BIMSTEC, Bay of Bengal, India regional connectivity

BIMSTEC push puts India at heart of Bay of Bengal strategy

India’s BIMSTEC strategy blends hard infrastructure with regional diplomacy to shape a rules-based Bay of Bengal order. #BIMSTEC Read more »
India’s urban housing crisis

India’s urban housing crisis is a ticking time bomb

India’s urban housing crunch deepens as the lack of affordable housing launches leads to a supply drought that threatens India's growth. Read more »
F&O market, SEBI

SEBI reforms: India’s F&O market faces a reckoning

SEBI’s new risk norms mark a turning point in India's F&O market, driven by retail investors and social media hype. #SEBI #F&Otrading Read more »
Why AI job loss predictions fail

Alarmist AI job loss predictions need a reality check

Predictions of mass AI job losses ignore high costs, accuracy ceilings, and the inertia of tech adoption in complex organisations. #aijobs #jobloss Read more »
India's toy industry

Toy industry rebounds with smart regulation

A quality control order is quietly reshaping India’s toy industry, boosting exports and shifting supply chains away from China. Read more »
India’s digital education crisis

Digital education booms, but quality and access lag

Despite high enrolments, India’s digital education drive faces serious gaps in learning outcomes, equity, and infrastructure. #nep2020 #onlineeducation Read more »
Weak crypto governance spells trouble

Crypto governance gap threatens the $4 trillion market

Dollar‑pegged tokens now worth some $250 bn promise friction‑free payments, but weak #crypto governance risks a digital bank run. #bitcoin Read more »
hindi vs marathi

Hindi vs Marathi and the contest over Indian identity

Opposition to the National Education Policy in Maharashtra isn’t just about language—it’s a flashpoint in India’s struggle against centralisation. #NEP2020 #hindi Read more »
India exports, tariffs

Trump tariffs offer a strategic opening to Indian exporters

As Trump ramps up tariffs on rivals, India has a narrow window to boost exports and secure a trade pact with the US. #tariffs #Trump #tradewar Read more »
solar energy

Solar energy push triggers land, livelihood conflicts

From eucalyptus plantations to solar energy parks, poor land-use policies are undermining India’s sustainable development targets. #solarenergy #renewable Read more »