Topic: institutions
India’s State institutions are failing citizens because they were built to control, not govern
While centralising elements are necessary at times, the problem is that India’s institutions have not evolved along with the country’s growth.
Young people exposed to Covid-19 can lose trust in politicians for decades: Study
Researchers from LSE and CEPR used data covering 142 countries and analysed responses to questions about confidence in govt, elections, and approval of national leaders.
Need more IITs & IISc, says Sitharaman, promises Rs 400 cr for ‘Institutes of Eminence’
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also announced a National Research Foundation, dedicated to research and innovation, along the lines of UGC.
2018 would go down as the year India’s regression reached frightening heights
The year 2018 can't end soon enough.
The Indian justice system is the best example of the steady decay of India’s institutions
In this excerpt from the book 'Seven Decades of Independent India by Vinod Rai, Dr Amitendu Palit', Professor Sumit Ganguly writes democratic institutions are deteriorating in India.
On Camera
YourTurn
Dear Taarak Mehta, you were our peak comfort content for 14 years. Now it’s time to retire
Just like the Truman Show, all Taarak Mehta plots somehow feel the same for the past few years. It's fine to accept that ideas can go stale.
Under fire for spiraling inflation, Modi govt announces excise duty cut on fuels, LPG subsidy
It has also decided to enhance the fertiliser subsidy for farmers, and reduce import duty on some raw materials. ‘It is always people first for us!’ tweets prime minister.
Defence
India to ink ‘repeat order’ deal for 73,000 SiG 716 rifles from the US
In February 2019, 72,400 SiG 716 rifles of 7.62 x 51mm calibre were contracted from SIG Sauer Inc, USA, under government's 'Buy (Global) category', through fast track procedure.
Mandir or Masjid? New surveys not needed, just acceptance of truth & move towards reconciliation
That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can’t be changed, but we can’t deny the wrongs of the past either before we consider reconciliation.