Middle class, high taxes

Middle class crisis: Quality of life takes a hit as incomes erode

Rising taxes and inflation are eating into purchasing power, forcing lifestyle cutbacks for India’s middle class and lower-income groups. #middleclass #taxes #inflation Read more »
India's employment crisis

Quality deficit: India’s employment boom isn’t what it seems

Despite growth in employment, India faces a crisis in job quality, sectoral imbalances, and labour force participation, particularly for women. Read more »
India's traditional medicine, Ayurveda

Ayurveda Day 2024: Time to bridge tradition and innovation in healthcare

As Ayurveda seeks to expand its global influence, it must prioritise scientific validation, ethical practices, and collaboration with other medical systems. #Ayurveda Read more »
Namo Drone Didi scheme empowers women in farming

Explained: What is Namo Drone Didi scheme

Namo Drone Didi initiative is transforming the agriculture sector by offering precision farming solutions. Read more »
Health threat from sugary infant food

Sugary infant food: Govts must protect children from commercial interests

Corporate greed and political apathy push sugary infant food, putting the health and well-being of children at risk. Read more »
Female workforce participation rising in India

Gender bender: Rising female workforce marks a major shift

Despite a significant increase in female workforce participation, gender gaps in job security, wages, and working conditions remain. Read more »
right to food programme revamp

Right to food: Tackling malnutrition and diet-driven diseases

India’s right to food programme must focus on the right to healthy food which demands a comprehensive policy framework. Read more »
Indian corporates have toxic work culture.

Toxic work culture will extract heavy human cost

Reports indicate that burnout affects over 62% of Indian employees, exacerbated by the toxic work culture and presenteeism at the workplace. Read more »
India's care economy on the brink

Care-deficit nation: India’s care economy needs a reboot

India's inadequate investment in its care economy and infrastructure is a major barrier to improving female labour force participation. Read more »
Persistent household illiteracy crisis

Household illiteracy: The silent epidemic extracting a heavy human cost

Persistent regional disparities in household illiteracy is hampering India's quest for inclusive development. Read more »