As the world observes Earth Day on April 22, the imperative for sustainable urban development has never been more pressing. Urban areas contribute approximately 70% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (UN-Habitat Report, 2023). In India, the urban population is projected to reach 800 million by 2050 (UN World Cities Report, 2022), necessitating an infrastructure expansion comparable to con
Nine out of 10 individual traders in the equity Futures and Options (F&O) segment have incurred net losses, according to a recent SEBI study. What’s even more striking is that a significant portion of these traders are young individuals – students, early professionals and first-time earners – chasing dreams of quick wealth in the stock market. Armed with smartphones, tradi
Across the globe, unpaid domestic and caregiving work remains an unseen yet essential contributor to economic and social well-being. Women, in particular, dedicate significant hours to household tasks and caregiving, yet this labour remains excluded from Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculations, leading to its undervaluation in policy and economic planning. According to the estimates made usin
More than a week after the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, created a ripple in South Asia by asking China to expand its economic base in his country as it is “the only guardian of the ocean” for India’s seven landlocked northeastern states, New Delhi has decided to withdraw trans-shipment facility to Dhaka, preventing it to export cargo
Alimony disputes in India are becoming a big problem as more couples divorce and some even “fire” divorce cases grab attention. Courts try to help the spouse who needs money without putting too much pressure on the one paying, but there’s no fixed rule for deciding alimony, so results can be very different each time, leading to arguments. The laws in India depe
As the third largest player in the automobile industry, India is currently undergoing a transition in the production from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). The automotive industry is expected to grow Rs. 20 lakh crore by 2030, through adopting and boosting the domestic manufacturing of EV. While the budget 2025 brings new incentives and strategic frameworks,
India’s digital governance journey has evolved rapidly over the past decade. From the era of paper-based bureaucracy, the country has leapfrogged into real-time dashboards, biometric identification and integrated databases. Yet beneath this layer of technological progress lies a persistent administrative reality – slow, error-prone, and often susceptible to discretion, inefficiency,
In an era marked by unprecedented environmental challenges, India stands at a critical juncture. Climate change, with its multifaceted economic repercussions, has intensified the focus on green energy investments, carbon pricing mechanisms and sustainable development. As one of the fastest-growing major economies, India not only grapples with the immediate effects of climate variability but als
India’s 2025 budget has introduced a focus on reforms across six specific domains, and one of which is the power sector. The strategy involves bolstering the nation’s economic development through its proposed engines of agriculture, MSMEs, investment and exports. The fuel for this development, en route to the country’s directive for achieving a developed status under its Viksi
We live in a world which is characterised by “Parasparopagraho Jīvānām”. This is a Jain aphorism from Tattvarth Sutra, the most authoritative sacred text of Jains [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattvartha_Sutra]. The aphorism has been accepted as the motto of Jainism. In simple English, it means that eac
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming many sectors and industries around the world. It offers tantalizing possibilities for the legal sector. From automating routine tasks to enhancing legal research and analysis, AI is reshaping how legal professionals work. However, while AI offers numerous opportunities, it also presents challenges that must be addressed for seamless integration into
In an era when technology is reshaping every aspect of life, warfare is no exception as showed in the case of Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza wars. Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a game-changer in international defence strategies and India is no stranger to this transformation. India`s recognition of AI as an advancement in technology is evident – more so for its potential to
The union budget 2025 has accentuated measures to boost agricultural growth and foster rural prosperity. As part of this, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the establishment of a Makhana Board, offering renewed hope for stakeholders involved in the cultivation and other stages of the makhana production process. Last decade has been exceptionally favourable for makhana
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world’s largest religious gathering that concluded this week, was also a battleground for brands looking to capture attention in a sea of millions. With over 150 million attendees estimated, companies seized the opportunity to integrate their messages seamlessly into the festival experience. From digital payment companies that set up seamless t
In today’s volatile global trade environment, evolving policy stances and protectionist measures have begun to reshape the contours of international commerce. Among the most consequential developments is the US contemplation of reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports – a move that could significantly impact key sectors such as chemicals, metals, jewellery, automobiles, pharmaceuticals
The Union Budget 2025 has placed India’s tourism sector in the spotlight by proposing the development of the top fifty destinations through a challenge mode, with performance-linked incentives for states to improve cleanliness, visitor amenities, and sustainability. This initiative highlights the urgent requirement for a unifying framework – one that converges diverse local contexts
At its 55th meeting, the GST Council fixed the varied tax rates on different categories of popcorn. The ready-to-eat popcorn, which is typically mixed with salt and spices, attracts a 5% GST if it is not pre-packaged or labelled and a 12% GST if it is pre-packaged and labelled. The caramelized popcorn, which is coated with sugar, is classified as a sugar confectionery and attracts an overwhelmi
Prime minister Narendra Modi’s recently concluded a two-day visit to the US following an invitation from president Donald Trump. The historic meeting between the two leaders continues to reverberate in public discourses in India. The prime reason is: The visit took place within weeks of Trump’s assumption of office in his second term. Besides, Modi was the fourth inte
For nearly a decade, countries have been adopting artificial intelligence, machine learning and large language models on a large scale, showcasing their efficiency in managing complex tasks and significantly boosting productivity across corporate and government sectors. The Indian government is also positioning the economy to embrace AI, aiming for transformative growth in industries and public
The world seems to be hurling towards World War III in all the possible scenarios: hot war, cold war, and proxy war. The battleground seems to have expanded beyond physical to digital or virtual/mixed reality with technology like drones. Moreover, the line between civilian and military targets seems to have blurred (especially in Ukraine) with the use of technology or internet connectivity to t
