Articles
May 8, 2026
Why does Karnataka’s budget portray women as grateful recipients rather than empowered citizens? Each year, the budget documents cast her as the beneficiary of free bus rides (Shakti scheme), ₹2,000 monthly cash (Gruha Lakshmi), or subsidised gas for “household members”. […]
May 7, 2026
V D Satheesan Kerala comeback highlights Congress’ revival, strategic leadership, and the UDF’s decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
May 7, 2026
India and China are actively competing to expand their geopolitical influence in the Indian Ocean Region by investing in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector, each driven by distinct strategic motivations. Sri Lanka’s critical position along the world’s busiest maritime trade […]
April 30, 2026
The catastrophic blast in Thrissur in April 2026 was not merely an industrial accident; it was a predictable outcome of a regulatory philosophy that prioritizes prohibition over partnership. As the smoke cleared, the familiar cycle of “Stop Memos,” police raids, […]
April 28, 2026
India EV Policy Reform calls for prioritising e-buses and shared mobility over private EV subsidies to improve access and equity.
April 27, 2026
Rural mobility in Karnataka remains unreliable despite significant investments into road connectivity and affordability interventions such as the Shakti Scheme. Increased ridership has not been matched by expanded supply, resulting in chronic overcrowding, limited route coverage, and service gaps that […]
April 24, 2026
In Short: The resurgence of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, punctuated by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, has exposed the structural vulnerabilities inherent in India’s energy supply chains. With significant volumes of crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), […]
April 24, 2026
In Short For most of the past five decades, the grammar of energy security was written in barrels and British Thermal Units (BTUs). Policymakers conceptualised vulnerability through import dependence ratios, the politics of producer regions, and the chokepoint geography of […]
April 16, 2026
As the global economy shifts toward services and knowledge-intensive industries, the terms of trade are changing. Market access is no longer based solely on tariffs and customs procedures; increasingly, it depends on whether skilled professionals can cross borders to deliver […]
April 16, 2026
In Short: India is racing toward a high-tech, clean-energy future, driven by ambitious climate goals and a push for domestic manufacturing. However, beneath the surface of this progress lies a critical bottleneck. While significant strides have been made in exploring […]
April 8, 2026
Insights on Assembly Elections 2026 India covering issues, people, and policy choices influencing governance and economic direction.
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services in smaller passenger vehicles such as autorickshaws and motorcabs are structurally incompatible with Karnataka’s current regulatory framework. The Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules (KMVR), 1989, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, regulate vehicles by drawing a strict distinction […]
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services using small passenger vehicles (share autorickshaws) are commonly observed in urban corridors of Tamil Nadu. However, the legal framework governing these services continues to rely on the traditional contract carriage under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. While […]
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services in smaller passenger vehicles such as autorickshaws and motor cabs are structurally incompatible with Kerala’s current regulatory framework. The Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules (KMVR), 1989, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, regulate vehicles by drawing a strict […]
April 6, 2026
Setting the Context With elections increasingly shaped by digital platforms, social media has become a key site of political communication, narrative construction, and voter engagement. In the context of West Bengal, the online communication strategies of the Bharatiya Janata Party […]