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 »
English medium schools NEP 2020

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 »
electric vehicles, China

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’s local bodies

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 »
Indian diplomacy

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 »
Jio BlackRock's AI-powered mutual fund debuts

Jio BlackRock’s AI mutual fund raises red flags

Jio BlackRock's AI-powered mutual fund debut promises inclusion, but raises concerns over data use and platform dominance. Read more »
climate change and farm income in India

Climate change threatens India’s farm income goals

Climate change is slashing crop yields and farm revenues — India must act now to protect livelihoods and food security. Read more »