AI and productivity

AI hype risks misguided policy choices for India

Overblown promises of AI hype could push India into flawed policy making and wastage of resources. #AIjoblosses #artificialintelligence Read more »
Sports governance bill

Sports governance bill eyes Olympic glory in 2036

India enacts sports governance bill to boost transparency, accountability, and Olympic performance. #Olympics #Sports #India Read more »
PM-KUSUM 2.0

PM-KUSUM 2.0 promises to transform rural economy

The revamped PM-KUSUM scheme seeks to boost farm incomes while driving India’s shift to clean, solar-powered irrigation. #PM-KUSUSM #Solar Read more »
ISRO, space sector

ISRO should chart its own path beyond NASA ties

As global space dynamics shift, India needs to back start-ups and develop proprietary tech along with ISRO to ensure long-term autonomy in space exploration. #ISRO #space #NASA Read more »
Bihar's ageing population

Bihar’s ageing population demands urgent policy intervention

Bihar’s ageing population and shrinking youth base require early investments in health, skills, and social systems. #Bihar #oldage #ageing #silvereconomy Read more »
Swadeshi, Make in India, trump tariffs

Swadeshi revival meets Trump tariffs, trade war

India leans on economic nationalism via Swadeshi revival, policy support, and global alliances to counter a new wave of protectionism. #Swadeshi #Trump #Tariffs Read more »
black money menace

India’s black money crackdown falls short on results

Despite raising ₹35,000 crore in tax demands, India has recovered less than 1% under the Black Money Act, revealing deep enforcement gaps. Read more »
Poshan Abhiyaan

Poshan Abhiyaan fails to tackle India’s malnutrition crisis

Modi government's flagship programme — Poshan Abhiyaan — shows promise, but #hunger and #malnutrition remain entrenched. Read more »
China FDI

China FDI: Dip in inflows may force a policy rethink

As India’s investment pipeline shrinks, policymakers are split on whether to ease curbs on China FDI inflows. #China #FDI Read more »
Kerala fiscal deficit problem

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 »