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An Inflammable History of LPG in India

Posted on March 6, 2021
An Inflammable History of LPG in India

LPG prices have been on a steep rise in India burning a hole in the pocket of the common man. Here’s a short history of LPG, and its price fluctuations and consumption in India.

Government of India’s Big Plans for Little Andaman

Posted on February 20, 2021
Government of India’s Big Plans for Little Andaman

The latest proposal by NITI Aayog suggests large scale transformation of Little Andaman island located at the southern end of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. But conservationists think it’s a recipe for disaster.

Profiling Punjab, India’s ‘Breadbasket’ State

Posted on February 8, 2021
Profiling Punjab, India’s ‘Breadbasket’ State

Since Independence, Punjab has enjoyed a place of pride among Indian states as the breadbasket of the nation. But behind this fancy title is a tale of meteoric rise and gradual decay of the state’s agrarian economy.

Thirteen Facts on Girl Children in India

Posted on January 24, 2021
Thirteen Facts on Girl Children in India

Most of us are familiar with the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign introduced by the Narendra Modi government in 2015. But for a girl child born in India, things are still not so hunky-dory.

Needle-Ready? India’s Covid Vaccination Preparations

Posted on January 8, 2021
Needle-Ready? India’s Covid Vaccination Preparations

As India readies itself for the largest vaccination drive in the world against Covid-19, there’s a lot of hope, anxiety and apprehension in the air. Here’s everything you need to know.

India’s PSU Privatisation Goals for 2021

Posted on January 2, 2021
India’s PSU Privatisation Goals for 2021

The Centre has been aggressively selling government stake in public sector companies. The process is to gain more steam in 2021, given the plans being rolled out for the country’s PSUs.

Uniform Divorce Law: Step Towards Uniform Civil Code?

Posted on December 22, 2020
Uniform Divorce Law: Step Towards Uniform Civil Code?

With a PIL for uniform divorce laws making headlines, debates about a uniform civil code are rife again. What is a uniform civil code, and what are the concerns around it?

Renewable Energy: India’s Progress Card

Posted on December 19, 2020
Renewable Energy: India’s Progress Card

India’s renewable power capacity is the fourth largest in the world. On the renewable energy front. Investments are flowing in and entrepreneurs are enthusiastic. But there are counter-currents.

Tata Vs Mistry: Dispute that can Make or Break India Inc.

Posted on December 16, 2020
Tata Vs Mistry: Dispute that can Make or Break India Inc.

The bonhomie between the Tatas and the Shapoorji Pallonji Group was example of trust and ethics in the corporate world. That and more was dented with the unceremonious exit of Cyrus Mistry from Tata Group.

Mixed Marriages in India: A Status Report

Posted on December 13, 2020
Mixed Marriages in India: A Status Report

Uttar Pradesh has a law that can make inter-faith wedding a crime. If anyone can prove forced conversion in mixed marriages, the punishment could be up to 10 years in jail. Multi-cultural India has a lot at stake here.

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