Kritic Angle

King Jones Translated from Malayalam The international community has increasingly scrutinized India's foreign policy, particularly its pragmatic approach known as "multi-alignment." This strategy, which involves balancing relationships with rival powers and pursuing transactional interests, has drawn criticism from global partners who question India's ability to navigate complex regional security dynamics effectively. A significant point of contention arises from India's sta

Diksha Agrawal John List, a prominent economist known for his extensive research on scalable ideas, provides valuable insights into why certain policies fail to achieve their intended goals. We can better understand the difficulties faced in the Indian context and how they manifest in particular policy implementations by looking at the five main causes of policy failure that List outlines. 1. Phenomenon of False Narratives False narratives can distort perceptions of policy ef

Nagamani Haridas Original Text From Kannada - Caste influences voter behavior, often leading to the formation of caste-based political parties that cater to specific groups. - Political leaders frequently leverage caste identities to mobilize support and secure electoral victories. - Caste dynamics can impact policy-making, as elected officials may prioritize the interests of their caste constituents over broader societal needs. The influence of caste on Indian politics is a

Nancy An alternative history of Easter Island, the book meticulously lays bare the layered and often overlooked violence unleashed by outsiders: a slow devastation wrought through enslavement, killings, introduced diseases, missionary incursions, and extractive regimes. Island at the Edge of the World: The Forgotten History of Easter Island By Mike Pitts Mariner Books, 2026 In the southeastern Pacific Ocean lies an island so remote and lonely that it is often described as sta

Usha Ramanathan Drawing on field surveys & policy documents, a collection of articles examines how digitalisation has failed India’s most vulnerable. Digital delivery is mistaken for actual delivery, the state is withdrawing from basic services, and digitalisation has not delivered what was promised. Digitalisation in India: The Class Agenda Edited by the Research Unit for Political Economy (RUPE) Three Essays Collective, Gurugram, 2025 These are strange times. The world is g