with the beauty of Unity and Tolerance in India. The developing nation is all about synergy, faith and co-operation
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Imbalances Market Create: Incentives and Fall outs

In the following article, Professor Sudip Patra talks about the far reaching internal imbalances caused by the myopic pursuit of incentive compatibility. He also points out at the intrinsic limitations of the market and tries to create awareness about the limitations of market based solutions. Read on to know more….
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