The Indian Economy is Doing Well, But Not Many Indians Are

The economy is growing rapidly and many economic indicators are flashing green. But the path that India has chosen, of promoting national business champions, has its limits. Economic distress is widespread, which cannot be handled forever with welfare handouts or religion as an opiate. ▶02-May-2024
T.N. Ninan

May 3, 2024

The Indian Economy is Doing Well, But Not Many Indians Are; In Campaign 2024, the BJP's Hindutva Contends With the Congress Party's Nyay; and more

The Indian Economy is Doing Well, But Not Many Indians Are

The economy is growing rapidly and many economic indicators are flashing green. But the path that India has chosen, of promoting national business champions, has its limits. Economic distress is…
▶02-May-2024
T.N. Ninan
Book
SYMPOSIUM ON 2022-23 CONSUMPTION DATA

Imputation-based Poverty Monitoring in India Post-2011

Poverty reduction in India is faltering. We present new state-level estimates of poverty based on imputation models using the Periodic Labour Force Survey data. These suggest that poverty incidence…
▶28-Apr-2024
Himanshu, Peter Lanjouw, Philipp D. Schirmer

In Campaign 2024, the BJP's Hindutva Contends With the Congress Party's Nyay

After floundering for a new identity the Congress has hit on 'Nyay': justice for 90% of the people. The BJP recognises the danger of this promise to reorder current privileges resonating…
▶25-Apr-2024
Suhas Palshikar
Book
Book Review

Debating Hindu-Muslim Friendship

Debates amongst 18th and 19th century Muslim scholars on appropriate boundaries for friendship and intimacy with Hindus were sparked by the new political realities of colonial rule and fears of…
▶24-Apr-2024
Muhammad Nadeem

The Productivity Debate and Women’s Work: Careers or Family Care?

Educated women leaving the workforce hurts India’s growth. But child & family care options are lacking in the work structures we now have. We need “bridge” jobs, like part-time work, to help…
▶23-Apr-2024
Mala Khullar, Ratna M Sudarshan
Book
Book Review

Marked by Insight and Foresight

The writings between the 1980 and 2003 of K. Balagopal, the scholar and democratic rights activist who died too early, emphasised caste’s role in fuelling fascism in India.
▶22-Apr-2024
Nivedita Menon
Book
Book Review

Bharat, That Was India

The foreign minister's newest book isn't the rich chronicle of how the ministry punches above its weight. That its uninspired prose isn't called out reveals much about the nation'…
▶18-Apr-2024
Vineet Thakur

Transfer of Budgetary Resources to States

Do the southern states have valid concerns that they are unfairly treated in the allocation of budgetary transfers from the union? Or should state-specific concerns for fiscal stability be treated…
▶17-Apr-2024
Pinaki Chakraborty

Live-in Lover Law Opens Door to Attacks on Freedoms

India's new code throws into doubt whether its citizens are truly protected from the arbitrary exercise of power by public officials.
▶15-Apr-2024
Arpan Acharya

Needs of Caregivers of Adolescents with Autism

India needs more focus on supporting adults with autism & their caregivers. While early diagnosis is important, autistic individuals need lifelong care. The government should ensure long-term…
▶15-Apr-2024
Sumaira Khan