After Diwali, India’s Cities Choke

After Diwali, India’s Cities Choke

The article traces how stubble burning adds to pollution before the festival and winter conditions keep pollutants close to the ground.

11 Nov 2026
Poverty in India from Decline to Economic Security

Poverty in India from Decline to Economic Security

India’s sharp decline in poverty reflects rising consumption, employment and stronger welfare delivery, yet many households remain vulnerable to economic…

10 Nov 2026
Pesticide Residues: The Farm-to-Food Gap

Pesticide Residues: The Farm-to-Food Gap

The article uses tea to trace how pesticide residues can pass from farms into food and where gaps in monitoring and enforcement can arise. It explains…

06 Nov 2026
Chola Bronzes: From Burial to Cosmic Dance

Chola Bronzes: From Burial to Cosmic Dance

The article traces the story of Chola bronzes from their burial for safekeeping to their rediscovery, with Nataraja at its centre. It explains how Shiva’s…

06 Nov 2026
GI Tags, Local Gains

GI Tags, Local Gains

The article examines India’s surge in Geographical Indication (GI) registrations and the concentration of authorised user applications in a few regions…

05 Nov 2026
Power, Progress and the Democracy Debate

Power, Progress and the Democracy Debate

From Cold War rivalries to China’s rise, the article examines how political systems shape economic growth and innovation. It highlights effective institutions,…

04 Nov 2026
Firecrackers: Faith, Health and Clean Air

Firecrackers: Faith, Health and Clean Air

Firecracker regulation highlights the balance between religious freedom, public health and the right to clean air. Proportionate restrictions, effective…

03 Nov 2026
India’s CSR: Growing Funds, Missing Participation

India’s CSR: Growing Funds, Missing Participation

India’s growing CSR spending is concentrated among a few large companies, while employee giving and volunteering remain underused. Broader participation…

31 Oct 2026
India’s Growth, Unequal Geography

India’s Growth, Unequal Geography

India’s output, investment and employment cluster in a few regions, widening disparities and driving migration. Balanced development requires fiscal equalisation,…

31 Oct 2026