The new waqf law is named the UMEED Act

UMEED Act: New Waqf law redraws boundaries between state and faith

New waqf law, named the UMEED Act, promises efficiency but raises fears of retrospective dispossession and dilution of Muslim community rights. Read more »
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Data, chips and sovereignty: Towards a new world order

The digital age promised a borderless economy, but what’s emerging instead is a new world order where #AI models and #cloud infrastructure are the new weapons of power. #trumptariffs #tradewar Read more »
gender budget 2025-26

Rhetoric and reality: Gender budget grows, but policy gaps remain

The Union government has ramped up gender budget allocations, yet transformative impact hinges on deeper reforms and meaningful programme design. #genderbudget #budget2025 Read more »
education in India

Recasting education as peace infrastructure is our best defence against violence

The NEP 2020 holds the promise of transforming India’s education system into a foundation for emotional resilience and democratic citizenship. #education #NEP2020 Read more »
contract mining

From vendors to partners: India’s contract mining model needs an overhaul

India’s contract mining sector must move from short-term thinking to long-term conviction, treating contractors as true partners. #mining #industry Read more »
Indian economy

Twin deficits and fiscal prudence: How UPA and NDA steered Indian economy

Indian economy saw two different models under NDA and UPA governance. The NDA’s emphasis on capex marks a shift towards fiscal prudence and sustainable governance. #capex #economy #NDA #UPA Read more »
space economy

Space economy: India joins the trillion-dollar global pursuit

Strategic reforms, international partnerships, and a vibrant start-up ecosystem are powering India's ascent in the global space economy. #spaceeconomy #ISRO Read more »
fake accreditations, fake universities

Fake accreditations: India’s higher education credibility at stake

Fake accreditations and flawed rankings damage the future of students as well as India’s global standing in education. Read more »
Bitcoin, crypto, Trump

Bitcoin: A mirage of legitimacy and risks for India

As the US elevates Bitcoin above other digital assets, India must question whether it’s a breakthrough or a backdoor for financial instability. @ssmumbai Read more »
vocational education in India

Vocational education plan needs more than just good intentions

Without robust infrastructure, industry linkages, and quality assurance, vocational education risks becoming another underutilised policy. Read more »