Shahjahan Begum was a fearless grassroots activist who transformed personal tragedy into a lifelong mission to fight violence against women and empower marginalized girls through education and collective action. Shahjahan Begum (1942–2013) is a leading figure in the Indian women’s movement. From her working-class neighbourhood, she spoke up, calling out violence and abuse, rampant within…
India’s Gender Budget 2026–27 shows modest growth and improved reporting, but remains largely welfare-focused with limited impact on structural gender inequalities. A lack of outcome-based accountability, weak care economy reforms, and fiscal volatility continue to constrain meaningful progress toward gender equity. Persistent gender discrepancies in political representation, education, health, and labour markets coexist with India’s…
The GEM Report 2026 highlights that while education access is increasing globally and in India, major gaps remain in equity, completion rates, and early education pathways. It stresses that expanding enrollment alone is not enough without ensuring equal opportunities and learning outcomes for all. Global Progress and Persistent Gaps The Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM…
Banyan Nation turns plastic waste into high-quality recycled resin that matches virgin materials, focusing on quality, traceability, and industrial use. It is helping reshape India’s recycling system by making circular economy solutions commercially viable. Banyan Nation began with a simple idea, clean plastic can be used again and again if systems are built to handle…
India’s Green Hydrogen Mission is rapidly scaling with record-low production costs, strong government incentives, and major projects like NTPC’s hydrogen hub driving growth. With expanding export infrastructure and a $60B+ ecosystem, India is positioning itself as a global leader in clean hydrogen production by 2030. India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission is no longer a policy…
Rising Middle East conflict has pushed crude oil above $100 and weakened the rupee to a record low, triggering inflation and higher LPG prices in India. The government is taking emergency measures, but the crisis highlights India’s heavy dependence on imported energy. The economic tremors started before India could prepare. On February 28, 2026, the…
India has emerged as the world’s second-largest consumer market, driven by rising incomes, a young population, and strong spending demand. In 2025 alone, 30 global brands entered India, highlighting its position as a key global growth destination. India has crossed a threshold that few predicted this soon. Increased purchasing power and the rise of premium…
India recorded strong FDI growth in FY 2025, driven by major reforms like the EFTA agreement, new labour codes, and SEBI’s SWAGAT framework. These changes are strengthening investor confidence and positioning India as a long-term global investment hub India recorded foreign direct investment inflows of USD 50.01 billion in FY 2024-25. That marks a 13…
The GARBH-INi initiative is a government-led program that uses advanced research, AI, and indigenous data to predict and prevent preterm births, improving maternal and child health outcomes in India. It combines science, technology, and collaboration to create more effective, population-specific healthcare solutions. Introduction Maternal and child health has remained a critical area of national health…
India has extended the Jal Jeevan Mission till 2028 with a ₹8.69 lakh crore budget to ensure reliable tap water access in rural areas through a new digital water grid. The focus now shifts from just building infrastructure to delivering consistent, real-time water supply to every household. The Union Cabinet has approved one of the…
