Insights:: Loksabha, Rajya sabha and All India Radio Discussions - Summaries

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Lok Sabha,  Rajya Sabha and All India Radio  Discussions – Summaries

1. India’s World – Brexit and its consequences
2. The Big Picture – Fighting the drought: Is it all about funds?
3. The Big Picture – Patidar agitation erupts again: Reconciling social strife & investment
4. The Big Picture – Water Crisis: Why has it reached such proportions?
5. The Big Picture – Uttarakhand: The way forward
6. India’s World – India-US Logistics Support Agreement
7. The Big Picture – Crowd management in temples: Lessons from Kollam fire
8. The Big Picture – Tackling the NPA explosion: Privatisation or Bankruptcy bill
9. The Big Picture -Uttarakhand HC decision: What does it mean?
10. The Big Picture – Pak team in Pathankot: New Beginning or strategic folly?
11. The Big Picture – Will reservation in pvt sector stem naxalism?
12. The Big Picture – GST Bill: Why is it still not passed?
13. The Big Picture – Haryana & Rajasthan: Education criteria in local elections
14. The Big Picture – World Culture Festival: NGT order, defiance, outcome
15. The Big Picture – Legislative backing for Aadhaar: How will it help?
16. The Big Picture: Union Budget – Arun Jaitley’s roadmap
17. The Big Picture – Thrust on Agriculture and Rural Economy: Is it a game changer?
18. India’s World – Militarizing the South China Sea
19. The Big Picture – Reservation demands: What’s the solution?
20. The Big Picture – Railway Budget: What’s on offer?
21. The Big Picture – Net Neutrality: Has TRAI said the final word?
22. India’s World – Importance of the TPP deal
23. The Big Picture – Writing off bad bank loans
24. The Big Picture – Raghuram Rajan’s red flag on GDP
25. The Big Picture – 10 years of MGNREGA: How successful?
26. India’s World – Impact of Chinese slowdown
27. The Big Picture – Religion and Women’s Rights
28. The Big Picture – Minority status to Universities: Is it necessary?
29. The Big Picture – Conflict in Middle East: Shia Vs Sunni?
30. Special Report – India-Indonesia: A Timeless Bond
31. The Big Picture – Devaluation of Chinese Yuan: What’s the global impact
32. India’s World – New directions in Indian foreign policy
33. The Big Picture – Terror attacks: Can India have a standard doctrine?
34. The Big Picture – State of Agriculture and Rural Economy
35. The Big Picture – Taking Stock: Defence Sector
36. The Big Picture – Future of Indian Education
37. The Big Picture – Developments in Arunachal Pradesh: Row over Governor’s role
38. The Big Picture – Challenges for ‘Make in India’
39. The Big Picture – Juvenile Justice Bill
40. The Big Picture – Impact of US FED rate hike
41. The Big Picture – WTO Meet in Nairobi
42. The Big Picture – Court-monitored CBI probes: Is judiciary overstepping its brief?
43. The Big Picture – Pollution in Metros: Practical options on Pollution
44. The Big Picture – Rains in Chennai
45. The Big Picture – GDP numbers & Monetary Policy
46. The Big Picture – Bihar to ban alcohol from April 1, 2016: Has prohibition worked anywhere?
47. The Big Picture – FDI: The way forward?
48. The Big Picture – Will ASEAN economic union help India?
49. The Big Picture – G20 summit: Key takeaways
50. The Big Picture – Options for government on economic & policy reforms
51. The Big Picture – Is it time to dump sedition law?
52. The Big Picture – The road ahead for Myanmar
53. India’s World – India-Nepal acrimony increases
54. India’s World – US-China face-off in South China Sea
55. The Big Picture – China ends one child policy: Time to dump Malthusian theory?
56. The Big Picture – Ease of Doing Business: What has changed?
57. The Big Picture – What caused the crisis in West Asia?
58. The Big Picture – India-Africa Forum Summit: What is the agenda?
59. The Big Picture – Checking atrocities against Dalits
60. India’s World – China commissions dam on Brahmaputra
61. The Big Picture – Uniform Civil Code: What’s the agenda?
62. India’s World – Indian concern over a US-Pak Nuclear deal
63. India’s World – Russia’s Gambit in Syria
64. The Big Picture – Implications of SC’s order on Aadhaar
65. The Big Picture – Indo-German Ties: How does each nation benefit?
66. Lok Sabha TV Insights: India Germany Bilateral Ties
67. Lok Sabha TV Insights: One Year of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
68. The Big Picture – UNSC Reforms: Can India find a place in the Council?
69. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Rising Ozone pollution in the cities
70. The Big Picture – India’s message to Pakistan at the UN
71. The Big Picture – Raghuram Rajan’s booster dose for Indian economy
72. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Global Competitiveness Index and India
73. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Water on Mars
74. India’s World – Violence over state boundaries in Nepal
75. India’s World: UN report on Sri Lanka War Crimes
76. The Big Picture – Bureaucratic Reforms: Retiring Non-Performing Officers
77. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Syrian Crisis
78. The Big Picture – RTI: Should Political parties be in its ambit?
79. Lok Sabha TV Insights – G4 Power Parleys
80. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Nepal’s New Constitution
81. The Big Picture – Housing for all: Viability & Roadblocks
82. The Big Picture – Pitfalls in framing National Encryption Policy
83. The Big Picture – Maharashtra Order: What is Sedition?
84. The Big Picture – Refugee crisis in Europe: Why is it ballooning?
85. The Big Picture – Has bitter politics made Parliament dysfunctional?
86. The Big Picture – Oil and Gas auction: How will the new Model work?
87. The Big Picture – China reducing Military Strength: What is the signal?
88. The Big Picture – OROP Decision: What’s in it?
89. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Terror and Pakistan
90. Lok Sabha TV Insights : Naga Peace Deal
91. Lok Sabha TV Insights:  RBI’s Monetary Policy
92. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Terror – An End in Sight?
93. Lok Sabha TV Insights: NITI Aayog
94. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Climate Change Debate
95. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Greek Crisis
96. Lok Sabha TV Insights: US – Cuba Relations – New Era
97. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Israel – US Relations
98. Lok Sabha TV: Net Neutrality Report
99. Lok Sabha T V Insights: Border Dispute Between India and Pakistan
100. Lok Sabha TV  – NITI Aayog Meet and Related Issues
101. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Skill Development – Challenges of Indian Youth
102. Lok Sabha TV Insights – Iran Nuclear Deal
103. Lok Sabha TV Insights – Chinese Meltdown
104. Lok Sabha TV Insights: India – Pakistan Talks
105. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Afghanistan government – Taliban Peace Talks
106. Lok Sabha TV Insights : BRICS’ New Development Bank and India
107. Lok Sabha TV Insights: PM’s Visit to Central Asia
108. Lok Sabha TV Insights:  Greek Crisis – The Referendum
109. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Reforming Irrigation in India (Very Important for Mains – Paper – 3)
110. Lok Sabha TV Insights – Digital India
111. Lok Sabha TV Insights  – Monsoon Impact on Economy
112. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Iran Nuclear Deal
113. The Big Picture – Today’s India and Lessons from Emergency
114. The Big Picture – Is Afghanistan Slipping Back into Chaos?
115. India’s World – Nepal Grapples with Constitution Drafting
116. The Big Picture – Railways: What’s the right track?
117. India’s World – The Rohingya Refugee Crisis
118. The Big Picture – ICDS & Mid-day Meals: Who Should Decide the Food Mix?
119. India’s World – Afghan-Pak intelligence cooperation deal
120. The Big Picture – Maggi Controversy: Liability of Star Endorsers
121. The Big Picture – How will RBI policy impact economy?
122. India’s World – India-Iran deal on Chabahar Port
123. The Big Picture – Teesta deal: Why is it Again on the Backburner?
124. The Big Picture – One year of NDA Govt: Defence sector
125. The Big Picture – FDI in Multi-Brand Retail: What is its fate?
126. The Big Picture – One year of NDA Govt: How the social sector has fared?
127. The Big Picture – India-South Korea Ties: Where is it Heading?
128. The Big Picture – PM Modi’s China Visit: What are the Takeaways?
129. The Big Picture – Chief Minister Vs Lieutenant Governor: Rules, Rights and Responsibilities
130. The Big Picture – Black Money Law: Will it act as a deterrent?
131. The Big Picture – SC’s Curb on Government Ads: Pros and Cons
132. The Big Picture – UK Elections: How did Tories surprise all?
133. India’s World – Charity and Geo-Politics in Nepal quake relief
134. The Big Picture – Real Estate Bill: What are the points of conflict?
135. The Big Picture – GST: What’s the point of conflict now?
136. The Big Picture – France Spy Bill: Legalising mass surveillance?
137. The Big Picture – India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement
138. India’s World – Iran Nuclear Deal sealed
139. The Big Picture – PM Narendra Modi’s Canadian and   Europe visit: What’s on offer?
140. The Big Picture – Re-settling Kashmiri Pandits: Enclaves or assimilate?
141. The Big Picture – Real Estate Bill: How will it protect home buyers?
142. The Big Picture – Have Indian cities become unliveable?
143. The Big Picture – Marital Rape: Should it be punished?
144. The Big Picture – China Pakistan deal: Should India be  concerned?
145. The Big Picture – E-voting for NRIs and migrant labour:  Pros and Cons
146. The Big Picture – CJI declines to join NJAC Committee: Implications?
147. The Big Picture – How prepared is India to tackle an  Earthquake?
148. The Big Picture – Net Neutrality: Intricacies and  implications
149. The Big Picture – Should UGC be scrapped?
150. The Big Picture – Yemen and West Asia: Where is the conflict headed?
151. The Big Picture – Prevention of Corruption Act: Should it  be amended?
152. The Big Picture – Signals from Economic Survey
153. The Big Picture – Journalists Wage Board: When will see  light?
154. The Big Picture – Budget Session: Hits and misses
155. The Big Picture – Farmers back in focus: Why has the discourse  changed?
156. The Big Picture – Black Money Bill: Will it be effective?
157. The Big Picture – Indo-Sri Lankan relations: Has it been  recalibrated?
158. The Big Picture – Land Bill: Can amended version stand scrutiny?
159. India’s World – Democratic Crisis in Maldives
160. The Big Picture – Budget 2015: Implications for Social Sector
161. The Big Picture – Rape documentary: Attitudes and challenges
162. The Big Picture – 14th Finance Commission: Breaking new path?
163. The Big Picture – Rail Budget: Is it on new tracks?
164. The Big Picture – Land Acquisition Bill: What is the opposition?
165. The Big Picture – President’s address: What’s the vision?
166. The Big Picture – Swine Flu: Assuming epidemic proportions?
167. India’s World – Greece on collision course with EU
168. The Big Picture – PM’s message on religious tolerance
169. The Big Picture – Indo-Sri Lanka ties: A new chapter?
170. The Big Picture – BIMARU States’ HDI improving: How and its impact
171. State of the Economy – State of Healthcare in India
172. The Big Picture – Revised GDP data: Why the mismatch with reality?
173. The Big Picture – Bihar Imbroglio: Why has it escalated?
174. The Big Picture – HSBC List: What’s the way ahead?
175. The Big Picture – AAP Sweep: What are the national implications?
176. The Big Picture – Class Vs Caste in Delhi Elections
177. The Big Picture – Can NOTA option impact candidate selection?
178. The Big Picture – Threat of crony capitalism: Can it be curbed?
179. The Big Picture – Revising GDP calculation: How will it help?
180. The Big Picture – Party funding: Do parties get clean funds?
181. Special Report – Indo-US relations
182. The Big Picture – Gandhi and the attempted Godse revival
183. The Big Picture – Vodafone decision: Will it trigger investments?
184. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Broadening the spectrum
185. The Big Picture – Importance of Census Data on Religion
186. Lok Sabha TV Insights – Climate Change: Realism Needed
187. Special Report – The Abortion Law conundrum
188. The Big Picture – Day 2 of President Obama’s visit to India: The takeaways
189. Lok Sabha TV Insights – Legacy of Netaji
190. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Obama in India: Symbolism and Substance
191. The Big Picture – Liberalising labour laws: Will it improve the industrial climate?
192. The Big Picture – The New Economic Roadmap
193. The Big Picture – Food Security Net: Reduced coverage?
194. The Big Picture – Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Will it be worked out?
195. The Big Picture – J&K Government: How long can it be stalled?
196. LokSabha TV Insights: Air Pollution in Delhi
197. India’s World – Europe and spread of Jihad
198. The Big Picture – Land act ordinance: Will it stand scrutiny?
199. The Big Picture – RBI rate cut: What will be the impact?
200. Loksabha TV Insights: RBI’s interest-ing move
201. The Big Picture – Investment meets: Promises and outcomes
202. The Big Picture – DRDO Chief sacked: What ails DRDO?
203. Loksabha TV Insights: Police under siege?
204. Loksabha TV Insights: Atrocities of Boko Haram
205. The Big Picture – Europe in turmoil: Can it tackle intolerance?
206. Loksabha TV Insights: PDS Reforms
207. India’s World – Significance of Eurasian Economic Union
208. Loksabha Insights: Learning Beyond Textbooks
209. The Big Picture – Freedom of Expression Vs Expression of Hate
210. Loksabha TV Insights: Terrorism – No End in Sight
211. The Big Picture – Regulatory Body for Media Institutes
212. The Big Picture – Has Inflation been tamed?
213. India’s World – China builds dams on Brahmaputra
214. Lok Sabha TV Insights – 13th Paravasi Bhartiya Divas
215. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Educational Qualification and Elections
216. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Health begins with policy
217. The Big Picture – Is Pakistan losing its war on terror?
218. India’s World – Russia’s Economic Crisis
219. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Redrawing Plan and Policy
220. The Big Picture – Has Indian defence policy kept up to nation’s needs?
221. Lok Sabha TV Insights: Land Acquisition Ordinance
222. Lok Sabha Insights – Trail of Terror
223. The Big Picture – Is Indian secularism on test?
224. The Big Picture – Indian agricultural scenario: What has been the problem?
225. The Big Picture – Private Sector’s role in the Indian Economy
226. The Big Picture – Indian Foreign Policy: Is it heading in the right direction?
227. Lok Sabha Insights – Ordinances on Coal and Insurance
228. Lok Sabha Insights: Legacy of Madan Mohan Malviya
229. Lok Sabha – Insights: Working of Parliament in Winter Session
230. The Big Picture – Has Parliament become a mere game of numbers?
231. The Big Picture – US-Cuba ties: Why and what it means?
232. The Big Picture – Rupee Crash: Is it due to international factors?
233. The Big Picture – Uniform Civil Code: What’s the blueprint?
234. The Big Picture – GST: What does it mean and what held it back?
235. The Big Picture – Has the India-US deal cleared way for WTO pact?
236. The Big Picture – Are religious conversions affecting social harmony?
237. News Analysis: Financial Crises in Aviation Sector
238. The Big Picture – Content on Internet: Should there be reasonable restrictions?
239. The Big Picture – Climate Change: Will there be a global pact on emissions?
240. News Analysis: Safety of Working Women
241. The Big Picture – Planning Commission Alternative: What’s on offer?
242. The Big Picture – Sanskrit conundrum: What’s the national policy?
243. News Analysis: Social Justice Bench At Supreme Court
244. The Big Picture – Petrol & Diesel Prices: Are consumers deprived of full benefit?
245. News Analysis: 30 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy – Lessons to Lean
246. The Big Picture – Land Swap with Bangladesh: Will it check illegal migration?
247. News Analysis: Maoist Attack on Security Forces
248. News Analysis: Land Swap Deal With Bangladesh and National Security
249. The Big Picture – Black money: Is it a long haul now?
250. The Big Picture – SAARC SUMMIT: Has India enhanced ties with neighbours?
251. The Big Picture – Cyber Security Policy: Will it secure Systems and Privacy
252. Special Report – Refugees in India: Guests of Destiny
253. News Analysis: Outcome of Recent SAARC Summit
254. News Analysis: Maritime and Coastal Security Aftermath 26/11 Terror Attack on Mumbai
255. News Analysis: Is SAARC relevant today?
256. News Analysis: US President’s Presence on Republic Day in 2015 and Its Strategic Significance
257. News Analysis: Climate Change and Poverty (Audio)
258. Nepal’s Constitutional Logjam
259. The Big Picture – CBI’s credibility crisis
260. The Big Picture – Rampal Phenomena: How and why do Godmen flourish?
261. India’s World – China’s interests in Afghanistan
262. The Big Picture – Gujarat’s compulsory voting model: Can it work?
263. The Big Picture – Global agri products price crash: Impact on India
264. The Big Picture – Wagah Blasts: What’s the message in it for Pakistan and India?
265. The Big Picture – Why is the communal temperature on the rise in Delhi?
266. Special Report – Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna
267. The Big Picture – Trying minors as adults: Is it justified?
268. India’s World – India-Nepal Historic Power Deal
269. The Big Picture – Treaty making powers: Can Judiciary over-rule Executive?
270. The Big Picture – Black money: What is the real issue?
271. The Big Picture – Non-essential imports: How can they be substituted?
272. The Big Picture – Impact of Gas Pricing and Diesel De-Regulation on Economy
273. The Big Picture – NGOs in dock: Need for scrutiny?
274. The Big Picture – Labour reforms: Do they balance labour and industry concerns?
275. Public Private Partnership (PPP) 
276. The Big Picture – War on Malnutrition and Poverty: Welfare schemes helped?
277. The Big Picture – Low Inflation: Is economy back on track?
278. The Big Picture – Whips’ Conference: Codifying conduct and privileges
279. The Big Picture – Gaza Crisis: Should India be neutral?
280. India’s World – Democracy protests in Hong Kong
281. The Big Picture – Free Trade Agreements: Harmful or Helpful to Build?
282. The Big Picture – Changing GDP parameters: How will it help?
283. The Big Picture – Violations of Ceasefire: Why has it assumed such dimensions?
284. The Big Picture – Media, Activism in Conflict Zones in West Asia and Middle East
285. The Big Picture – Vacancies in Key Posts: What is the impact?
286. The Big Picture – Defying Election Commission: How to handle it?
287. The Big Picture – Al Qaeda Vs IS: Can it pose a threat to India?
288. The Big Picture – Modi’s US Visit: Has it heralded a new beginning?
289. The Big Picture – FDI in insurance: Will it kick-start investments?
290. The Big Picture – Jayalalithaa Conviction: How to hasten justice?
291. The Big Picture – US strategy against ISIS: Will it work?
292. The Big Picture – Coal block allocation cancellations: Implications and future?
293. The Big Picture – CBI: Should it be within the ambit of RTI and Whistleblower laws?
294. The Big Picture – Scotland Vote: What does it imply?