Disbanding Gasht-e-Ershad- Did the Protests Help?
Recently, Iran’s Public Prosecutor announced that the country’s dreaded Gasht-e-Ershad, an entity at the center of the major protests over the Mah…
Editorials
Tourist Police- an Answer to Crimes against Tourists
Crimes against tourists from abroad seem to be on the rise in India. In October, an Iraqi couple visiting India for medical treatment were accosted an…
iNCOVACC- Could this New Tool be the Answer to COVID?
The iNCOVACC has been received emergency use approval as a heterologous booster shot for individuals above 18 years of age. This move comes 3 months a…
Returnable Grant- Pros, Performance and Possible Application
In the aftermath of the pandemic lockdowns, India’s small businesses continue to suffer devastating consequences. Given the distrust among banks, th…
AI Bias- an Issue impeding AI in Governance
In June, India’s MeitY released the Draft National Data Governance Framework Policy to improve access, quality and the use of non-personal data in l…
Regenerative Agriculture- Why is it Needed?
Regenerative agriculture is gaining attention in the sustainability discussions. For instance, the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) em…
Political Gaslighting- Meaning and Concerns
The term ‘gaslighting’ has been named Merriam-Webster's word of the year 2022. The term has been gaining currency in the recent times- initially t…
Effective Altruism- Meaning & Effectiveness
The philosophy of effective altruism has been in spotlight after one of its key proponents, Sam Bankman-Fried, recently saw his cryptocurrency trading…
Finfluencers- Reasons for Popularity & the Need for Regulation
During the lockdowns, many turned to social media platforms to inform their entry into the investment market. As a result, the finfluencer segment has…
