Free Bus Schemes Help, But Rural India Pays More to Travel
Although there has been a reduction in the level of poverty in rural India, the issue of inequities with regards to access to the public transport system still exists.
Keeladi Controversy-Conflict of Archaeology, Politics and Tamil Heritage
The Keeladi controversy deepened when an archaeologist K. Amarnath Ramakrishna was transferred and requested to amend his report by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). This dispute created political
Uttarakhand: A Persistent Hotspot for Helicopter Accidents
The state of Uttarakhand has remained the hotbed of the helicopter disaster with the recent tragedy having made headlines about the loss of seven lives illustrating the perennial aviation
Empowering Women in Agriculture for Food Security
In 2023, the United Nations General Assembly decided that 2026 would be the International Year of the Woman Farmer to emphasize females’ key part in agriculture and the obstacles
Is India the World’s Fourth Largest Economy?
By 2025, thanks to the IMF forecast, India’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to surpass Japan and make India the fourth-largest economy in the world. The milestone
Rewriting the Script of Early Childhood Education: A Key to India’s Future Workforce
India’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) is very important for reducing poverty and opening up talents, according to Nobel Laureate James Heckman’s economic model. Millions of children participate in Anganwadis
Menstrual Hygiene Issues and Period Stigma: A Barrier to Girls’ Education in India
Managing menstruation and the negative feelings about it mostly impact schoolgirls all around India. Despite efforts to educate the public, large numbers of adolescent girls are regularly absent from
NEP 2020: Paving the Way for Practical, Pragmatic, and Innovative Education to Enhance Employability
The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is designed to change India's education system in line with global standards and to improve students’ chances of getting work after education. The
Autism Care in India: A Call for Evidence-Based, Inclusive, and Early Intervention
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is now a significant problem for public health, partly because of its increasing numbers and also because early recognition, understanding and help are lacking. As
Why Urban Forests Are Crucial for India's Sustainable Future
Due to fast urbanisation and careless development, urban forests which purify our air and bring greenery, are facing tremendous risks. What happened recently at Kancha Gachibowli in Hyderabad highlights