BRICS de-dollarisation drive

BRICS de-dollarisation: What the numbers show and don’t

BRICS de-dollarisation is strongest in Russia-linked corridors and weakest where deep markets and convertibility are required. Read more »
India's demographic dividend

Demographic dividend: India must move workers out of low-productivity work

Turning India's demographic dividend into growth requires better healthcare, quality education, and a manufacturing push that fixes MSME disadvantages. #demographicdividend #youth Read more »
Doomsday Clock was set to 85 seconds to midnight

Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds: What changed in 2026

The Doomsday Clock was set to 85 seconds to midnight on January 27, 2026, reflecting a tighter global risk environment and weaker guardrails. Read more »
The India-EU FTA

India-EU FTA: Carbon rules, value chains, and export strategy

The India-EU FTA will be judged on non-tariff barriers, rules of origin, and carbon compliance; done right, it can upgrade competitiveness. Read more »
health conditions of miya muslims

A double whammy for Assam’s miya Muslims

Political exclusion of Assam’s Bengal-origin miya Muslims has been adversely impacting their health conditions. Read more »
Floods in Sumatra and Indonesia’s growth model

Sumatra floods expose the limits of Indonesia’s growth model

Floods in Sumatra reveal how Indonesia’s growth model is straining forests, and ecosystems, threatening long‑term economic stability. Read more »
Universal Health Coverage india

Universal health coverage begins with prevention, not insurance

The promise of Universal Health Coverage will fail if prevention stays outside the core health system and insurance design. Read more »
sandalwood policy india

Budget 2026: Sandalwood revival hinges on farmer ownership

Budget 2026 calls sandalwood a high-value crop, but without clear farmer ownership and simpler permits, the promise doesn't mean much. Read more »
CBAM, EU

India-EU trade deal: CBAM compliance becomes competitiveness

CBAM’s definitive phase from January 1, 2026 makes verified emissions data a trade requirement for Indian exporters. #CBAM #EU #India #exports Read more »
India and global health diplomacy

India’s global health opportunity amid US withdrawal

The US exit from WHO has fractured global health governance, and India has capacity — but lacks an institutional roadmap. Read more »