Dhaka University election results

Dhaka university elections signal Islamist resurgence

Dhaka University election results exposes Bangladesh’s democratic vacuum after the Awami League ban. Read more »
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India’s quick commerce boom faces sustainability test

India’s quick commerce boom is reshaping retail, but shaky finances and weak worker protections raise doubts about its future. #Quickcommerce #kirana #industry Read more »
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Gender gap: Gig platforms fail its women workers

India’s gig platforms still mirror old inequalities, keeping women confined to low-paying roles with little protection. Read more »
Nepal’s Gen-Z protests and crisis of democracy

After Gen-Z protests: Nepal’s fragile path to democratic renewal

Nepal’s violent Gen-Z protests against corruption has shaken politics, disrupted the economy, and left major security gaps. Read more »
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UGC mathematics curriculum risks diluting rigour, employability

UGC’s draft mathematics curriculum sidelines core subjects for ancient knowledge, raising fears about employability and global competitiveness. Read more »
H-1B visa fee hike

India could turn H-1B visa restrictions to its advantage

High H-1B visa fees and policy shifts risk weakening the US-India tech corridor and remittance lifeline. Read more »
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Electronics manufacturing needs policy shift for self-reliance

Without software and data control, India’s electronics manufacturing industry risks ceding digital sovereignty despite record growth. Read more »
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Privatisation is no substitute for industrial policy

India cannot disinvest its way into greatness. To remain sovereign and competitive, the state must cleanse its own house and commit to building industrial muscle, alongside private sector, for the twenty-first century.... Read more »
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A circular economy can tackle India’s waste crisis

India’s cultural roots and new policies could make it a global leader in circular economy and sustainable growth. Read more »
Women-owned MSMEs

Women-owned MSMEs remain stalled at micro scale

Women-owned MSMEs are just a fifth of the total, with participation shrinking as firms grow — a loss India can’t afford. #women #startups #MSMEs Read more »