Train accident

Rusty rails: Train accident exposes chasm between ambitions and realities

The train accident involving Kanchanjungha Express has raised questions about prioritising aesthetics over safety measures. #train #railways Read more »
natural gas, LNG

Soaring LNG prices threaten India’s energy security

LNG prices in Asia have doubled since March, squeezing India's gas-based power sector and forcing government intervention. #LNG Read more »
coal reforms

Coal reforms 3.0 key to India’s energy independence

Coal reforms 3.0 seeks to eliminate imports, promote private investment, and resolve recent controversies through enhanced transparency. #coalreforms #coal Read more »
Another Trump presidency could disrupt global trade

Another Trump presidency could disrupt global trade

A potential return of Donald Trump to the White House threatens to paralyse the WTO, escalate global trade wars, and undermine multilateral agreements. #WTO #globaltrade #economy Read more »
health insurance

Health insurance: Insurers eye profits amid lax regulation

Despite reforms, frequent premium hikes and limited OPD coverage leave Indian health insurance policyholders frustrated. #health #insurance #policy Read more »
EU carbon tax mechanism

EU’s CBAM: Need to move from carbon tax to climate fairness

Calculation of carbon tax based on cumulative emissions will rectify the disparity in the EU's CBAM mechanism. Read more »
Female representation in Lok Sabha

Female representation in politics a story of missed opportunities

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections present a mixed picture for female representation, with rising candidate numbers but a declining success rate. Read more »
digital news publishers vs big tech

India must break the grip of Big Tech on digital news

India is struggling to regulate Big Tech and ensure a healthy digital news ecosystem for its citizens. #bigtech #digitalnews #DigitalCompetitionBill Read more »
India faces climate adaptation finance gap

India needs a climate adaptation finance fix

Effective adaptation finance requires strong political will, improved institutional coordination, and engaging both public and private resources. Read more »
The rupee free fall

RBI battles relentless rupee slide: Can fresh investments stem the tide?

Despite RBI intervention, the rupee remains vulnerable due to a potential shift in US monetary policy and global economic slowdown. #rupee #monetarypolicy #RBI Read more »