Ageing, silver economy

The ageing truth: Care and policy for India’s silver future

India’s ageing population will redefine markets, families, and public policy in the decades ahead. With timely reforms, the nation can transform this challenge into an engine of growth, innovation, and dignity. ... Read more »
Australia migration policy

Reforming Australia’s migration to favour skilled workers

Australia’s migration programme has failed to deliver what it promises. It brings in relatively few genuinely skilled workers, while favouring family migration. Read more »
GST 2.0 gamble

GST 2.0: Festive relief at the cost of state finances

GST 2.0 slabs simplify compliance and aid businesses, but may widen deficits and blunt long-term economic growth. Read more »
India-Japan ties

India-Japan ties enter decisive phase with 10-year plan

The Tokyo summit has outlined a 10-year vision for India-Japan ties, covering trade, defence, technology, and human capital. Read more »
Rapido

Rapido’s subscription model disrupts ride-hailing

Rapido challenges Ola and Uber with a flat-fee model that boosts driver loyalty and reshapes India’s platform economy. #Rapido #Ola #Uber #ride Read more »
Assam migration issue

Arming of citizens undermines Assam’s security goals

The Assam government's plan to issue arms licences risks repeating past mistakes like Salwa Judum, and erodes constitutional protections. Read more »
Indus Waters Treaty problems

Indus Waters Treaty: From cooperative vision to calculated confrontation.

Once hailed for its stability, the Indus Waters Treaty now fuels political tensions and ecological neglect. Read more »
renewable energy

India’s renewable energy push calls for smarter state budgets

Uneven state spending and neglect of infrastructure threaten India’s renewable energy targets despite ambitious national pledges. #renewable #energy #state Read more »
solar pv vs solar thermal

India’s energy strategy: Why solar thermal deserves a second look

India’s reliance on solar PV may undermine energy security unless solar thermal gets equal policy support. Read more »
A mental health crisis India

Mental health crisis risks India’s growth story

A mental health crisis triggered by stress, burnout and depression is eroding India's growth potential, threatening its demographic dividend. Read more »