child marriage

Why child marriage persists in West Bengal despite social progress

West Bengal’s stubbornly high rate of child marriage exposes the limits of legal reform and income growth—and points to girls’ education as the most effective policy lever. #childmarriage #WestBengal Read more »
distress migration

Distress migration: Anti-trafficking policy must focus on mental health

India’s distress migration and trafficking crisis cannot be solved without embedding mental health care into every stage of rescue and rehabilitation. #migration #mentalhealth Read more »
wealth inequality in india

Wealth inequality blind spot: The missing data on the rich

India tracks poverty in detail but lacks credible data on wealth inequality—undermining taxation, policy, and inequality debates. Read more »
Geopolitics and geoeconomics

How geopolitics and geoeconomics shape global power

Geopolitics and geoeconomics are merging, reshaping how international actors compete for global influence. Read more »
judicial independence in India

Judicial independence: Why India needs a fresh reform push

India’s judicial appointment system raises new questions about transparency, accountability and the future of judicial independence. Read more »
future of climate diplomacy

Climate diplomacy must account for domestic inequalities

Economic liberalisation in India has shifted the emissions burden from more equal and developed states to less equal ones. Read more »
social media ban for children

What does Australia’s social media ban really mean

The debate on the social media ban has focused on parenting, but the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and safe spaces. Read more »
compliance strategy

Compliance as strategy: Why smart firms treat rules as an asset

Proactive compliance lowers risks, builds investor confidence, and gives firms a decisive edge in volatile regulatory environments. #compliance #SME Read more »
AI in journalism

In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy. Read more »
Delhi air pollution crisis

Delhi air pollution crisis exposes institutional breakdown

Delhi air pollution crisis reflects structural failures in legislation, enforcement, and civic behaviour. Read more »