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India’s SDG ranking has improved, but urban poverty continues to leave millions in slums without proper housing, water, healthcare, and education. The article highlights how sustainable development cannot succeed unless cities become inclusive for vulnerable residents like Kamla Bai. She moved to the city for a better life Kamla Bai came to Bhopal from a…
India’s 2026 monsoon is expected to be below normal at 94%, raising concerns about uneven rainfall and stress on rainfed agriculture. With El Niño and rising farmer debt, a weak monsoon could deepen India’s agrarian crisis if early support isn’t mobilized. Skymet Weather, a leading private meteorological agency in India, expects the 2026 Southwest Monsoon…
The content highlights how converting organic waste into biogas can address both waste management and energy needs in India. It emphasizes environmental benefits, economic opportunities, and government initiatives supporting sustainable fuel alternatives. Countries all over the world are looking for new, clean, and long-lasting sources of energy because of the rising cost of fuels, pollution,…
May Day 2026 highlights how labour rights struggles have shifted from long working hours to psychosocial stress in the gig economy, where workers lack legal recognition and security. Despite changing forms, inequality and exploitation between capital and labour remain largely unchanged. May Day 2026’s ILO theme is “A Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment” a nod to…
The Ken-Betwa Link Project promises water security for millions but is displacing thousands of tribal families in Chhatarpur with inadequate compensation and weak rehabilitation. The protests, including the Chita Andolan, highlight serious concerns about rights, environmental justice, and the true meaning of “voluntary” relocation. An Analysis of Rights, Rehabilitation, and Reality in Chhatarpur In April…
India marks May Day 2026 with strong labour laws on paper, but most workers—especially in the gig economy—remain without real protections. As platform work grows, the gap between rights and reality continues to widen, highlighting deep inequalities in the modern labour system. India marks International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2026, with the usual routine:…
India’s GDP ranking decline in 2026 is mainly due to rupee depreciation and data revisions, even though real economic growth remains strong. However, the real concern is that despite this growth, there has not been significant improvement in nutrition, employment, and overall social development. The Ranking and the Reaction The IMF’s April 2026 World Economic…
India’s gig economy is expanding rapidly, but millions of gig workers remain excluded from basic labour rights and social protections. The article argues that corporate CSR and policy frameworks must urgently evolve to ensure dignity, security, and accountability for this workforce. Introduction Ramesh Kumar wakes up at 5 AM every day. He has no office,…
A footpath cobbler’s quiet skill and dignity reveal a life shaped by hardship, caste identity, and resilience, as he supports his family and prioritizes his children’s education despite earning barely enough to survive. “Cobbler, cobbler, mend my shoe, Give it a stitch, and that will do.” The kindergarten poem lines reverberated in my mind as…
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, has approved an interim hike in minimum wages effective April 2026, providing relief to industrial workers. The move also clarifies misinformation and prepares for upcoming labor reforms under national labor codes. Lucknow/NOIDA/Ghaziabad – In a significant move aimed at bolstering the financial security of the industrial workforce,…
