Opinion: Sonalde Desai and Debasis Barik. If south India wants a larger population, it needs to focus on family-friendly policies or encourage migration from more populous states. In 1944, Stalin (Joseph not MK) established the Mother Heroine award for women who had given birth to 10 or more children. In the wake of population decimation...   Read More

Opinion: DL Wankhar, Poonam Munjal and Palash Baruah. These households or persons are generally difficult to approach, or they refuse to entertain  survey investigators. Even when they do let them in, much of the data, especially related to income or expenditure, tends to be under-reported. This is a serious problem for a rapidly growing country like India,...   Read More

Opinion: Souryabrata Mohapatra and Arindam Paul. India’s push toward electrical vehicles (EVs) by 2030 is a bold and necessary step, aimed at achieving 10 million EV sales annually and creating 50 million jobs across the ecosystem. India’s push toward electrical vehicles (EVs) by 2030 is a bold and necessary step, aimed at achieving 10 million...   Read More

Opinion: Sanjib Pohit. Seawater must be used for producing this clean fuel, else there will be further pressure on groundwater. Green hydrogen seems to be the centre of action as the clean fuel for enabling net zero emission. As hydrogen has a much higher energy density than alternative fuel choices like propane or gasoline, it...   Read More

Opinion: Udaibir Das. From risk management to catalysts for growth.  Following the Asian and 2008 financial crises, financial stability became the bedrock on which modern market-based financial systems were designed to withstand shocks. This shaped how central banks globally managed systemic risks, with many, especially in advanced economies like the Bank of England and Sveriges...   Read More

Opinion: Jyoti Thakur. The recent rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata has once again ignited national outrage, as protests and demands for justice sweep across India. The brutality of this crime has understandably shaken the country’s conscience, thrusting the issue of sexual violence into the spotlight. However, while it’s necessary to condemn...   Read More

Opinion: Amit Mitra. India as a major regional power needs to brace up to the reality of climate refugees. As temperatures soar and monsoons intensify, South Asia stands at the centre of a brewing climate disaster. Recent floods in West Bengal, where rivers breached embankments and displaced thousands, have submerged vast lands. In 2023, rainfall...   Read More

Opinion: Sonalde Desai. Instead of focussing excessively on rankings with well-recognised shortcomings, recognising achievements and refining goals consistent with national priorities will be a more fruitful approach. Developing global indices and rankings has turned into a minor industry. The Global Competitiveness Index, Global Happiness Index, Global Hunger Index, Ease of Doing Business Index, Corruption Perception...   Read More

Opinion: Sanjib Pohit and Pradeep Kumar Panda. Odisha must conduct deep-down power system analysis Among the Indian states, energy intensity of Odisha economy has always been on the higher side due to her higher resource (mineral) base. The proximity of minerals has led to development of extraction based industries in the state. The abundance of...   Read More

Opinion: Dhruv Pratap Singh and Jyoti Thakur. Persistent regional disparities in household illiteracy is hampering India's quest for inclusive development. Household illiteracy in India: The fight against illiteracy has long been a priority for policymakers in India. Education, often hailed as the cornerstone of progress and empowerment, remains central to India’s vision of inclusive growth and...   Read More