Gen Z protests

Gen Z protests reshape student politics in India

The CJP agitation showed how Gen Z protests can turn examination grievances into political pressure through street protests and social media. #GenZprotests Read more »
India’s skills vs degrees debate

India’s skills vs degrees debate misses the real problem

The skills vs degrees debate ignores the basic fact that employers still rely on credentials even as many colleges deliver too little learning. #education Read more »
india citizenship evidence

A passport to citizenship or a mere travel document?

As document standards evolve in India, electoral verification must balance citizenship evidence, constitutional safeguards and protection against arbitrary voter exclusion. Read more »
farm chemicals

Farm chemicals need better regulation, periodic reviews in India

Periodic reviews and better regulation could help India replace ageing farm chemicals as safety evidence and agricultural technology change. #agriculture Read more »
Retail MSMEs

Retail MSMEs need more than Udyam recognition

Udyam recognition has helped retail MSMEs, but credit, GST costs, digital payments and fragmented regulation still constrain them. #MSMEs Read more »
SDG 12

SDG 12 is slipping in South and South-West Asia

Governments have circular-economy and waste policies, but distorted incentives and weak local finances are keeping SDG 12 off track. Read more »
AI infrastructure

AI infrastructure needs clear environmental rules

India’s AI infrastructure push needs clear rules on power and water before data-centre clusters strain local resources. #AI Read more »
India @ 79

India at 79 faces an unfinished economic transition

India's strong growth has not produced a comparable shift in employment, manufacturing capacity or research investment. Read more »
Daycare regulation

Daycare regulation needs enforceable safety rules

The Bengaluru incident exposes India’s low childcare standards, lax daycare regulation and weak inspection of private crèches. #Bengaluru Read more »
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity has become a boardroom risk

Cybersecurity oversight now requires operational evidence with remote work, third-party software and AI tools widening corporate exposure. #cybersecurity Read more »