Unpaid care workers: The neglected workforce
These workers, predominantly women, form the invisible backbone of families and communities, shouldering critical responsibilities without recognition or compensation Unpaid care workers play a crucial yet often overlooked role in sustaining families and communities. These individuals, typically family members and predominantly women, take on essential caregiving and household tasks without formal...
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One nation, one subscription
29 November 2024 | Pioneer -
Countering China’s African influence
29 November 2024 | Parul Chandra -
Educate. Advocate. Act Now: Confronting antimicrobial resistance
29 November 2024 | Sangeeta Sharma -
Trump 2.0: Steep tariffs on cards
29 November 2024 | Kumardeep Banarjee -
Climate change and Lichens: The tiny titans of nature
29 November 2024 | BKP Sinha and Arvind Kumar Jha -
Reviving the spirit of peace: A call to action for a divided world
28 November 2024 | Aps Malhotra -
A Mindful Heart For A Mindful Life
28 November 2024 | Rajyogi Brahma Kumar nikunj ji
Bridging the gender gap in skills and opportunities
The beauty and wellness sector is emerging as a transformative force, equipping women with essential skills and providing financial sustainability Despite various initiatives, a significant gender gap persists in learning and earning opportunities between men and women. Skill development can be a transformative force, enhancing women’s professional growth and economic independence....
Aruna Vasudev: A tribute to the mother figure of Asian cinema
She leaves behind a profound legacy, having nurtured and inspired many. Though she is no longer among us, her influence continues to guide and motivate In 1999, I first discovered the Cinefan Asian Film Festival. Excited, I headed to the India Habitat Centre (IHC) to collect a pass, only to learn...
A glimmer of hope
While the ceasefire offers a reprieve from conflict, its durability is not guaranteed, a lasting resolution still remains elusive In a significant development for West Asia, Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group operating in Lebanon, have agreed to a ceasefire after months of intense conflict. The agreement, brokered with the...
Why band-aid solutions fail to fix Delhi pollution
Despite court orders, government promises, and short-term measures like vehicle restrictions and artificial rain, Delhi’s air quality remains perilously poor Why do the residents of Delhi experience pollution every year while the ruling class blames it on stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh? Can't they...
Reaping our demographic dividend: Can skilling be the secret sauce?
With coordinated action, innovative strategies and a commitment to scalable skill development, India can emerge as a global economic and workforce leader With a staggering 1.44 billion people 68 per cent of them between the ages of 15 and 64, India stands to gain from an immense, globally unmatched, demographic dividend...
Lessons in Humility and Faith
Are we ready to confront the truth of our smallness in the grand scheme of existence? Have we realised that we are intrinsically small souls? That we only play small roles, yes, of different levels, but always small. I will cite many examples to substantiate this fact in this article. The...
Realigning India’s economic strategy
Achieving the ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 demands a decisive overhaul of current economic policies The world is undergoing rapid political changes. With these geopolitical changes underway, it becomes imperative to relook at the current strategy for economic development to meet the declared target of achieving a...
