16th Finance Commission

Fiscal federalism: Karnataka demands a fairer deal from the 16th Finance Commission

Karnataka’s submission to the 16th Finance Commission challenges the current formula and calls for performance-linked devolution. #policy #fiscalfederalism #Karnataka Read more »
foreign universities in India and higher education

Foreign Universities in India: High-stakes gamble in higher education

Without parallel fixes in school quality and faculty retention, campuses of foreign universities in India risk deepening the very inequalities they are meant to cure. #highereducation Read more »
Bengal SSC recruitment scam

Sweeping justice, lasting injustice: Lessons from Bengal SSC recruitment scam

The Supreme Court verdict on the West Bengal SSC recruitment scam exposes the institutional rot in public hiring, and highlights the perils of collective punishment. #Bengal #SSC #scam Read more »
education in India

Recasting education as peace infrastructure is our best defence against violence

The NEP 2020 holds the promise of transforming India’s education system into a foundation for emotional resilience and democratic citizenship. #education #NEP2020 Read more »
vocational education in India

Vocational education plan needs more than just good intentions

Without robust infrastructure, industry linkages, and quality assurance, vocational education risks becoming another underutilised policy. Read more »