
Why do exit polls get it wrong so often?
There are several structural problems with the way exit polls are conducted in India – from inadequate sample sizes to the blending of irrelevant historical data into the projection, an improper under...
22 Jun 20248min

India’s roads are among the most unsafe in the world, so how do we change that?
The data shows that India’s roads are among the most unsafe in the world. In 2022, more than 4.6 lakh accidents were reported in which 1.68 lakh people lost their lives and nearly 4 lakh were injured....
14 Jun 20248min

Can digital lending become the norm?
It is estimated that India’s digital lending market will grow to an astounding $515 billion by 2030. While there are serious challenges such as data privacy and predatory practices, the RBI has steppe...
7 Jun 20246min

'From blood donation to transfusion, the entire chain is full of gaps'
An estimated 12,000 Indians die every day due to blood shortage. What’s more, access to safe blood is not a given in the country. As we observe Blood Donor Day on June 14, India has a great gap to bri...
4 Jun 202438min

Workplace burnout has reached epidemic levels
A new survey shows that India tops the world in workplace burnout, with 59% of respondents reporting symptoms. While a range of factors – from the competitive job market to urban stress – can be blame...
31 Mai 20245min

Disparity report underscores gender pay gap in India
India rose eight places to 127 out of 146 countries in the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report 2023. But it’s still worse off than even Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan at 103. Among ...
24 Mai 20246min

What generic drugs mean to India
Generic drugs are a great way of making healthcare more affordable to those who really need it. They are becoming increasingly popular and seem to have strong government backing. However, doctors clai...
17 Mai 20247min

‘Being born a Hindu, I have a responsibility to tell the story of Muslims’
I came across a musical Daastangoi performance, ‘Jo Dooba So Paar’, by chance. And it showed me how the arts can bring people together. It’s much needed, especially in these times of great social fiss...
15 Mai 20241h 6min



















