Pressures, Possibilities, and the Shape of Influence In the first part of this essay, I reflected on India’s economic scale and the institutional resilience that now underpins it. Yet macro stability alone does not tell the full story of a nation’s moment. Beneath the surface lie social tensions, external pressures, and environmental limits that willContinue reading “India in 2026: Her Moment of Measure Part-II”
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India in 2026: Her Moment of Measure Part-I
Scale, Stability, and the Learning Curve As India enters 2026, it does so at a moment of paradox. The country stands on the cusp of an extraordinary economic milestone: by the close of the financial year, it has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. Yet this achievement unfolds against a backdrop of disquiet—strainedContinue reading “India in 2026: Her Moment of Measure Part-I”
India’s Aviation Paradox: Growth Amid Fragility-Part II
Profitability, Policy, and the Road Ahead If Part 1 traced the dramatic growth and fragility of Indian aviation, Part 2 examines why profitability remains elusive, the structural and regulatory bottlenecks that reinforce fragility, and what can realistically be done to secure the sector’s future. Despite soaring passenger numbers, airlines struggle to convert traffic into profits.Continue reading “India’s Aviation Paradox: Growth Amid Fragility-Part II”
India’s Aviation Paradox: Growth Amid Fragility-Part I
Rise, Dominance, and the Recent Crisis India’s skies have never been busier. Domestic aviation has grown explosively over the past two decades, carrying millions of passengers who would once have regarded air travel as a luxury. Low-cost carriers like IndiGo and SpiceJet have democratized flying, making it accessible even to aspirational lower-middle-class families, while full-serviceContinue reading “India’s Aviation Paradox: Growth Amid Fragility-Part I”
COP30: From a ‘COP of Truth’ to a ‘Theatre of Delay’ ,
India and the Search for a Fair Climate Path COP30 has concluded, but the conversations it provoked continue to echo through diplomatic channels, civil society networks, and editorial pages. When the conference opened in Belém, Brazil, it was hailed—almost with hope and relief—as the “COP of Truth.” By the time it ended, the disappointment for many, insideContinue reading “COP30: From a ‘COP of Truth’ to a ‘Theatre of Delay’ ,”
Is Bengaluru Decaying? A City at the Crossroads of Character
Bengaluru—once serenely known as India’s Garden City—is today hailed as the IT Capital of India, a pulsating nerve centre of the digital economy, flush with start-ups, unicorns, venture capital, and dreams coded in binary. But beneath this luminous façade lies a more sobering reality: a city caught in a slow but visible unravelling. One mustContinue reading “Is Bengaluru Decaying? A City at the Crossroads of Character”
Reimagining India’s Labour Agenda in the Age of AI and Digital Disruption
The New World of Work As India embraces the promise of a digital economy, the nature of work is being rapidly redefined. From gig platforms and AI-driven work management to the slow but steady automation of tasks, the labour landscape is undergoing a silent transformation. Yet, the policy and research architecture governing this vast andContinue reading “Reimagining India’s Labour Agenda in the Age of AI and Digital Disruption”
Illness to Wellness: A healthy India by 2047 – Part IV
VIII. Addressing Systemic Challenges Despite the clear benefits of preventive health, systemic challenges remain. The healthcare economy—driven by vested commercial interests—often prioritizes treatment over prevention. Hospitals and pharmaceutical companies may resist changes that threaten their revenue streams, creating barriers to a paradigm shift. Sadly today healthcare is increasingly being treated as a business rather thanContinue reading “Illness to Wellness: A healthy India by 2047 – Part IV”
Illness to Wellness: A Healthy India by 2047 – Part II
III. Overview of Current Health Infrastructure India’s healthcare infrastructure, while significantly expanded in recent decades, continues to face challenges of inequitable distribution and quality. The healthcare system is structured across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, yet many components remain under-resourced and unevenly developed, particularly in rural areas. A comprehensive analysis of the current system revealsContinue reading “Illness to Wellness: A Healthy India by 2047 – Part II”
From Illness to Wellness; A Healthy India by 2047 – Part I
I. Introduction As India approaches the centenary of its independence in 2047, it is poised to emerge as one of the world’s top three economies and a global superpower. However, this aspiration hinges on the health and productivity of its people. With a population of nearly 1.4 billion, India holds a unique demographic advantage. ToContinue reading “From Illness to Wellness; A Healthy India by 2047 – Part I”
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