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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 EV sales annually and creating 50...   Read More

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 can serve as...   Read More

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 Riksbank, beginning to...   Read More

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 and react to...   Read More

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 surged over 40...   Read More

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 Index, Global Go-To...   Read More

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 coal resources has fuelled development of coal...   Read More

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 development. However, despite significant strides, the battle...   Read More

The Companies Act (2013) implemented in 2015 marked a turning point for the presence of women directors in corporate India. This Act required all listed firms to have at least one woman on their board. In a recent paper, Mahima Vasishth, Navya Srivastava, and I looked at the trends of female leadership in corporate India....   Read More

Households, both rural and urban, spent about 13.53 per cent of their annual education expenditure on coaching and tutoring in 2022-23. This is 1.67 percentage points higher than 2011-12. Dependency on coaching to improve academic performance is now common at all levels of education. There was a time when students who sought private tuitions were...   Read More