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COVID-19 in India: Strategy Has to Address Human Behavior

In the wake of the global crisis triggered by the novel Coronavirus pandemic, Jim O’Neill’s comments about Indian governance was not only uncharitable but also uncalled for.¹ The discussion was about how Western countries should learn ....

March 24, 2020 Governance and Political Studies , Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , India , China , governance , strategy , UK , Coronavirus , Pandemic , Covid , Jim O'Neill , Public health , Civic liberties , Social distancing , Lock down , Behavioral fatigue , Isolation , Quarantine

Book discussion, ‘Towards a New India – Governance Transformed 2014-2019’ authored by Mr V. Srinivas

On 11th March 2020, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held a book discussion on the book, ‘Towards a New India – Governance Transformed 2014-2019’, written by Mr V. Srinivas, Additional Secretary to Government of India in the Depar....

March 23, 2020 Governance and Political Studies , Book Discussions , Towards a New India , Governance Transformed , Mr V. Srinivas , Department of Administrative Reforms

Coronavirus : The need for a comprehensive Indian stimulus package to tackle health emergency, protect jobs and build a durable social security system for the future

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

Prime Minister in his address to the nation on 19th March announced the setting up of an economic task force under the Finance Minister to formulate India’s response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Covid-19 crisis is being projected as a cris....

March 22, 2020 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , Covid-19 , Economic impact , Indian response , CSR funds , Oil prices , Economic stimulus package , Health crisis

Introduction to Indian Strategic Thinking for Diplomats 2.0

On 17 February 2020, VIF held the second workshop for foreign diplomats posted in embassies based in New Delhi. It was the second time this initiative was taken to bring together diplomats from countries around the world and introduce them to the co....

March 19, 2020 Governance and Political Studies , Seminars , Radicalisation , J&K , Soft Power , India’s foreign policy , Indian Strategic Thinking , Counter terrorism , Strategic affairs , Civilisational links , India’s strategic approach

Discussion on ‘Remedial Measures to counter possible spread of Coronavirus'

The Vivekananda International Foundation organized a discussion with a delegation led by Lt Gen RS Grewal, Director General Medical Services (DGMS), Army, on ‘Remedial Measures to counter possible spread of Coronavirus' on 06 March 2020. Air Commod....

March 17, 2020 Governance and Political Studies , Interaction , China , Wuhan , Coronavirus , WHO , World Health Organization , Crisis

सरकारी आंकड़ों पर विवाद का समाधान

Rajesh Singh Article

सरकारी आंकड़े आम तौर पर राजनीतिक टकराव का विषय नहीं होते क्योंकि टकराव या होहल्ले की इच्छा रखने �....

February 28, 2020 Governance and Political Studies , Article , Rangarajan CommissionNational Statistical FundNational Statistical Commission (NSC)Central Statistics Office , सरकारी आंकड़े , राष्ट्रीय सांख्यिकी आयोग , सांविधिक नियामकीय संस्था

Understanding India's Genome Project

Rajesh Singh Commentary

If things proceed as planned, an ambitious project to understand India’s enormous genetic diversity will be launched later this year. This will arguably be the first of its kind to be initiated in the country under the aegis of the government of In....

February 25, 2020 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , Genome , GIP , DNA , Indian Institute of Science , Genetics , India's Genome Project

पूर्वोत्तर में तस्वीर बदलने वाले समझौते

Rajesh Singh Article

पिछले दिनों दो अहम समझौते किए गए और उनसे पूर्वोत्तर में स्थायी शांति और समृद्धि आने की उम्मीद ह�....

February 14, 2020 Governance and Political Studies , Article , Bru-Reang people , Mizo , Bodoland , Bodoland Territorial Council

Addressing the Slugfest over Government Statistics

Rajesh Singh Commentary

The arena of government statistical data is an unlikely subject for a political slugfest, given that there is a plethora of issues that can and do engage those who are suitably inclined. Besides, it is too ‘dull’ a matter to catch the attention o....

February 11, 2020 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , Central Statistics Office , National Statistical Commission (NSC) , National Statistical Fund , Rangarajan Commission

भारत के चीफ ऑफ डिफेंस स्टाफ: कुछ अनसुलझे मुद्दे

Gautam Sen Article

भारत सरकार ने देश की रक्षा सेवाओं से जुड़े सभी मामलों पर रक्षा मंत्री के इकलौते सलाहकार तथा सैन्�....

February 04, 2020 Defence , Governance and Political Studies , Article , DMARevenue budgetCapital budgetDODPrincipal AdvisorAcquisition PlansCDS