digital public infrastructure, DPI

Developed world can follow India’s lead in digital public infrastructure

India has taken a lead in rolling out digital public infrastructure, but developed countries face resistance because of concerns over data security and privacy. #DPI #G20 Read more »
Common services centres and e-governance

Universal healthcare: Government schemes must ensure equal access to women

Gender disparities persist even in universal healthcare programmes with women facing unique challenges in accessing care. #ayushmanbharat #pmjay #bsby Read more »
credit offtake

GDP growth: Monsoon woes, inflation threaten recovery

India's GDP growth accelerated to 7.8% in the first quarter of 2023-24, but challenges like weak monsoon and elevated inflation could temper growth in the coming quarters. #GDP #Q1GDP #Indiaeconomy Read more »
BRICS South Africa 2023

Expanded BRICS can reshape the global economic order

Through unity and cooperation, the expanded BRICS can address global imbalances to shape a more equitable world. #brics #g20 #unsc #bricssummit2023 Read more »
ESG framework key to sustainable profits

ESG integration can fuel sustainable excellence

ESG integration can propel companies towards a sustainable future, fostering responsible practices across diverse industries, writes Dr Pushpendra Rai. #esgframework #sustainability #climatechange #globalwarming Read more »
GM mustard

Concerns over environmental impact of GM mustard could delay approval

Pro-GM scientists are upset with the Supreme Court's questions on the environmental impact of GM mustard, and argue that the delay could impact India's edible oil security. #GMMustard #hybridcrops #agriculture #Indianews Read more »
Migrant workers of Kerala

Kerala Story: Migrant workers struggle for equitable healthcare access

Migrant workers encounter a formidable challenge in accessing the famed #publichealthcare system of Kerala. #keralastory #keralamodel #migrantworkers Read more »
challenge of raising climate finance

Climate finance: Investing in the trillion-dollar global opportunity

Governments, corporations, and investors have crucial roles in mobilising climate finance to combat #globalwarming. #climatefinance #climatechange #sustainability Read more »
LPG prices,

LPG price cut: Government unveils its election playbook

LPG subsidies announced by the government may be well intentioned, but may not reach the deserving individuals. #LPG #LPGprices #subsidies #inflation Read more »
evergrande, China plus one, economy, Chinese economy

Evergrande’s fall casts shadow over China story, global economy

As China's property titan Evergrande faces distress, its repercussions send shockwaves through global markets. #evergrande #economy Read more »