neutrality of merit

The myth of neutral merit in education and hiring

India's definition of #merit rewards privilege while ignoring structural barriers that marginalised candidates must overcome. #reservation #upsc #jobquotas Read more »
public health

Lessons for India from Trump’s public health revamp

Trump administration’s sweeping cuts in public health spending offers valuable lessons India cannot afford to copy. #Publichealth #Trump Read more »
gender gap debate India

Gender backlash erupts after shillong ‘honeymoon murder’

One woman’s crime is being weaponised to curb hard-won liberties even as gender mental-health gaps and toxic marriages go unaddressed. Read more »
AI in education

AI in education: A race without pause, learning without depth

AI in education has become a norm— but can India’s education system teach students to use these tools without losing their moral compass? #AI #education #learning Read more »
Digital divide in india disrupts public service delivery

India’s digital divide and the consequent welfare bias

Digitalisation of government schemes is widening the digital divide, distrupting the delivery of services to the marginalised. Read more »
poverty in india

Why India’s poverty decline may not be what it seems

Despite claims of #poverty elimination, changes in survey methodology and outdated #povertylines render such conclusions dubious.  Read more »
Migrant labourers at a construction site.

How India’s migrant labour struggles during a crisis

Existing laws can do little to protect the rights of migrant labour, especially during a crisis. Revisiting labour laws can remedy this. #labourcodes #labourlaws Read more »
women empowerment

Women empowerment must go beyond lip service

India must invest in education, reproductive health, and equal pay to ensure women empowerment and gender justice. #women #empowerment Read more »
India's gender gap in workforce participation

Workforce gender gap: India’s half-built growth story

The gender gap in workforce participation is driven more by patriarchy than by lack of education or policy support. #plfs #genderinequality #femaleworkforce Read more »
drug abuse

India’s drug abuse crisis hits alarming proportions

As drug abuse-related crimes rise and cartels exploit weak links, India must act fast with education, tech-driven policing, and global best practices. #drugs #drugabuse #Kerala #Punjab Read more »