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There’s a new urban India in the making
India's urban landscape is transforming under Modi's leadership, with massive infrastructure investments, metro expansion, digital connectivity, and inclusive policies. Cities are becoming engines of growth, modernizing transportation, housing, and energy systems, reflecting national ambition and progress.
Mind the Gap: Why Indian women sleep less than men
Indian women sleep 30 minutes less than men due to household responsibilities, childcare, and work demands. Analysis of government data reveals young women get less than eight hours of sleep, with caregiving and multitasking contributing to chronic sleep deprivation.
Thoughtful judgement in the age of outrage
In an era of instant reactions, leaders must resist the urge to quickly comment on complex issues. Drawing from Indian philosophical traditions, the article advocates for thoughtful, nuanced responses, emphasizing strategic silence, disciplined thinking, and the importance of understanding multiple perspectives before speaking.
The rise of a leader and his enduring popularity
Narendra Modi, turning 75, has transformed politics into a social movement, addressing complex issues like infrastructure, women empowerment, and national unity. His leadership style focuses on public welfare, challenging bureaucracy, and maintaining a principled approach in domestic and international affairs.
Book Box | On not writing about ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’
Arundhati Roy's memoir "Mother Mary Comes to Me" explores a complex mother-daughter relationship, resonating deeply with the author's personal experiences. Unable to review it objectively, she recommends the book as a powerful, intimate narrative about love, rejection, and storytelling.
Is charity the opium of the privileged?
A personal account explores the nature of charity, critiquing performative giving while praising the Ronald McDonald House for providing dignified support to families with hospitalized children, emphasizing the importance of preserving recipients' self-respect and humanity.
Is the smartphone, as we know it, set to disappear?
Smartphones may have peaked, with incremental upgrades failing to impress markets. Like horse-drawn transportation's decline, phones are becoming mundane tools. Future technology might involve wearable, thought-controlled devices, but for now, smartphone iterations will continue.
A challenging time for Indian diplomacy
India faces diplomatic challenges with strained US relations due to Russian oil purchases, potential tariffs, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Tensions with China persist, while US-China ties improve, potentially marginalizing India's strategic position in the Indo-Pacific region.
Towards a new paradigm of urbanism in Himalayas
The Himalayan region faces critical challenges from reckless development, with repeated natural disasters highlighting the need for terrain-sensitive urban planning. Sustainable solutions include resilient infrastructure, careful construction, water management, controlled tourism, and governance that respects the mountain ecosystem's fragility.
Trump and politicising of policing in America’s cities
Trump's "war on crime" targets Democrat-run cities, deploying National Guard troops to combat crime. Critics see political motives behind federal intervention in local policing, challenging constitutional norms and city autonomy amid declining crime rates.
Trade deal as the grammar for closer India-Europe ties
India and EU are advancing a Free Trade Agreement to diversify economic partnerships, potentially boosting India's GDP by 1.3% annually. The deal aims to reduce dependence on volatile markets, enhance strategic autonomy, and create mutual economic opportunities amid global trade uncertainties.
Could India’s circular economy be a gamechanger?
India's refurbished smartphone market is booming, with one in five phones sold being pre-owned. Companies like Cashify are transforming perceptions, offering trusted, quality devices that bridge consumer aspirations while potentially reducing e-waste and creating sustainable consumption models.
Why geopolitics matters for corporate boardrooms
India's evolving economic landscape demands businesses adapt to geopolitical shifts, fragmented supply chains, and technological disruptions. Strategic foresight, government collaboration, and proactive risk management are crucial for corporate survival and growth in a complex global environment.
Mizoram train underscores frontier to front-runner vision
Prime Minister Modi's Act East policy transforms Mizoram's connectivity, inaugurating a 51-kilometer railway line connecting Aizawl to the national network, reducing travel time, boosting trade, and marking a significant infrastructure development for Northeast India.
How the Modi government has furthered integration of the North-East with rest of India
Modi's railway project in Mizoram marks a historic milestone, connecting the state to India's network. Reducing travel time, boosting economic opportunities, and fostering cultural exchange, the project symbolizes the government's commitment to North-East integration and development.
