Feroze Varun Gandhi

The writer is a BJP Lok Sabha MP

Authors you can follow

More From Feroze Varun Gandhi

In the Global South, there is an increased perception that India is drifting from its historical neutrality on the Palestinian issue. Pranab Mukherjee’s milestone visit to East Jerusalem in 2015 was greeted by protestors questioning India’s growing ties with Israel. C R Sasikumar

Feroze Varun Gandhi writes: New Delhi’s flip-flop on Israel-Palestine is costly for IndiaSubscriber Only

December 01,2023 07:10:18 AM

Any further dilution of India’s historic and principled stand would be detrimental to our long-term aspirations, leadership of Global South and our strategic interests in West Asia

Fri, Dec 01, 2023

Feroze Varun Gandhi on cities’ flooding: Perils of unplanned urbanisationSubscriber Only

July 31,2023 07:07:38 AM

Cities must take lead on climate change, rather than simply reacting to untoward events. Instead of pursuing smart cities, we should invest in rainwater harvesting and better drainage

Mon, Jul 31, 2023

How India’s drug regulatory regime can ensure greater credibility for our pharma industrySubscriber Only

May 18,2023 07:15:17 AM

It must move from being a manufacturer of generic drugs to becoming one associated with quality generic/innovative drugs

Thu, May 18, 2023

Feroze Varun Gandhi writes: India’s urban centres are ailing due to lack of fundsSubscriber Only

February 11,2023 07:30:25 AM

But there are innovative ways to raise revenue. A multi-pronged strategy including fiscal stimuli, civic action needs to be deployed

Sat, Feb 11, 2023

Feroze Varun Gandhi writes: Judicial independence, above allSubscriber Only

December 20,2022 18:47:01 PM

A credible and impartial system of appointing judges is necessary. Any appointment must ensure judicial accountability, fostering a judiciary which, at an individual and systemic level, is independent from other branches of government.

Wed, Dec 21, 2022

Our choking cities: How we can improve air and water quality in urban spacesSubscriber Only

November 10,2022 04:12:29 AM

Urban pollution is rampant in India. But from Chennai to Chandigarh and Mangaluru to Ahmedabad, there are several examples to improve air and water quality. A mindset shift, in citizenry and policymakers, is urgently needed.

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Feroze Varun Gandhi writes: Why our urban spaces need to be reimaginedSubscriber Only

September 24,2022 04:03:36 AM

Feroze Varun Gandhi writes: Indian urban centres need to plan for migration, climate change. Healthcare, affordable housing, sustainability and inclusion hold the key reimagining them

Sat, Sep 24, 2022

Young and waiting: India’s public examination and recruitment system is failing its youthSubscriber Only

July 29,2022 19:45:45 PM

The recruitment process for some government posts never ends. It's diminishing the demographic dividend

Sat, Jul 30, 2022

Why is there no debate in Parliament?Subscriber Only

April 20,2022 04:00:28 AM

Feroze Varun Gandhi writes: MPs are encouraged to blindly follow the party whip. The executive is less accountable and laws are passed with inadequate scrutiny.

Wed, Apr 20, 2022