Make a fundamental shift in Bharat’s economy!

Open Letter to Finance Minister Set ball rolling for playing role of Vishwa Guru, revisit globalization. Refrain from ‘Revdi’ culture, protect the vulnerable communities Madam Finance Minister, Magh Ekadashi Greetings! As you get ready to present tenth budget of BJP-led government under stewardship of Prime Minister on February 1, Centre for Integrated and Holistic Studies … Continue reading Make a fundamental shift in Bharat’s economy!

India, a natural Nepal pal

Hands off New Delhi policy towards Kathmandu vis-à-vis expansionist China will work wonders for Prachanda’s regime K.A.Badarinath Nepal is on tumult. As expected, a big chunk of China inspired Maoists and Marxists that failed to co-exist previously have got back to rule the mountain kingdom that have seen about ten swearings-in and out in as … Continue reading India, a natural Nepal pal

Ten point plan to engage with Afghanistan

Taliban may have to sever its links with all terror outfits if development and economic activity has to return. India can play its positive part K.A.Badarinath Afghanistan is in the vortex of terror. If Afghanistan former intelligence chief  Rahmatullah Nabil was to be believed the country is housing most terror groups including Jaish e Mohammad … Continue reading Ten point plan to engage with Afghanistan

India to assume G-20 Presidency on Thursday

On Thursday, India will take formal charge of G-20 as President from Indonesia amidst several challenges faced internationally especially terrorism, radicalization and recession staring in the face across Europe, Covid 19 virus and challenge to President Xi Jingping’s leadership in China apart from unending war in Ukraine. India brings to table a lot of value … Continue reading India to assume G-20 Presidency on Thursday

Constitution, Bharat’s Soul

The constitution is the soul of the Republic of India that, is Bharat. Bharat's civilisational history, values, and needs of India and its people served as inspiration for the Indian Constitution. It is undoubtedly true that many of the organisational components of institutions like the Parliament and the Judiciary were influenced by other nations, however, … Continue reading Constitution, Bharat’s Soul

FTAs, free for all?

Free trade agreements with Japan and South Korea have not worked in India’s favour. Will the deals with Australia and UAE deliver? K.A.Badarinath After Canberra ratified the India Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) on Tuesday there was huge sense of achievement that overtook the establishment and media outlets. While fine print was … Continue reading FTAs, free for all?

Sovereign Green Bonds for India’s Green Goals

Background In the budget speech of 2022, India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman had announced issuance of sovereign green bonds (SGBs) to achieve the country's objective of carbon neutrality by 2070[1]. In October this year, the Finance Ministry approved the SGB framework which is designed to gather funds for supporting state-run projects which will reduce carbon … Continue reading Sovereign Green Bonds for India’s Green Goals