February 25, 2026
Affordable, but not accessible: Karnataka’s rural transport paradox

Affordable, but not accessible: Karnataka’s rural transport paradox

Photo Credit: Deccan Herald Karnataka has improved transport affordability through subsidies and schemes, yet reliable access remains uneven in rural areas. Using insights from Melukote, this article examines how limited services, regulatory barriers, and weak last-mile connectivity continue to restrict […]
February 20, 2026

Why policy makers should look at Chennai’s autorickshaws for the future of last-mile delivery

Photo Credit: CNBC-TV18 Chennai’s autorickshaws could unlock cleaner, cheaper last-mile delivery for MSMEs, easing congestion, boosting driver incomes, and plugging a critical gap ignored by big-ticket logistics infrastructure. Chennai is often called the automobile capital of India—and for good reason. […]
July 11, 2025
Leaders at the BRICS 2025 Summit pose for a group photograph

BRICS 2025: India’s Push for Global South Cooperation in Rio

In Short: BRICS 2025 – Rio Chapter On July 6-7, heads of state and representatives from more than 11 BRICS countries descended on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the BRICS 2025 summit, after the last BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia […]
June 3, 2025

Bicycle Commuting in India: Trends, Challenges & Solutions

Historical Overview of Bicycle Commuting Trends in India Bicycle commuting in India has seen a significant socio-economic transformation. It has evolved from a source of pleasure during the colonial era to a symbol of lower-class conveyance by the mid-1990s, and […]