Subhadra Yojana Odisha

Subhadra Yojana: Odisha’s cash scheme lacks power

Subhadra Yojana gives Odisha women cash, but leaves credit, skills and market access outside the scheme. Read more »
delhi urban heat island

Delhi urban heat island exposes planning neglect

CSE data shows Delhi’s urban heat island is concentrated where planning and affordable housing failed. Read more »
Malnutrition policy

Malnutrition policy must move beyond hunger

Malnutrition policy must address diet quality, food marketing and the price of healthy food. #malnutrition Read more »
engineering graduates

Why engineering education must focus on coding skills

India produces a large pools of engineering graduates, but there exist significant gaps between capabilities and industry expectations. Read more »
fiscal policy

Fiscal policy needs a permanent capex bias

India’s post-pandemic growth held up because the fiscal policy cut the deficit while raising the capital outlay share. Read more »
central bank independence

Why central bank independence still protects the value of money

Central bank independence is tested when governments want low rates despite deficits, tariffs, oil shocks, and inflation. #centralbank Read more »
LPG price shock

LPG price shock is pushing migrants out of India’s cities

LPG price hikes have turned cooking fuel into a labour market issue for India’s migrant workers. #LPG Read more »
Water crisis

Water crisis is now a sovereign credit risk for India

India’s water crisis is no longer confined to farms and cities; it has now emerged as a serious sovereign credit problem. #Water #Moody's Read more »
use of social media

Could social media affect who we are?

New research suggests that long-term use of social media may influence the way people experience their own identity and distinguish themselves from others. Read more »
Kerala Budget

Kerala budget bets on investors, skills and maritime growth

New Kerala budget turns to private capital, but debt, land and weak tax effort will decide its success. #Kerala Read more »