Solar-powered buildings revolution

Solar-powered buildings: The next big shift in climate resilience

Solar-powered buildings promise to reshape urban development, lowering risks and strengthening climate resilience. Read more »
deregulation

Deregulation drive: Can states deliver the next big reform?

India’s nationwide deregulation sweep seeks to modernise rules across land, labour, environment and services, but its success will depend on state capacity and political will. #reforms #policy #business Read more »
food waste and climate crisis

India’s food waste is turning into an environmental time bomb

India’s colossal food waste problem is both a symptom and a significant accelerator of the climate crisis. Read more »
Jal Jeevan Mission complaints

Jal Jeevan Mission complaints expose governance strain

The increase in complaints under Jal Jeevan Mission reflects pressures on procurement, monitoring, and local capacity. Read more »
Sanchar Saathi app

Sanchar Saathi app and the boundaries of state power

India’s brief experiment with forcing Sanchar Saathi app onto every smartphone exposes a deeper constitutional debate over surveillance, consent and state overreach. #SancharSaathi Read more »
Disaster management

Success of disaster management systems rests on community power

India’s disaster management systems work best when empowered communities lead the action and government agencies follow. #disastermanagement Read more »
ASEAN-Taiwan relations to the focus

Why ASEAN-Taiwan relations matter in a tense Indo-Pacific

Rising China-Japan tensions have renewed attention on ASEAN-Taiwan relations and their role in Indo-Pacific stability. Read more »
India-Russia trade ties

India-Russia ties need an MSME-led economic strategy

MSMEs can diversify the skewed India-Russia trade ties and deepen economic resilience. Read more »
GST revenues

GST revenues lose steam: Structural issue or transition pain?

GST revenues slowed sharply in November, signalling emerging stress in the tax system after the rollout of reforms. #GST #GST2.0 Read more »
RBI's inflation target, RBI rate cut

Time for an RBI rate cut as high real rates threaten demand

Soft inflation, high real rates, and slowing momentum make a 25 bps RBI rate cut both timely and prudent. #RBI #ratecut #inflation Read more »