gender gap report

Gender gap: India’s growth story is failing its women

Despite economic strides, India ranks 131 on the gender gap index, with female labour force participation below 24%. #plfs #gendergapreport Read more »
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India’s research publications boom masks quality crisis in academia

India now leads in research publications volume, but lags far behind in global impact, raising concerns about academic quality and ethics. Read more »
US tariffs blow for India

India must counter US tariffs with market diversification

New US tariffs threaten Indian exports and test the resilience of bilateral trade built on shared world view. #tradewar #trumptariffs #wto Read more »
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English medium boom risks education and identity

Tamil Nadu’s pivot to English medium schooling reflects a national trend that may undermine both learning outcomes and cultural fluency. #education #NEP Read more »
India eyeing rare earths

Rare earths: India needs a mines-to-magnets strategy

India is forging global partnerships and building domestic capacity to buffer supply shocks in rare earths markets. #criticalminerals Read more »
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Electric vehicles face consumer resistance in India

A study reveals why Indians undervalue electric vehicles, offering a roadmap to shift public perception and accelerate EV adoption. #EVs Read more »
Beijing’s mega dam in Tibet

China’s mega dam in Tibet risks Brahmaputra’s future

Beijing’s mega dam in Tibet may spark irreversible ecological and geopolitical shifts in the Brahmaputra basin. Read more »
women in India's clean energy transition

Clean energy shift needs more women at the helm

To meet its clean energy goals, India must boost women’s role in the #renewables workforce, starting with decentralised technologies. #greenenergy #solar #hydrogen Read more »
Kerala fiscal deficit problem

Kerala’s fiscal rules must include an escape clause

Applying the same deficit limits to all states undermines equity and ignores Kerala’s unique fiscal and environmental challenges. #Kerala #fiscaldeficit #FRBM Read more »
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Indian diplomacy must focus on depth of ties, not diversity

Indian diplomacy must target integration of deep manufacturing and trade —not wide but shallow partnerships. Read more »