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SARG 2019

The South Asia Summer Reading Group (SARG) is an informal organization of individuals with an interest in the politics of South Asia that read and review significant books focused on South Asian politics over the course of a summer. This week Neelanjan Sircar delves into Gabrielle Kruks-Wisner’s micro-level theory of how citizens in India mobilize to make demands upon the state for public goods and services. Find his review here and the book, Claiming the State: Active Citizenship and Social Welfare in Rural India, here.

EXCLUSIVES

India Ink's exclusives are your one stop shop for views of scholars, politicians, and journalists from Washington D.C. and South Asia on issues facing India and the world. We bring you succinct analysis on all that which makes news, and the intricacies that are often overlooked.
Read our featured interviews and listen to our podcasts below, and find more in our archives.

Exclusive Interview with Ambassador Yogendra Kumar

In conversation with Ambassador Kumar on his career in the Indian Foreign Services, Chinese developments in the Indian Ocean, his books and more.

EXCLUSIVE: In conversation with Ambassador Richard Verma, former United States ambassador to India

India Ink sat down with Ambassador Richard Verma to discuss his views and reflections on the US-India relation, foreign policy issues and his tour of India.

Exclusive conversation with IIPL CEO Amita Poole

In conversation with India Ink, Ms. Poole talks about the projects she has worked on, including the US Capitol, and what it means to be a woman in a field like hers.

Exclusive: Sanjeev Joshipura, Executive Director of Indiaspora, speaks with India Ink

Sanjeev Joshipura, Executive Director of Indiaspora, a non-profit that works to transform the success of Indian Americans into meaningful impact worldwide, spoke with India Ink earlier this year about the history of the Indian diaspora, the growing need for Indian-American political engagement, and what it means to be Indian-American today.

EXCLUSIVE: India Ink talks to founder of Lend-A-Hand-India, Raj Gilda

In this exclusive with India Ink, Raj Gilda explains the factors that motivated him to leave the corporate world in order to focus entirely on social entrepreneurship, as well as the greatest obstacles he faced through Lend-A-Hand India’s growth.

OPINIONS

Catch up on all that's latest in politics, policy, and economics of India in India Ink's Opinions and find more in our archives.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership: A Worthwhile Commitment

Adithi Sanjay makes a case for India’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to strengthen regional ties and ensure the nation’s long-term economic welfare.

Expert Opinion: India's Twin Balance Sheet Problem

Dr. Shraeen Joshi and former Indian bureaucrat, Hardayal Singh discuss the issue of India's twin balance sheet and what it means for growth.

CAPF: The Neglected Second Child of Indian Defense

Despite being first-responders to most security threats in India, the CAPF have long suffered financial and institutional challenges. Things must change if India is to continue maintaining an effective defense apparatus.

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

We bring you detailed research and analysis on India's challenges as India Ink's Commentary & Analysis. Find more in our archives.

The Politics of India's Push for Renewable Energy

Abhinav Ketineni explores the political challenges facing India in its push for renewable energy and the steps it needs to take to ensure sustained growth in its renewable energy sector and in its overall economy.

Aadhaar and the Right to Privacy in Digital India

Adithi Sanjay explores the issue of citizens’ digital privacy with the increasing usage of Aadhaar

India's Sedition Law Needs to Change

Harsh Dubey explains why India's sedition law is purposefully vague and outdated and therefore must be repealed.

About india ink

INDIA INK aims to take complete advantage of our location, sitting in Washington D.C. and interact with the leading India and South Asia analysts, diplomats as well as other government officials and visiting dignitaries to bring you the most comprehensive and informed perspectives on issues.

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India Ink is run by the students of Georgetown University with a keen focus on India and South Asia. It is a one-stop blog on India, its politics, and its ties with the world. We bring you experts from India and Washington D.C. to create a unique mix of regional and international perspectives on all things India. From the Hilltop in D.C. we interact with the leading India and South Asia analysts, diplomats, politicians, and visiting dignitaries to bring you the most comprehensive and informed viewpoints. We put this all together with opinions, commentary, and interviews to help you navigate the complex landscape of the world's largest democracy.

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