US hegemony

Erosion of US hegemony speeds up under incoherent policy

Sweeping tariffs and erratic foreign policy are corroding trust in American leadership, accelerating the decline of US hegemony. #tariffs #trade #US #China Read more »
Himalayan glaciers

Retreat of Himalayan glaciers threatens South Asia’s future

Melting Himalayan glaciers endanger rivers, farms, and cities, putting nearly two billion people across South Asia at grave risk. #Himalaya #glaciers Read more »
draft mathematics curriculum 2025

UGC mathematics curriculum risks diluting rigour, employability

UGC’s draft mathematics curriculum sidelines core subjects for ancient knowledge, raising fears about employability and global competitiveness. Read more »
green steel, carbon emissions, Tata Steel, public-private partnerships

Green steel transition tests industry, governments

Governments and corporations face tough choices as green steel becomes a must for global decarbonisation. #steel #TataSteel Read more »
food safety

Food safety failures mar India’s festive season

From milk to oils, adulteration persists as food safety watchdogs struggle with poor oversight and weak penalties. #foodsafety #kuttu #Navratri Read more »
Dairy industry

Dairy industry continues to block India’s trade deals

Dairy industry remains a stumbling block in India’s global trade ambitions, as farmers, subsidies, and consumer politics complicate FTA negotiations. #RCEP #dairy #trade Read more »
RBI monetary policy committee meeting

RBI monetary policy signals cautious optimism

RBI keeps repo rate at 5.5%, balancing growth and inflation as global central banks prepare for a shift in monetary policy. Read more »
H-1B visa fee hike

India could turn H-1B visa restrictions to its advantage

High H-1B visa fees and policy shifts risk weakening the US-India tech corridor and remittance lifeline. Read more »
MGNREGA, water conservation, groundwater crisis

Government transforms MGNREGA into water security scheme

With ₹88,000 crore in funds, MGNREGA now prioritises water projects to address the looming groundwater crisis. #MGNREGA #water Read more »
demographic dividend,

India’s demographic dividend morphing into a debt trap

Without urgent reforms, India’s demographic dividend is becoming a liability, dragging growth into a debt-fuelled spiral. #demographicdividend #India Read more »