Nations - Different Truths

February 22, 2018
IPA Service
Economy, International Relations, Politics, World

Balancing Act of Modi between Globalisation and Protectionism

Fundamentally, Chinese and Indian protectionism differ widely. Even though the aim of protectionism was common, that is, fostering the domestic industry behind the wall of high tariff, non-tariff barriers...

February 21, 2018
Mahima Sharma
Interview, People, Potpourri

A Life Coach Reveals the Secrets of Happiness

In spite of high-stress levels at work, Rachana Gupta rarely experienced Monday blues. People around her were intrigued. But, over a period of time fancy designations, income, awards, none...

February 20, 2018
IPA Service
International Relations, Politics, World

India Ought to Adopt Pragmatic Approach towards Neighbours: Policy Flip-Flops Alienate New Delhi

The Maldives action cannot be described as a good neighbourly gesture. This has been the primary reason for neighbourhood hostility. The Maldives knew of India’s reservations about Beijing’s Belt...

February 17, 2018
Suveera Sharma
Celebration, People, Place

The Year of the Dog: Chinese New Year 2018

We celebrated Chinese New Year yesterday (Friday, Feb 16). Legend has it that ‘Nian’, a monster used to terrorise the people of a village. Everyone would leave their houses...

February 16, 2018
IPA Service
Education & Career, Health

Privatisation Key Issue in Medical Education: Draft Bill Overlooks Most Important Issue

The process to revamp medical regulation started after the Supreme Court took cognizance of malfunctioning of the Medical Council of India (MCI) and directed for a new system, which...

February 14, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Islamabad Shaken by Pashtun Resurgence: Traumatised by Terrorism, Racial Profiling

The Pashtun resurgence, hyphenated from political parties, is the expression of a new identity politics. Anger got accumulated out of individual and collective experiences of Pashtuns in the distinct...

February 10, 2018
IPA Service
International Relations, Politics, Security

India Must Avoid Military Action in Maldives: Situation is Completely Different From 1984

The recent crisis in the Maldives has to be seen in the larger and long-term context of Sino-Indian rivalry to gain supremacy in the Indian Ocean Region and the...

February 10, 2018
Dr. Navodita Pande
International Relations, Politics

Crisis in the Maldives has Greater Ramifications in the Power Games in South Asia

The Maldives, a contested terrain for power is actually undermining democracy and goes ahead to show that all is not well in the South Asian region. China is flexing...

February 8, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

India Can Play Peace Maker Role in West Asia: Goodwill with GCC and Iran Gives Delhi an Advantage

India’s ‘Look West Policy’ since 2015 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit of that country indeed has made India vigorously implement the ‘Act West’ programmes, just as it is...

February 8, 2018
Nilanjana Dey
Religion

Tales from Srimad Bhagavatam: Krishna is Crowned Govinda – LXI

Nilanjana retells the story of how Krishna was crowned as Govinda, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Sukha moved on to the next story, “After all the...

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