World order

World order fails as Iran war tests UN Charter

The Iran war has exposed a world order where law exists, but enforcement bends before military power. #worldorder #Trump Read more »
Motherhood penalty

Motherhood penalty keeps Indian women out of work

The motherhood penalty is not private misfortune; it is a measurable loss of talent and income. #motherhood #gendergap Read more »
rupee, RBI intervention

Rupee weakness is not RBI’s biggest currency risk

RBI intervention can prevent panic, but an over-managed rupee distorts hedging, reserves use and exchange-rate signals. #RBI #rupee Read more »
Family law reform

Family law reform needs fairness, not gender camps

Family law reform must eye faster relief, better evidence rules, and shared parenting where safety permits. #familylaw Read more »
Global value chains

India must climb global value chains, not merely enter them

Integration with global value chains can bypass small firms unless India builds domestic capability and linkages. #globalvaluechain Read more »
Health regulation reform

Health regulation reform must protect patients first

The government's Health regulation reform will work only if compliance relief is matched by patient safety and public capacity. #health Read more »
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

Western Dedicated Freight Corridor cannot carry reform’s load

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor cuts freight time and cost, but land, labour, tariffs and suppliers will decide India’s gain. Read more »
Green hydrogen mission india

Green hydrogen and India’s new dependency risk

Green hydrogen can cut fossil fuel dependence, but India must avoid new exposure to critical minerals, electrolysers and standards. Read more »
Kerala elderly welfare Department

Kerala elderly welfare needs a state-built care system

Kerala’s new elderly welfare Department should consolidate schemes, regulate care, and help families split by migration. Read more »
ITI reform

ITI reform must start with trainers, not showpieces

India’s skilling numbers have improved, but ITI reforms are held back by trainer gaps, weak OJT and low female enrolment. #ITIreforms Read more »