Cover Story: Language diversity Lingua franca?: Controversy over Hindi puts focus on linguistic pluralityRamesh ChakrapaniA controversy surrounding the promotion of Hindi as a link language brings the issue of linguistic plurality back into the limelight.
Datacard Shining sectorRamesh ChakrapaniIndia is the world’s second-largest steel producer. While the country’s consumption is on the rise, exports are erratic.
Ports Ports: Untapped potential Ramesh ChakrapaniMajor ports have recorded robust growth in net profit in recent years, but a falling port utilisation rate continues to be a cause for concern.
Tackling obesity Ramesh ChakrapaniThe book calls for urgent steps to deal with India’s most recent, and wholly preventable, health crisis.
Fish production Fisheries sector: Growing catch RAMESH CHAKRAPANIThe fisheries sector has recorded healthy growth in production and exports in recent years, placing India among the top 10 worldwide in both fields.
Panchayats Kerala: Power to panchayats RAMESH CHAKRAPANIKerala shows the way in devolving power and resources to panchayats.
Domestic tourism Internal travel Ramesh ChakrapaniStatistics on domestic tourism throw up interesting trends on where Indians are travelling within the country.
Livestock and poultry Livestock and poultry: Rising stockRAMESH CHAKRAPANIExotic livestock breeds are growing significantly while indigenous cattle are stuck in a low-growth zone, according to the latest Livestock Census.
Narcotics On a high RAMESH CHAKRAPANIThe seizure of various kinds of narcotic drugs recorded a significant rise in 2017, according to data from the Narcotics Control Bureau.
Narcotics Quantum jump in drugs seizure in 2017 RAMESH CHAKRAPANIThe seizure of various kinds of narcotic drugs recorded a significant rise in 2017, according to data from the Narcotics Control Bureau.
Pharma exports to China Pharmaceutical exports: Window of opportunityRAMESH CHAKRAPANIIndia’s pharmaceutical exports to China have enormous growth potential and could play a vital role in reducing the bilateral trade deficit.
Onion exports Onion woesRamesh ChakrapaniThe government bans exports of the staple vegetable in a bid to rein in spiralling domestic prices.
How the Kyelong Museum of Himachal Pradesh came into being If you ever travel from Manali to Ladakh, stop by Kyelong and step into the museum.
