WHO

WHO: US withdrawal to leave a leadership vacuum

As the US turns its back on the WHO, the future of global health governance hangs in the balance, offering both challenges and opportunities. #WHO #DonaldTrump Read more »
Consumerism in the age of social media

New consumerism: Where algorithms shape aspirations

India’s youth live in a world of hyper-personalised #consumerism and precarious #gig work, raising questions about the cost of convenience. Read more »
HMPV

HMPV outbreak: A wake-up call for India’s public health services

India must harness lessons from COVID-19 to fortify its public health system and as it prepares to face an HMPV outbreak. #HMPV #COVID-19 #healthcare #policy Read more »
Private equity in healthcare, budget 2025

Private equity in healthcare will drive costs, limit access

Private equity in healthcare promises modernisation, but risk making quality it unaffordable and inaccessible for millions of Indians. #hospitals #PE #equity Read more »
India needs a national university for its cooperatives

India must unlock potential of cooperatives through education

A national university can professionalise India's #cooperatives, bridging critical gaps in #governance, #education, and #sustainability. Read more »
Rising urban housing costs

Rising urban housing costs threaten India’s growth prospects

Rising urban housing costs: As urban housing costs become increasingly unaffordable, India's economic growth and social equity hang in the balance. #urban #housing #economy Read more »
Poverty line in India

Poverty line in India: Are current metrics masking reality?

Poverty line in India employs outdated benchmarks and contested methodologies that paint an incomplete picture of the economy. #poverty #MPI Read more »
gender gap

Bridging gender gaps: Reimagining the world for inclusivity

Closing gender gap: From cities to workplaces, male-centric design has excluded women for far too long—it’s time for inclusivity to be the cornerstone of progress. #gendergap Read more »
public health during conflicts

Public health under fire: The deadly toll of conflict on humanitarian aid

The escalating attacks on public health workers and facilities demand urgent action to protect the sanctity of healthcare in conflict zones. #Gaza #humanitarian #aid #Gaza Read more »
Democracy under threat

Can democracy withstand the authoritarian surge

As authoritarian regimes tighten their grip and disinformation spreads, democracies must innovate to deliver tangible benefits and defend their ideals. #democracy Read more »