BUSINESS
National Logistic Policy a right step towards a well-integrated, efficient freight system
The intent of the NLP is very much aligned with the aspirations to become a leading global manufacturing hub
BUSINESS
Urbanisation | Floods will continue to inundate India’s unplanned city development
The imbalance between the city’s infrastructure and the rate of development contributes to challenges such as inadequate drainage system, waterlogging, encroachment of water bodies, and more
BUSINESS
Lulu Mall Midnight Sale | Kerala’s consumerist culture is speaking. Is the State listening?
Though the amendments in the Kerala Shops & Establishment Act permit 24X7 shopping, the ecosystem has not evolved due to the lack of transport options and support from the State. Here, the market is trying to find its own feet by experimenting with midnight sales
BUSINESS
Do governance dashboards actually provide any insights?
Dashboards need to carefully select key indicators and ensure that the quality of the data used is high. Otherwise, they will remain as a visualisation exercise and not be able to provide insights expected from them
BUSINESS
Challenges to implement an urban job guarantee scheme
An urban job scheme is seen as a ‘safety-net’, and is intended to help the urban poor, but it needs to be thought of, and approached differently vis-a-vis the rural employment scheme (MNREGA)
BUSINESS
K-Rail goes against Kerala’s much-vaunted decentralisation model
In an already-punctured economy, the Kerala government has to prioritise providing higher quality education, avenues for the employment generation, and a protected environment
BUSINESS
How remittances have shaped the socio-economic landscape of Kerala
Dwindling remittances will have dire consequences for the Kerala economy
BUSINESS
Kitex controversy is a sign Kerala is yet to shake off its anti-industry image
For Kerala to perform to its potential, the role of the government should be well-defined as an enlightened regulator and facilitator of investments — and not that of a market participant and competitor
POLITICS
Pinarayi 2.0 | Kerala Cabinet formation reflects CPI(M) decision-making
There is a political message Pinarayi Vijayan gives to the public and his opponents by choosing a team of freshers for the Cabinet in the second term. He is consolidating his position in the party and is becoming the ultimate decision-maker
POLITICS
Challenges ahead for Pinarayi Vijayan in his second term
During his first term, Pinarayi Vijayan converted every crisis into an opportunity. Now, he has the unique chance to open a new path to governance and economic reforms
POLITICS
Post-Poll Survey | Kerala voters made up their mind much in advance
A voter survey conducted by the Centre for Public Policy Research showed that about 60 percent of the voters made up their mind on whom to vote for well before the election campaign started
BUSINESS
COVID-19 | The many challenges before the phase three vaccination drive
The enormous load on healthcare sector will increase with the third phase of vaccination from May 1. The private sector needs to be roped in for planning, distribution and vaccination
POLITICS
The curious case of inner party democracy in Kerala
The whip culture in the political system should be done away with, and instead, the more significant ideological debates featuring in the socio-cultural context should be encouraged to maintain the sanctity and survival of the political space
POLITICS
Success of Rahul Gandhi’s campaign will decide Congress’ future in Kerala
Rahul Gandhi’s extensive focus on Kerala and Tamil Nadu is a good opportunity for him to resurrect his political career by leading from the front — this will not only help the Congress in the south, but will also give it a fresh lease of life in other states
BUSINESS
Private sector can give government’s COVID-19 vaccination drive a shot in the arm
While vaccination is a public good and bestows a greater responsibility on the government, the greater the availability of the vaccine in a deregulated space, the closer we get to the intended outcomes
