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Pollution strangles Ganga, India’s sacred lifeline
September 30, 2025 10:33 am
The Ganga basin faces severe challenges, including river pollution, annual flooding, groundwater depletion, and contamination. But decades of policy interventions and financial investments have had limited outcomes. What could be the possible way forward?
Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | How Hindu temples survived political upheavals and philosophical shifts
September 28, 2025 1:30 pm
It was only around 2,000 years ago that we began to see the first sculptures of Hindu gods in Mathura. But Hindu temples have not remained static for millennia, and have evolved over time to adapt to all kinds of challenges and shifts in philosophies.
Why urban development needs to be both inclusive and sustainable
September 26, 2025 6:22 pm
After liberalisation, economic reforms were mostly carried out in the formal sector, sidelining the informal sector, which employed more than half of the urban population. As cities expand unevenly, informal workers face rising living costs, displacement, and greater vulnerability, creating a condition called ‘poverty paradox’.
GST 2.0 and the evolving dynamics of fiscal federalism
September 24, 2025 9:52 am
The nature of centre-state financial relations has undergone significant transformations with institutional and systemic reforms. But why have concerns over revenue sharing or borrowing restrictions often resulted in debates on fiscal federalism and autonomy?
Could focus on Russia derail progress on EU’s new India strategy?
September 23, 2025 4:03 pm
At its core, the EU’s new India strategy is based on five pillars, including trade, the green transition, and connectivity. But could linking it to issues like India’s oil purchases from Russia risk jeopardising not just the potential trade agreement but also many promising initiatives outlined in the otherwise well-thought-out strategy?
The world this week | India’s trade talks with US, EU on track, thorny issues remain; Saudi-Pak security pact raises eyebrows
September 22, 2025 8:45 am
From India carefully weighing the Saudi-Pakistan security agreement, to the EU adopting a new strategic agenda to elevate ties with New Delhi, and the US resuming trade talks with India, a lot has happened in the world this week.
How India’s digital journey offers a replicable model to Africa
September 21, 2025 2:23 pm
The digital cooperation between India and Africa underscores a broader commitment to inclusive development, mutual capacity-building, and technological independence. Can joint digital innovation also drive socio-economic progress across the Global South?
Cleaner air, longer lives: What does science say?
September 19, 2025 1:15 pm
Scientists emphasise that personal stories resonate more deeply than statistics, helping to expose the human toll of air pollution. But what does science say about causal interpretations of increased life expectancy against a reduction in air pollution?
How effective management of wastewater helps address India’s water crisis
September 18, 2025 12:27 pm
India, which supports nearly 18 per cent of the world’s population with only 4 per cent of global freshwater resources, faces acute stress on its water systems. How an integrated approach, combining advanced technologies, promotion of water reuse, and enforcing strong regulation, offers a sustainable path forward.
Why marriage reform needs more than legal intervention
September 18, 2025 7:59 pm
Over the years, there have been significant changes in marriage and maintenance laws. But it is important to recognise that while the law is a significant site for bringing reform, it is not sufficient on its own and needs to be complemented by social interventions.
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