gold price rise

Gold price surges on digital demand, reserve diversification

Gold price surge in India is driven by global uncertainty, a weaker rupee, and rising central bank demand for yellow metal. Read more »
uber, ola, ride-hailing services

Fixing the gender gap in India’s ride-hailing services

Gender-focused ride-hailing services in India show promise but falter without sustained investment, policy support, and public mindset shifts. #uber #ola Read more »
Delhi air pollution crisis

Delhi’s urban crisis: Pollution, health gaps, inclusion

As Delhi battles toxic air and access inequities, novel solutions like oxygen bars and sensory zones offer a fresh path forward. #delhipollution Read more »
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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 »