distress migration

Distress migration: Anti-trafficking policy must focus on mental health

India’s distress migration and trafficking crisis cannot be solved without embedding mental health care into every stage of rescue and rehabilitation. #migration #mentalhealth Read more »
wealth inequality in india

Wealth inequality blind spot: The missing data on the rich

India tracks poverty in detail but lacks credible data on wealth inequality—undermining taxation, policy, and inequality debates. Read more »
India tourism

What holds back India tourism despite its natural riches

India tourism offers unmatched diversity, yet its global tourism share stays low because structural gaps overshadow its natural advantages. #tourism #India Read more »
India education spending

Why India must raise education spending to 6% of GDP

India’s low education spending risks harming growth; higher investment is essential for skills and productivity. #education Read more »
Geopolitics and geoeconomics

How geopolitics and geoeconomics shape global power

Geopolitics and geoeconomics are merging, reshaping how international actors compete for global influence. Read more »
judicial independence in India

Judicial independence: Why India needs a fresh reform push

India’s judicial appointment system raises new questions about transparency, accountability and the future of judicial independence. Read more »
healthcare

Costly healthcare: Why out-of-pocket spending remains high

India’s healthcare system still exposes households to crippling out-of-pocket spending despite rising public spending and insurance coverage. #healthcare Read more »
India water crisis

Looming water crisis could become a drag on growth

India’s spiralling water crisis is fast becoming a binding constraint on economic growth and human development. #watercrisis #economy Read more »
future of climate diplomacy

Climate diplomacy must account for domestic inequalities

Economic liberalisation in India has shifted the emissions burden from more equal and developed states to less equal ones. Read more »
weak yuan vs dollar

How weak yuan gives China an unfair export edge

Weak yuan keeps exports cheap and distorts global trade, posing risks for India’s manufacturing competitiveness. Read more »