
‘Wastewater contributes most to climate change, impacts GDP and health greatly’
Increasing demand and rapid urbanisation has resulted in an exponential rise in wastewater generation. Metros generate a staggering 220 litres per capita per day of it, and, 70% of urban wastewater fl...
4 Jan 202234min

The high cost of banking for the poor
Banking the unbanked is critical to India meeting its financial inclusion targets. However, the unspoken cost of opening a bank account is a deterrent for the poor. Did you know it can cost them as mu...
31 Des 20218min

‘There is a clear link between higher education and social justice’
Education, especially higher education, fosters an egalitarian society. However, a large number of students from marginalised communities continue to be excluded from higher education, thus cutting th...
28 Des 202135min

India is doing terribly on nutrition, anaemia, child wasting
The recent Global Nutrition Report and the National Family Health Survey show India is performing abysmally on anaemia, especially among women, and childhood wasting. There’s more – India is not on co...
24 Des 20217min

Attacks against Christians on the rise in India
There were at least 305 attacks targeting Christians in the first nine months of 2021. Community leaders say such violence is on the rise, especially in BJP-ruled states. Where is the government? Wher...
17 Des 20217min

The word “vikas” has caused the greatest damage to Adivasis
As India’s mega businesses push to exploit our forest wealth, Adivasi communities pay the price. They have lost their lands, their homes and their way of life. From the fire of this saga has emerged a...
14 Des 202145min

What is the Nagaland insurgency all about?
The killing of innocent Naga villagers in a botched special forces operation is only the latest bloody incident in a conflict that has been raging for over six decades. What sparked the troubles in Na...
10 Des 20219min

Lockdown led to rise in underage marriages
The lockdown imposed in 2020 forced many families into debt and poverty. Unable to care for their children, many considered the weddings of their underage girls as necessary for survival. According to...
7 Des 202131min



















