As I reflect on my recent completion of the World Bank’s Government Analytics course, I’m struck by the immense potential these tools hold for revolutionising governance in India. Today, while data-driven decision-making has improved productivity in the private sector, many governments still have a wealth of data but struggle to turn it into valuable insights….
Among various leaders who have spearheaded mass organisations in India, Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar, also known as Guruji Golwalkar, is distinctly remembered for his organisational prowess and credited for his exemplary leadership. During his tenure as the Sarsanghchalak, the RSS managed to overcome multiple existential challenges, achieved unprecedented expansion in Shakhas and the grassroots network, and…
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League came to a thrilling finish last night with the Royal Challengers Bangalore beating the Punjab Kings in a nail-biting final. The match received over 67 crore views on JioStar, surpassing the India-Pakistan clash during the ICC Champions Trophy in February this year. The biggest headline of this…
“Those who control the past control the future. Those who control the present control the past.”— George Orwell, 1984 When Donald Trump declared that he wanted to “make America great again,” few questioned whose America he was referring to. But today, as he and his ideological allies attempt to erase the historical trauma and triumphs of Black Americans, it’s become…
Subdue without fighting – this Sun Tzu proverb has found terrifying new meaning in our times. As ‘We the people’ risks becoming ‘We the trending’ across democracies, weaponised algorithms are turning citizens into combatants, keyboards into artillery, attention into territory. Read full story on TOI+ Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the…
Throwing the baby with the bathwater is not a good idea. And, the solution is not as complex as it seems. Last week, the Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, decreed that the Group “A” cadres of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) be recognised as “Organised Services” for all purposes. Also adding that, IPS…
Manufacturing growth isn’t keeping up with GDP growth, indicating a problem that needs fixing Taiwan, less than 0.4% the size of China, ensures its safety by making 90% of the world’s silicon chips. It’s indispensable, hence untouchable in a good way. That’s the power of manufacturing. So, when you read India’s GDP data for Jan-March,…
Consistent Message: Sending parliamentary delegations to various countries post-Op Sindoor was a great idea. But India should learn from Morocco and keep pushing its position on Kashmir and Pak terror internationally On a recent visit to Estonia, a critical country and a frontline state in the Baltic, one had the opportunity to interact with…
In the backdrop of the economy’s multidimensional resilience growing at 6.5 percent in FY25, in line with RBI expectations, and inflation expected to stay below the 4 percent mark, there is general buoyancy in markets. This is despite tense geopolitical risks, ongoing border unrest, and the US changing the tariff gears, arbitrarily increasing uncertainty. GDP…
India has been the progenitor of several faiths and religions. From time to time, several philosophers were born who contributed to the various schools of thought prevalent in this nation. These philosophies were also spread among the public which were gradually adopted into the ecosystem of social thought. Prominent among these philosophers were Gautam Buddha,…
