economic discontent, populism

Economic discontent is testing democracies worldwide

Economic discontent is sparking global populist cycles, trapping democracies in short-term appeasement. #democracy #society #populism Read more »
India’s gender-based violence crisis

Gender-based violence in India demands fact-driven action

India’s gender-based violence crisis persists despite new laws, exposing gaps in governance, justice, and accountability. Read more »
International Health Regulations, WHO

New international health regulations face sovereignty pushback

The revised International Health Regulations seeks to strengthen cooperation, but face resistance from countries citing sovereignty concerns. #WHO #health Read more »
India's affordable housing crisis

Affordable housing the real test for emerging India

Despite 4.1 lakh new units launched in 2024, affordable housing remains a distant dream for most Indian households. Read more »
retinal scans and diagnosis

AI transforms retinal scans into health dashboards

AI is revolutionising retinal scans by enabling early diagnosis of diabetes and heart diseases without invasive blood tests. Read more »
Japan's compact city model

India must emulate Japan’s compact city model

Japan’s compact city model shows how India can avoid costly sprawl and create sustainable, investment-ready urban hubs. Read more »
AI in treatment of cancer

AI revolutionising fight against cancer and diabetes

Scientists taking on two of the world’s most pressing health challenges are now making speedy progress with help from AI. Read more »
mental health

India must put mental health at the core of development

India’s mental health crisis costs billions in lost productivity and demands a decisive policy response. #mentalhealth Read more »
Assam migration issue

Arming of citizens undermines Assam’s security goals

The Assam government's plan to issue arms licences risks repeating past mistakes like Salwa Judum, and erodes constitutional protections. Read more »
Democracies

Democracies risk sliding into surveillance states

Democracies worldwide are embracing AI and data tools that threaten to erode privacy and liberty in the name of security. #democracies #AI Read more »