
Gender gap in STEM needs serious attention
The STEM workforce of women in India is estimated at 27% of the total, way behind the global average of 30% and far below the aspired-to 50%. This gender gap is even wider in leadership positions. It'...
1 Nov 20248min

Students suicide rate surpasses that of population growth
A recent study says that the rate of growth of student suicides now surpasses that of the population and overall suicide trends. Over the past two decades, student suicides surged by 4% that while ove...
25 Okt 20248min

Worker incomes need to rise; higher minimum wage crucial
The debate over the need for a higher minimum wage is intensifying as the cost of living and income inequality rise. India hopes to move to a living wage regime by next year, which would set a wage fl...
18 Okt 20248min

Health insurance coverage hobbled by lack of transparency, efficiency
Summary: Fast-rising premiums, frequent rejection of claims and complicated contracts are only some of the challenges the health insurance sector presents. As a result, hundreds of millions are left o...
11 Okt 20246min

‘Problematic’ social media use on the rise among young
Summary: In India, like elsewhere in the world, there are serious concerns about the impact of detrimental social media use on the mental health of young people. While some people suggest an authorita...
4 Okt 20248min

Political apathy, divisive approach fan the flames in Manipur
More than a year since violence began in Manipur, 200 have been killed and hundreds injured. More than 60,000 have been displaced and are living in shelters. There have been several instances of rape,...
27 Sep 20247min

‘Pvt universities have institutionalised internationalisation in Indian education’
Private universities are mushrooming in India. However, their journey has not been smooth. While acknowledging the advantages such universities offer, especially in imparting employment-oriented skill...
24 Sep 202432min

Illegal organ trade preys on poor in India, neighbouring nations
The illegal organ trade is targeting the desperately poor from within India and countries like Myanmar and Nepal. Driven to desperation by their circumstances, they are willing to sell their organs to...
20 Sep 20248min



















