Smart Cities Mission

Smart Cities Mission: Lessons from the scheme’s mixed legacy

A decade after its launch, the Smart Cities Mission has delivered patchy progress, exposing deep flaws in urban governance and accountability. #SmartCitiesMission #policy Read more »
contract mining

From vendors to partners: India’s contract mining model needs an overhaul

India’s contract mining sector must move from short-term thinking to long-term conviction, treating contractors as true partners. #mining #industry Read more »
rupee vs dollar 2025-26

Rupee braces for another year of global disruption

The outlook for the rupee in 2025-26 hinges on foreign inflows, services exports, and India’s ability to sustain economic momentum amid global headwinds. Read more »
joint crediting mechanism

India-Japan joint crediting mechanism to strengthen climate partnership

The joint crediting mechanism promises to lower India’s clean energy costs while helping Japan meet its climate targets without sacrificing credibility. #creditingmechanism #India #Japan Read more »
Indian economy

Twin deficits and fiscal prudence: How UPA and NDA steered Indian economy

Indian economy saw two different models under NDA and UPA governance. The NDA’s emphasis on capex marks a shift towards fiscal prudence and sustainable governance. #capex #economy #NDA #UPA Read more »
UK foreign policy at a crossroads.

Post-Brexit and post-US: The UK foreign policy must pivot to Europe

As Washington turns inwards, UK foreign policy must abandon illusions of transatlantic privilege and work on meaningful ties with Europe. Read more »
financial inclusion

India must strike a balance between financial inclusion, regulation

As India cracks down on fraud and money laundering, it must ensure that protective regulations do not impact financial inclusion. #policy #financialinclusion Read more »
Uttar Pradesh economy on upswing

Uttar Pradesh chasing $1 trillion dream amid challenges

Despite impressive growth figures, Uttar Pradesh’s economic surge masks deep-rooted challenges in income, employment, and equity. #upeconomy #yogiadityanath Read more »
Human-caused biodiversity loss

Planet under siege: Humans are causing a global biodiversity collapse

Humans aren't just destroying #biodiversity, but they are replacing communities of life with those that can withstand the destruction. #climate #pollution Read more »
Facts behind Lok Sabha delimitation row

Delimitation debate risks deepening India’s regional fault lines

Reviving the #delimitation agenda without broad national consensus could inflame regional tensions and threaten the spirit of cooperative federalism. #loksabha #rajyasabha #bjp #rss Read more »