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 »
Trump's gender binary policy

Trump’s gender binary policy: A step backward in the fight for equality

President Trump’s executive order enforcing the gender binary policy marks a significant step back in the fight for equality. #gender #Trump Read more »
WHO

WHO: US withdrawal to leave a leadership vacuum

As the US turns its back on the WHO, the future of global health governance hangs in the balance, offering both challenges and opportunities. #WHO #DonaldTrump Read more »
Consumerism in the age of social media

New consumerism: Where algorithms shape aspirations

India’s youth live in a world of hyper-personalised #consumerism and precarious #gig work, raising questions about the cost of convenience. Read more »