samsung citu strike

Strike at Samsung: Stakes are high for India’s investment climate

The strike at Samsung unit highlights the challenges of maintaining industrial harmony due to India's complex labour laws. Read more »
Female workforce participation rising in India

Gender bender: Rising female workforce marks a major shift

Despite a significant increase in female workforce participation, gender gaps in job security, wages, and working conditions remain. Read more »
right to food programme revamp

Right to food: Tackling malnutrition and diet-driven diseases

India’s right to food programme must focus on the right to healthy food which demands a comprehensive policy framework. Read more »
universities

Universities must reimagine their role in higher education

As India's demographics and job market evolve, the traditional model of higher education -- knowledge production and transmission -- may not work for universities. #universities #education Read more »
QUAD

QUAD is shaping a new geopolitical order in Indo-Pacific

The QUAD has emerged as a pivotal force in promoting regional stability, economic cooperation, and democratic values in the Indo-Pacific. #China #QUAD #ASEAN #Indopacific Read more »
Global pandemic treaty

Failure of the pandemic treaty exposes a global health divide

The breakdown of negotiations for the pandemic treaty brings to the fore deep-rooted inequities and mistrust among nations. #pandemictreaty #WHO Read more »
inflation, RBI, repo rate, interest rate

Interest rate dilemma: A case for easy monetary policy amid uncertainties

India's strong economic fundamentals and tight fiscal policies provide a solid foundation for an interest rate cut. #interestrate #reporate Read more »
Afghanistan's currency, the Afghani, performed well in 2023

Afghani’s rise: How Afghanistan’s currency defied odds

Afghanistan's currency, the Afghani, showed remarkable resilience to become the best-performing currency in Asia in 2023. Read more »
solar energy

Solar energy: India has an ambitious roadmap for global leadership

The PLI scheme has been instrumental in boosting the domestic solar energy industry, but challenges in upstream production persist. #solarenergy Read more »
India's mining workforce

Upskilling of mining workforce for productivity, innovation, inclusivity

Skill development programmes are needed to equip India's mining workforce with the knowledge and tools needed in the digital age. Read more »