Abhay TrivediIntroductionFor a long time, India’s financial system was dominated by traders, middlemen, and brokers who relied on old-school methods to track transactions. But that’s changed. Spreadsheets, software, and digital tools have taken overmainly because digitization has swept through...
Aasha SharmaParticipatory Research (PR) is a gamut of research designs, methods, and frameworks that use systematic inquiry, directly collaborating with those affected or being studied. (Cargo & Mercer, 2008). The research design and problem are co-constructed through partnerships between researchers and stakeholders, community members, or...
Policy UpdateMuskan ThakurBackgroundThe Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) rolled out KRCNet on 27 July 2020 as part of the Digital India initiative, converting its conventional libraries into networked Knowledge Resource Centres (KRCs). Before its launch, access to scientific literature,...
Kauntey SuryavanshiCities have always been magnets of opportunity. They promise jobs, better healthcare, and vibrant lifestyles. But as our skylines rise higher, so does the invisible cloud of pollutants choking the very air we breathe. The connection between urbanization...
Farhan AhmedThe strategic weaponization of economic interdependence and the Era of Economic StatecraftWhen Trade Becomes WarfareIn an era where traditional military conflicts risk catastrophic escalation, nations have discovered a more subtle yet equally potent weapon: their economic ties. The...
Advika Medha AcharWhy does a country like India invest so much in space? The answer lies not only in science, but in diplomacy. India’s space programme was never just about rockets—it was about gaining autonomy, building partnerships, and signaling...
Vivetha JayaseelanIntroductionThe Indo-Pacific is one of the most important regions in the world today. It functions as a vast maritime highway, connecting Asia, Africa, and the Americas through essential trade routes, energy corridors, and sea lanes. Most discussions about...
Policy UpdateBavleenBackground In February 2022, India and the United Arab Emirates signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which took effect on May 1, 2022. This marked India’s first trade agreement with a West Asian country and demonstrated the growing...
Policy UpdateArya UkeyIntroductionSecuring advances from banks and monetary institutions remains one of the most critical obstacles for business people from Scheduled Caste (SC) foundations in India. In spite of the presentation of numerous government activities pointed at cultivating comprehensive...
Policy UpdateMuskan ThakurBackgroundOn October 21, 2016, the Government of India launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), known as UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) under the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016. The scheme was conceptualised with a 10-year...
