western visa curbs

Western visa curbs expose gaps in workforce planning

As Asia’s economies grow, Western visa curbs may be lifted to align work visas with labour shortages, domestic training and housing capacity. Read more »
welfare pension

Aadhaar pension payments can fail after the money arrives

A beneficiary’s six-month wait shows why welfare agencies must track whether people can withdraw pension money credited to their accounts. Read more »
india poverty decline

New metrics, lower numbers: India’s poverty decline explained

India’s claims of a dramatic poverty decline rest on questionable comparisons, methodological gaps and an economic record that tells a rather different story. Read more »
Premature menopause

Premature menopause exposes gaps in women’s healthcare

Millions of Indian women face premature menopause, but gaps in diagnosis, research and healthcare leave their needs neglected. #menopause Read more »
Europe's loneliness crisis

Europe’s loneliness crisis: Why being connected is not enough

Strong social support may be Europe’s best defence against loneliness, while heavy social media use is linked to greater isolation. Read more »
digital finance

Digital finance tests the foundations of macroeconomics

Digital finance, income uncertainty and household expectations may be changing how monetary policy affects India's economy. #digitalfinance Read more »
forest finance

COP31 must put forest finance in the hands of communities

A new forest finance roadmap puts the funding question before COP31, and it needs to be seen how much will reach forest communities, and who will control it. #forestfinance #COP31 Read more »
Good governance

Good governance must take precedence over electoral politics

India needs stronger federal institutions, greater accountability from elected representatives and safeguards to protect citizens' right to vote. #citizens #governance Read more »
NRI deposits

NRI deposits become India’s forex safety net once again

From the 1991 crisis to the 2026 forex swap scheme, India's NRI deposit mobilisation has grown dramatically. #forex Read more »
US midterm elections 2026

US midterm elections 2026 open new doors for India

The 2026 US midterm elections have weakened Trump but left his executive powers intact, and India needs to adjust its diplomatic approach. #USelections #Trump Read more »