India's arctic policy dilemma

India’s Arctic policy regime and its geopolitical significance

India’s Arctic policy faces a strategic dilemma in the context of the Western sanctions on Russia because of its several pending projects with Moscow. Read more »
School education in india

New study reveals sorry state of affairs in school education

The Foundational Learning Study 2022 has found that 37% students in third standard have limited foundational numeracy skills, while 11% lack the most basic knowledge and skills. Read more »
ESG reporting

Climate change: World cities need to weatherproof themselves

Policy makers have their task cut out with climate change manifesting as extreme weather events threatening to make many cities unliveable. Read more »
CBAM blow to steel exports to EU

Damage control: A case for scrapping export duty on steel

A thorough cost-benefit analysis needs to be done to ascertain if the export duty on steel had delivered the desired outcomes. Read more »
solar energy

Shift to renewables will cut cost of farming, strengthen food security

A swift shift towards renewables will help India meet its energy requirements in a cost-effective way and will strengthen food security. Read more »
global warming and climate change

Global climate change report highlights urgent need for emissions cut

A climate change report by US federal agency proves long-term warming trends continue unabated despite comforting touch of La Nina. Read more »
Indian railways, Budget 2023 and urban infrastructure

Indian economy not out of the woods yet, despite green shoots

Pickup in GST collections and consumer spending no solace for Indian economy which is suffering from high inflation, lacklustre monsoon rains, and global uncertainties. Read more »
EV, electric vehicles future

EV Push: Carmakers vie for a pie in the nascent electric vehicles market

Policy changes, consumer preferences, and energy prices foretell the coming of an electric vehicles (EV) revolution in India. Read more »
The rupee free fall

GDP growth: Indian economy faces global headwinds

The GDP growth rate in the April-June quarter was the highest in a year, helped by a revival in domestic demand and a favourable base effect. Read more »
crimes against women, Indian middle

Crimes against women: What causes the rise in gender-based violence

Crimes against women are rooted in the cultural and institutional social structures such as discriminatory rules, customs, traditions, laws and misogynistic language. Read more »