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Philanthropy, Power, and Accountability: The Gates Foundation Model

The Gates Foundation’s vast influence in global development delivers measurable gains while concentrating power and raising ethical, ecological, and accountability concerns. It highlights risks posed by reputational scrutiny, philanthropic exit, and private capital shaping public systems, particularly in countries like India. ———————————————————————————————————— Over the last two decades, private philanthropy has become a central force in…

Ashoka University Condemns Casteist Slogans by Students, Pledges Action Amid National Backlash

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Ashoka University has vowed to act after videos emerged showing students chanting casteist slogans on campus. The clips prompted a fierce debate about freedom of expression, respect, and discrimination at one of India’s leading private universities. The video shows groups of students shouting phrases such as “We need a caste census” and “Brahmin-Baniyawaad Murdabad” in…

Union Budget 2026 and Education: Tax Relief, Access, and the Cost of Learning

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The Union Budget 2026 has brought a set of changes that directly affect education, students, and families, not through large headline-grabbing schemes, but through tax reforms and cost rationalisation. The government has tried to make education and medical-related spending less financially burdensome, especially for households that depend on overseas education, specialised training, or medical treatment….

Union Budget 2026 Signals a National Reset in Mental Healthcare

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The Union Budget 2026 has made a significant statement on mental health by announcing the creation of new national-level mental health and trauma care institutes. The government has recognised that mental health is no longer a marginal issue but a core public health priority that requires strong institutions, trained professionals, and long-term investment. Presenting the…

A Guarantee Under Strain – Do Budget Numbers Match India’s Livelihood Needs?

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The Union Budget has placed employment and livelihoods at the centre of the government’s long-term vision under what it calls the “Viksit Bharat Guarantee”. The Budget promises to strengthen rural jobs, self-employment, and basic services so that economic growth translates into everyday security for ordinary households. Two major pillars of this promise are VB–G Ram–G…

BioPharma SHAKTI: How a ₹10,000-Crore Budget Push Could Reshape India’s Healthcare and Innovation Economy

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The Union Budget has unveiled a major push for India’s biopharmaceutical sector through a new initiative called BioPharma SHAKTI, backed by an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over five years. The government wants to help India move beyond making low-cost generic medicines and become a global hub for advanced biological drugs and biosimilars. These are complex…

India Is Now the World’s Fastest-Growing Developer Hub

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henever we speak of the rise of Bharat, its multifaceted, not only reflected in economic and defence frontier but majorly in technological advancements too. With over 6.7 million professional developers and 1.6 million fresh gradu lates yearly, India has quietly become the planet’s fastest-growing software powerhouse. Yet most startups still scramble through slow agencies or…

Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right: How the Supreme Court’s Ruling Reshapes Women’s Dignity and Education

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India has taken a major step forward in recognising women’s health and dignity. In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has declared menstrual hygiene an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court has directed governments to ensure free sanitary pads, separate functional toilets in schools,…

Delhi Government Unveils ₹350 Crore Startup Policy to Fuel Student Entrepreneurship

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The Delhi government has launched a bold new initiative to support student-led startups. The Delhi Education Minister, Ashish Sood, unveiled the Delhi Startup Policy 2025, a ₹350 crore, five-year plan aimed at nurturing student innovators from campus to market. The move signals a major shift in how education and entrepreneurship intersect in India’s capital. The…

Union Budget 2026–27: A Fiscal Consolidation Framework with Targeted Growth Priorities

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Introduction The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a significant crossroads in India’s fiscal trajectory, balancing macroeconomic austerity with targeted investments in growth, infrastructure, and social development. The budget displays a cautious but strategic approach in light of post-pandemic budgetary recalibration, domestic structural reforms, and weak global growth. According to the budget, it prioritises capital investment, manages…