PARAM Rudra
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index
Pangolins
Hunting and trade of pangolins are banned in India. However, the recent cases of smuggling have sparked concerns about a resurgence in the illicit trade. So why is the conservation…
Manmohan Singh’s contribution to India economy — LPG Reforms
When Manmohan Singh became Finance Minister in 1991, India was on the verge of economic collapse, with foreign exchange reserves sufficient to cover only a few weeks of essential imports….
The Sahel crisis and implications for India
Despite being rich in natural resources, the Sahel region of Africa remains mired in extreme poverty, political instability and warfare. What are the broader implications of military coups for regional…
The Fall of the Soviet Union: A turning point in global geopolitics
The Russia-Ukraine War and other evolving global conflicts can be traced back to the enduring legacy of the Soviet Union’s collapse and its impact on contemporary geopolitics. But what were…