state public universities

State public universities key to higher education revival

Policy reforms and strategic investments are redefining India's education system, ensuring that state public universities remain at the forefront of national development. #universities Read more »
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 »
microplastics

Silent invasion: Microplastics in the human brain an emerging public health threat

As microplastics accumulate in vital organs—especially the brain—scientists warn that we may be witnessing an unfolding public health crisis with unknown consequences. #microplastics 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 »
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 »
ASER 2024

ASER 2024: A paradox of progress in Indian education

ASER 2024 reveals a troubling decline in government school enrolment, hinting at deeper systemic challenges that demand urgent attention. #education #India #society 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 »
Budget 2025-26 focuses on youth

Budget 2025-26 places bet on youth, global competitiveness

With a vision for a future-ready workforce, Budget 2025-26 focuses on skilling, reskilling, and upskilling to align with emerging global economic trends. Read more »
Trump presidency

A junk food presidency: How Trump and the media feed each other

The media’s fixation on Trump ensures that noise triumphs over nuance, turning governance into a spectacle and reducing policy debates to soundbites. #Trump #media Read more »
Gender gap

Gender gap at workplace: Parenthood shapes careers unequally in India

Gender gap: Deep-seated cultural norms and workplace practices are driving a stark divide in how parenthood impacts professional growth for men and women. #gender #workplace #discrimination #society #motherhood Read more »