There are broadly two macroeconomic stabilisation policies available to a nation: fiscal policy and monetary policy. Both emerged as central tools of economic management in response to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Prior to this period, most nations followed the doctrine of laissez-faire free markets and free trade believing in the supremacy of market forces and minimal government…
A Survivor’s Story Shaheen Malik and a Lifetime of Pain Shaheen Malik then only 26 and pursuing an MBA was brutally attacked outside her workplace. The assault left her irreversibly disfigured, and she has since undergone 25 reconstructive surgeries. Her ordeal and long, painful process of survival are stark reminders of how acid attacks destroy lives…
Each year, 3rd December is observed as International Disability Day, a moment to reflect on how far societies have progressed in ensuring dignity, equity, and meaningful participation for persons with disabilities. In India, the disability rights movement has a long and evolving history. It gathered momentum in the 1980s, driven by powerful grassroots campaigns, media advocacy, and a…
When Bill Clinton’s campaign strategist coined the now-famous phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” it was a reminder that national progress ultimately rests on economic foundations. Three decades later, the line still resonates including in India, where a young, ambitious, and rapidly transforming economy is shaping the country’s future. As India eyes its journey toward becoming a developed…
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) has transformed the landscape of welfare governance in India. What was once a scattered, leak-prone, and bureaucratic welfare system is now a streamlined digital mechanism capable of transferring funds to millions of beneficiaries within seconds. In its purest form, DBT is a progressive tool empowering citizens to claim state support legitimately…
The tragic death of nine-year-old Amaira in Jaipur has brought a harsh spotlight on the mental health of children and the responsibilities of schools. Reports suggest that Amaira had repeatedly expressed distress over bullying at her school, even confiding in her mother that she “couldn’t do this anymore.” Despite her cries for help, the response…
The political sphere today is being reshaped by Generation Z, a group known for its digital fluency, social awareness, and demand for authenticity. Unlike millennials, who came of age during globalization and optimism about technology, Gen Z grew up amid climate anxiety, economic instability, and social fragmentation. These experiences have made them more skeptical of…
The Fire That Never Ends As a child, I once woke up beside a pool of rainwater and heard those famous lines“Water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink.” Back then, I didn’t know that one day the element would change and it would be fire, fire everywhere, not an iota of shame. I remember…
