Urban governance, cities

Urban governance: The harsh reality behind India’s crumbling cities

Beneath the facade of transformative projects lies poor urban governance and neglect that betray the hopes of millions. #UrbanGovernance #infrastructure #cities Read more »
Farm mechanisation in India

Farm mechanisation can transform India’s agriculture

Farm mechanisation will not only enhance yields and resource efficiency, but also empower women, youth, and smallholder farmers for sustainability of agriculture. Read more »
Trump's tariffs war

Trump’s isolationist policies will undermine US’ global influence

Once the architect of the global order, the United States is now dismantling its own legacy through the isolationist policies of President Trump. #Trump #USeconomy Read more »
Prohibition policy in Bihar

Bihar’s liquor ban: Why prohibition policies fail in India

Bihar’s prohibition policy created a thriving black market, fuelled crime, and drained state revenues, mirroring the failure of liquor bans in other states. Read more »
ESDM sector

India’s ESDM sector eyes a $400 billion growth story

Government policies, semiconductor investments, and tariff reforms are shaping the trajectory of the manufacturing ecosystem of India’s ESDM sector. #ESDM #electronics #PLI Read more »
tariff wars,

Protectionism and tariff wars: Lessons from history and rising global risks

History shows that prolonged tariff wars fuel inflation, stifle innovation, and erode diplomatic ties, ultimately leading to more economic losers than winners. #tradewars #tariffs #protectionism #Trump2.0 Read more »
food security

Food security: India’s focus must shift to nutritional security

India’s outdated approach to food security has led to rising malnutrition and non-communicable diseases, demanding urgent reforms in regulation and consumer affairs. #foodsecurity Read more »
unpaid work and care services by women

Unpaid work biggest stumbling block to gender equality

Unpaid work continues to burden young girls, calling for urgent policy interventions for a fairer future. #gender #carework Read more »
Private equity in healthcare, budget 2025

Budget 2025-26: A leg up for healthcare, but challenges persist

Budget 2025-26 expands healthcare funding, but without structural reforms, quality care remains out of reach for many. #Budget2025 #healthcare Read more »
WHO crisis, US withdrawal from WHO

US withdrawal, WHO crisis, and the global health order

The WHO crisis triggered by the US withdrawal offers India and emerging economies a chance to drive a more equitable global health agenda. #US #WHO #globalhealth Read more »