india governance

Governance lessons from a civil servant’s frontline

Book Review | Insights from the Frontlines of Governance: Reflections of a Civil Servant by Suresh Kumar Read more »
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement and india

Mecca Joint Defence Agreement raises stakes for Iran, India

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement may deepen military ties among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey while raising nuclear concerns for neighbours. Read more »
CJP movement success

CJP movement: Digital protest is reshaping democratic accountability beyond elections

The CJP protest reveals digitally driven mobilisation increasingly influencing governance while established parties retain enduring electoral dominance. Read more »
upper-middle-income status

Upper-middle-income status outruns Sri Lanka’s household recovery

Sri Lanka has regained upper-middle-income status, while poverty, wages and household finances remain weaker than before the crisis. #SriLanka Read more »
green transition

Green transition faces hidden supply choke points

Net-zero plans depend on mines, acids, refineries, machinery and supplier networks that remain heavily concentrated in China. #China #greentransition Read more »
India Semiconductor Mission

Success of semiconductor mission depends on ground-level delivery

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 needs common project plans, trained workers, prepared sites and durable institutional records. #semiconductor Read more »
Rooftop solar programme

Rooftop solar programme needs a stronger grid

India’s Rooftop solar programme needs stronger distribution networks, reliable service and performance-based monitoring. #solar Read more »
PM SHRI offers Kerala funds

PM SHRI offers Kerala funds, not a new school model

Kerala can use PM SHRI funds to repair infrastructure and learning gaps without surrendering the strengths of its public school system. #Kerala Read more »
Electric vehicles policy 2026

Electric vehicles policy changes the engine, not the system.

Electric vehicles can reduce pollution and emissions, but issues such as long-term environmental harm and the costs borne by workers need to be addressed. Read more »
AI and sustainability

AI and sustainability: The cost behind the green promise

Governments and firms need measurable tests, efficient models and transparent reporting before scaling AI tools for sustainability. Read more »