use of social media

Could social media affect who we are?

New research suggests that long-term use of social media may influence the way people experience their own identity and distinguish themselves from others. Read more »
Kerala Budget

Kerala budget bets on investors, skills and maritime growth

New Kerala budget turns to private capital, but debt, land and weak tax effort will decide its success. #Kerala Read more »
critical mineral security

India’s critical mineral security in a new global resource order

Critical mineral security is not just about access to resources but about control over value chains. India’s response must be strategic, not reactive. Read more »
Mega Science Vision 2035

Mega Science Vision 2035 puts climate research to work

Mega Science Vision 2035 treats climate science as infrastructure for farms, cities, water systems and public health. #science Read more »
Prajwala judgment

Prajwala judgment pushes trafficking policy beyond rescue

Prajwala judgment forces India to examine shelters, labour markets and migration routes instead of treating FIRs as the policy scorecard. Read more »
US-India ties

Loyalty without leverage: India’s US tilt yields little

India’s attempt to balance ties with the US has turned into a tilt, still deemed insufficient by Washington. Read more »
AI oligarchy

AI oligarchy could break democracy’s old bargain

AI oligarchy and the use of humanoid robots could weaken the bargain behind public education, welfare states and labour rights. #oligarchy #AI Read more »
containing rumours

Rumours spread like viruses. Here’s how math can help contain them

Mathematical models can help understand how rumours spread, and identify effective strategies to stop them. Read more »
policy circle image

US-Cuba tensions revive Monroe Doctrine fears

US-Cuba tensions rise as sanctions, intervention signals and Havana’s reforms reshape the island’s strategic choices. Read more »
POCSO custody cases

POCSO custody cases get a child welfare safeguard

Family courts must test parents before making children repeat traumatic disclosures in POCSO custody cases. #POCSO Read more »