Generative AI

Generative AI has changed the meaning of university degree

Generative AI makes conventional university assessment less reliable, and India needs stronger ways to verify learning without deepening inequality. #GenerativeAI #Degree Read more »
BRICS

BRICS must connect women’s skills with better jobs

BRICS is expanding its women’s employment agenda, and the next task is connecting skills, care and social protection with better jobs. #BRICS Read more »
Assam floods 2026

Assam floods expose the limits of relief-first approach

The 2026 Assam floods show why flood policy must focus on vulnerability, livelihoods and the economics of recovery. Read more »
Indian carbon market

India’s farms could become the next carbon market frontier

Scaling agricultural carbon credits could mobilise climate finance, support farmers and strengthen India’s emerging carbon market. Read more »
India's space policy

India’s space policy needs a strategy for orbital power

India's space policy needs a strategic focus on emerging orbits, technology and the rules that will govern the next space economy. #SPACE Read more »
NEET reforms

NEET reforms must examine NTA, equity and exam design

NEET reforms now extend beyond tougher penalties to NTA governance, exam security, equity and the design of medical admissions. #NEET #reform Read more »
Skill development

Skill development needs better outcome measurement

India needs to measure whether skill development programmes improve livelihoods rather than relying on enrolment and training numbers. #skill Read more »
Gyirong glacier collapse

Gyirong glacier collapse exposes Himalayan infrastructure policy

The Gyirong glacier collapse shows why Himalayan roads, dams and settlements need stronger hazard mapping and warning systems. #glacier #Gyirong #Himalaya Read more »
Graduate unemployment in India

Graduate unemployment in India exposes a broken jobs market

Graduate unemployment in India is being blamed on poor employability, but job shortages, hiring practices and weak university-employer links are equally responsible. #unemployment Read more »
anger

The age of anger and fear

A toxic brew is shaping a world driven by anger, fear and confusion and it is ripe for populists peddling simple solutions. Read more »