global beauty standards and social media

Price of perfection: How beauty standards shape society, economy

Global beauty standards now shape not just appearance but opportunity, fuelling inequality and a $677 billion industry. Read more »
Investing in leadership training for politicians

Leadership training for politicians can strengthen democracy

Investing in leadership training for politicians can bridge the gap between political authority and governance competence. Read more »
EMI consumer finance threat

Dinner on credit: EMI consumer finance boom raises concerns

Banks are turning everyday purchases into EMI consumer finance, raising questions about household debt and financial resilience. Read more »
India's silver economy opportunity

Silver economy: India must harness the power of 300 million elderly

With smart health, workforce, and city policies, India’s silver economy could fuel GDP growth instead of becoming a demographic burden. Read more »
women with gig platforms india

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 »
draft mathematics curriculum 2025

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 »
CROWD MANAGEMENT, STAMPEDE

Crowd management failures behind deadly Indian stampedes

India’s recurring stampedes reveal systemic failures in crowd management and governance, demanding stricter planning, accountability. #stampede #crowdmanagement Read more »
Disappearing women's jobs in Uttarakhand

Women’s jobs crisis in Uttarakhand’s hills deepens

Women's jobs in Uttarakhand are shrinking because of poor skills training and limited market access, despite efforts by the government. Read more »
first AI-generated drug on human trial

AI-generated drug reaches human trial milestone

The first AI-generated drug enters Phase IIa trials, marking a turning point in pharmaceutical innovation. Read more »
artificial wombs and assisted reproduction

Artificial wombs to shape the future of assisted reproduction

Artificial wombs could disrupt the booming surrogacy market and reshape reproductive rights debates worldwide. Read more »