Munshi Premchand, born Dhanpat Rai Srivastava on July 31, 1880, in the small village of Lamhi near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, remains one of India’s most beloved authors. As “Premchand,” he helped launch a new wave of modern Hindi and Urdu literature through his storytelling about the myriad social realities of Indian society under colonial rule….
Particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, health has gradually taken centre stage in India’s development rhetoric. Although there has been steady increase in the Union Budget for health in recent years, it is still unclear if this increase will be adequate and strategic enough to provide noticeable health results. Expectations are influenced by…
India’s climate and energy discourse has entered a more mature phase, marked by a shifting intent from binding targets to inculcating a system readiness approach and embedding it into policy design. The outlining of India’s climate action strategies in the Economic Survey 2025-26 is notable because it repositions climate change as a structural economic variable…
India stands at a decisive moment in its educational journey. The world is rapidly transforming through technology, artificial intelligence, and changing labour markets. The country’s demographic dividend will only pay off if backed by strategic and sustained investment in education. While access to schooling has expanded over the decades, the next phase of reform must…
India’s latest Economic Survey has highlighted the potential of the new labour codes to transform the workforce by promoting gender parity, formal employment, and worker protection. In simple terms, the Survey argues that by simplifying labour laws and improving compliance, India can bring more women into the workforce, reduce informality, and create safer and more…
The 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) concluded in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, this week with heated debate over global cooperation, economic resilience, geopolitical strain and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. The meeting drew nearly 3,000 leaders from government, industry, civil society and academia under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.” The forum came at a time…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, setting the tone for the Union Budget discussions and offering a comprehensive snapshot of India’s economic health. Prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the supervision of Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran,…
India woke up to a surprising announcement when Arijit Singh revealed that he would no longer take on new playback singing assignments. The decision came at a time when he remains one of the most successful and in-demand voices in Hindi cinema. While Arijit clarified that he is not leaving music altogether, his move away…
India’s technology industry is entering a transformative phase in 2026. Artificial intelligence (AI), major capital commitments, and global collaborations are driving growth. Tech companies are betting big on innovation, even as geopolitical and regulatory pressures mount. AI Takes Center Stage Across Sectors Generative AI and smart systems are shaping industry strategies. According to media coverage,…
India’s highest court has stepped in to address a growing crisis in student well-being. The Supreme Court of India has directed a National Task Force (NTF) to strengthen measures related to student safety, mental health support, and institutional accountability. The intervention comes amid rising concerns over student suicides, stress, harassment, and the lack of structured…
