Social issues

NEP 2020 and the Future of Indian Education

NEP 2020 and the Future of Indian Education

A case of practical, pragmatic and innovative education Context: The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a landmark reform in...

The Urban Nutrition Crisis

The Urban Nutrition Crisis

India’s new urban worry — rising overnutrition   Context: A recent Nature study on Information Technology (IT) employees in Hyderabad...

India’s Poverty Reduction

Analysing poverty levels in India Context: A recent research paper titled “Poverty Decline in India after 2011–12: Bigger Picture Evidence”...

Online Abuse in India

Laws and Cyber-Bullying Cases  Context: In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the widow of slain Navy Lieutenant Vinay...

Kerala’s ‘Vruthi’ Campaign

How is Kerala handling its waste problem? Context: Since October 2, 2024, Kerala has been leading an ambitious and inclusive...

Maternal Mortality in India (2019–21)

India’s latest Maternal Mortality Ratio shows a declining trend Context: India has recorded a notable decline in its Maternal Mortality...

Academic Freedom at Risk: The Urgent Challenges Facing Global Campuses

Academic Freedom in Crisis: Unmasking the Hidden Pressures in Universities Context: Academic freedom is increasingly debated across the world, especially...

Addressing the Manipur Crisis: An Inclusive Approach for Lasting Peace

Addressing the Manipur Crisis: An Inclusive Approach for Lasting Peace

Addressing the Manipur Crisis. The state of Manipur, nestled in India’s northeast, is currently facing one of its most intense...

Balancing Equity and Unity

Balancing Equity and Unity

Navigating the Complexities of a Caste Census in India. India, with its intricate social structures and deep cultural history, has...

The Places of Worship Act, 1991

The Places of Worship Act, 1991

Preserving Secularism Amidst Religious Complexity India, renowned for its diverse cultural and religious heritage, faces the paradox of communal harmony...

Empowering India’s Women: Gains in Education, Gaps in Employment

Empowering India’s Women: Gains in Education, Gaps in Employment

Empowering Indian Women. India has seen significant progress in empowering women over the last decade, marked by positive changes in...

Balancing Rights and Welfare: How India’s Laws Treat Private Property and Public Needs

Balancing Rights and Welfare: How India’s Laws Treat Private Property and Public Needs

This essay, based on Alok Prasanna Kumar’s article “Not So Eminent Domain” from The Indian Express (November 8, 2024), discusses...

The Manipur Crisis: Reconciliation Through Constitutional Multiculturalism

The Manipur Crisis: Reconciliation Through Constitutional Multiculturalism

The Manipur Crisis: This essay, based on the article “The Manipur Crisis, the Issue of Managing Diversity” by Dheeraj Murthy...

PM- Ayushman Yojana 

PM- Ayushman Yojana 

Context: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has authorised 7.8 crore hospital admissions over six years, saving millions...

Striking for Identity and Inclusion: A Movement for Change

Context: In recent years, the fight for identity and inclusion has gained significant momentum across various communities worldwide.  This movement...