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Political Controversies at Beijing 2022 Olympics
Politics, Sports, SPOTLIGHT, World

Political Controversies at Beijing 2022 Olympics

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The 2022 Winter Olympics concluded recently in Beijing. What made the 2022 Winter Games stand out was that the political aspect of the games was talked about exponentially more than the sporting aspects. The 2022 Beijing Olympics might have been the most tainted game in the history of the Winter edition. There was already a trend of increasing controversies and the political nature of the competition, but the latest set of events in China might have set the tone for years to come. Politicization, environmental problems, doping, decreasing viewership, fewer hosting candidates, increasing criticism, and many more problems cloud the future of the world’s oldest and grandest sporting phenomenon.

Assessing COVID Impact on Women SHGs of Odisha
Society, SPOTLIGHT

Impact of COVID-19 on Women Self Help Groups of Odisha

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This International Women’s Day, we look at the impact of COVID-19 Women Self-Help Groups of Odisha. While several studies have been done highlighting the role of WSHGs in providing support and sustaining livelihoods during the tough times of the pandemic, not much has been looked upon with regards to the impact on these WSHGs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic seems to have altered many facets of the lives of the WSHG members. However, a majority of them are optimistic about their activities and income returning to pre-pandemic levels in the near future.

Olympics and International Relations Interwtwined
Politics, Sports, SPOTLIGHT, World

Olympics and International Relations: Uncovering an Intertwined Relationship

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*This is Part Two of the Two-Part Article Series on the Olympics and International Politics.* The Olympics are more than just a stage for international politics. They are a true reflection of the world order and what goes on in it. Hosting an edition of the Olympics is the most beneficial way of gaining soft power for any country. During the Cold War, the Olympics was not only a competition for power and a symbol of pride for the two countries, but also a representation of their global dominance. While the Olympics have been the victim of international political impact multiple times throughout their history, they keep showing their ability to overcome those challenges and continue to bring the international community together to promote sports with the objective of peace.

The Political Nature of the Olympics
Politics, Sports, SPOTLIGHT, World

The Political Nature of the Olympics: Protests, Boycotts and Violence at the Games

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A few countries, including the United States of America, have decided to stage a diplomatic boycott of the ongoing 2022 Beijing Olympics. The Olympics and politics have had a complex relationship even in the past. Almost every Olympics has had one or multiple instances of politicisation. In Olympic history, multiple countries have boycotted the games to express dissent on the basis of international conflicts and issues. The Olympic games also have had their fair share of violence, resulting in human and infrastructural casualties over the years.

FLUCTUATING PETROLEUM PRICES IMPACT ECONOMY
Economy, SPOTLIGHT

The Great Indian Economy: Ravaged by COVID-19, Ruined by Petroleum Prices and Policies:

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The economy has suffered immensely due to the price rise in essential oil and fuel. The economic slowdown put the economy under downward pressure leading to cutting down on the consumption of essential commodities. The policy needs to be more resilient to curb the ravages of unprecedented events. Let us see how the fluctuating petroleum prices are impacting the economy.

Why Indian startups fail
Economy, SPOTLIGHT

Zomato Goes Public, Paytm in the Queue. Yet, 90% Indian Startups Fail within 5 Years. Why?

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The recent IPO of Zomato is just one case in the larger canvass of the Indian startups going public. Another Indian startup, Paytm, is eyeing the largest Indian IPO of Rs. 16,600 crore. However, India’s startup ecosystem is lagging behind in terms of the conversion rate of startups into unicorns. Here, we analyse the internal and external factors that play role in the survival of start-ups in India, the various government policies in place for providing them with a supportive environment, the reasons for the failure of Indian startups and required measures to ensure their viability in the long run.

Comparing Startup of India US China
Economy, SPOTLIGHT

Indian Startup Ecosystem Third Largest, Behind China & US: A Comparison of Three Growth Engines

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The global race to become the most developed nation starts from the roots: the start-ups. India, China and the US are in the middle of intense competition to become production leaders with the former two growing at unprecedented rates. This article throws light on the policies implemented by these nations to achieve this growth and how they differ amongst them. It also looks at the upcoming markets which are expected to see an inflow of a great number of start-ups in the future.

Understanding Indian Startup Ecosystem
Economy, SPOTLIGHT

Understanding Indian Startup Ecosystem

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This article closely analyses the Indian start-up ecosystem and how these start-ups are distributed throughout the states of the country. It further observes which sectors see the most rush of new start-ups and what are the reasons why start-ups prefer some states over others. Lastly, it throws light on the sources of investments these start-ups receive and how this picture is also changing amidst an increase in tensions with neighbouring China.

India Partly Free Status
Politics, SPOTLIGHT

India Slips Down to ‘Partly Free’ Status

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As per the Freedom House Report, India is stated to have slipped from the ‘Free’ to ‘Partly Free‘ category due to rising violence, discriminatory policies, the crackdown on the expression of dissent by media, academics, civil society groups, and protesters. India is a proud nation to have Maha Upanishads professing “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” meaning that the

Rolling the Dice of Democracy through Protests
Politics

Rolling the Dice of Democracy through Protests

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the year 2020 has ironically been full of large-scale protests all across the world, including India. This includes the CAA-NRC protests in India, the ongoing farm act protests in India, the Black Lives Matter Movement in the USA and the ongoing Pro-Democracy Thai Protests of 2020, to name a few. This article analyses the impact of protests and public demonstrations on the democratic environment of any country in the light of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s recent verdict on protests in public spaces.

Implications of migration from rural areas
Economy

Implications of Migration from Rural Areas

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With the improving education qualifications in the young population, they tend to move towards urban centres for more valuable occupations. This leaves behind unskilled labour in rural areas having limited knowledge of new technologies. With increasing amenities in urban areas escalating the industrial sector, the pressure is building upon rural areas. Migrants are enticed to leave the villages to fulfil the needs of urban people and industries.

Anti or Pro incumbency in Bihar
Politics, SPOTLIGHT

Bihar Elections 2020: Anti-incumbency or Pro-incumbency?

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The state, with more than 12 crore population, has the credit of influencing national politics significantly in the past. Thus, the outcome of Bihar state elections is likely to have serious implications on the future political moves in the Hindi heartland of India. With all political parties pursuing the voters through numerous tactics and tantrums, the canvassing for the first round of polling has come to an end. Nonetheless, it is not discernible to categorically conclude the swinging mood of the voters.

Ensuring Education in Post-Pandemic Era
Education, SPOTLIGHT

Ensuring Education to Poor in Post-Pandemic Era

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought miseries to humanity across the world. Like every affected country, India also undertook measures to contain the spread of the pandemic. The lockdown was enforced in the country to terminate the chain of contagion, but it had certain consequences. The economic activities became standstill for quite a long period. Among various happenings, the most concerning was the psychological impact and absence of work that drove the majority of the workforce back to their native places. With the increasing unemployment and reduced earnings, ensuring education in the post-pandemic era will be a big challenge.

Strengthening democracy through scientific temper
Politics, SPOTLIGHT

Strengthening democracy through scientific temper

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The all-important is to initiate public discourses through well-conceived opportunities to stimulate the scientific temper in all segments of the population across the country. For efficient deliveries in the democracy of around 1.33 billion population, there should not be any room for irrational thinking, else the country will lag in the present and an ensuing era of technology.

Introspecting Handling of COVID-19 Lockdown
Society

Introspecting the COVID-19 Lockdown in India

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After the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic by WHO, India underwent lockdown starting last week of March 2020 and stopped all the ongoing activities considering that there was no other alternative to prevent community transmission. Now with the beginning of unlocking, introspecting the handling of COVID-19 lockdown holds relevance.
The continuation of the lockdowns one after the other caused the uncertainty to grow exponentially. This resulted in the migrant population making their own arrangements in the absence of any public transport. The instances of people travelling by trucks, loaders, rickshaw, auto, motorbike, cycle, and foot have been witnessed which proved more challenging than COVID-19. Travelling back to native places became a psychological challenge to them. The country witnessed a good number of deaths during such a mass movement.

Resuscitating migrant workers to economy
Economy, SPOTLIGHT

Resuscitating Migrant Workers to Economy

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Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. Mahatma Gandhi The lockdown in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic has gradually started rolling back with the conditions prescribed therein. A look at the sector-wise workforce engagement in the country as per statista.com shows that the agriculture,

WHO advice COVID-19
Food & Health

WHO advice for COVID-19

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World Health Organization has advised for the following to prevent corona virus disease and also busted some of the myths through them. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by maintaining the physical distance of at least 1 metre from others and frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash

International Labour Day
Society, SPOTLIGHT

Resolve to respect labour on International Workers’ Day

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With the ticking of the clock, the celebration of 1st May as ‘International Workers Day’ or ‘Labour Day’ to commemorate 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago have undergone series of changes in the purpose and message behind it. I call myself a labourer because I take pride in calling myself a spinner, weaver, farmer and scavenger.

Poverty Alleviation_ Imperative for Sustainable Development (1)
Society, SPOTLIGHT

Poverty Alleviation: An imperative for sustainable development

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“Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime.”― Aristotle In simple words, poverty refers to the denial of choices and opportunities, meaning thereby that it will offer insufficiency of food, clothes, education, health, and other basic necessities leading to violation of human dignity due to social discrimination. Human being subjected to poverty will fight for survival

Sustainable Development Goals
Society, SPOTLIGHT

Sustainable Development Goals

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In view of the challenges faced by civilization, the United Nations Development Programme has been pushing for the realization of sustainable development goals (SDGs). Sustainable development for saving earth while every survives with food, shelter, health, happiness and, prosperity. Buzz words of sustainable development, food, health, earth etc. are discussed extensively for better future. Let

COVID-19 Strengthening Scientific Temper
Education, SPOTLIGHT

COVID-19 to Strengthen Scientific Temper

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COVID-19 has made it a usual practice to see the statistics about the number of infections, successful treatments, and the loss of lives across the world. The monstrous virus has made the life miserable through unavoidable lockdown happening around.  After the WHO proclaims the COVID19 as a pandemic, the citizens of every nation are scared

Impact of COVID-19 on Sports
Sports

Impact of COVID-19 on sports

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The novel coronavirus has thrown a challenging task in front of all countries and organisations across the world and sports are no exception to this. It has badly affected few of the world’s greatest and most awaited tournaments including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It is the first time since World War 2 that an Olympics

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