Unpaid care workers: The neglected workforce

Unpaid care workers: The neglected workforce

Friday, 29 November 2024 | Shahnaz Rafique

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...

Bridging the gender gap in skills and opportunities

Bridging the gender gap in skills and opportunities

Thursday, 28 November 2024 | Dinesh Sood

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

Aruna Vasudev: A tribute to the mother figure of Asian cinema

Thursday, 28 November 2024 | Santanu Ganguly

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

A glimmer of hope

Thursday, 28 November 2024 | Pioneer

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

Why band-aid solutions fail to fix Delhi pollution

Thursday, 28 November 2024 | Kalyani Shankar

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?

Reaping our demographic dividend: Can skilling be the secret sauce?

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 | Arunesh Singh

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

Lessons in Humility and Faith

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 | Ajit Kumar Bishnoi

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

Realigning India’s economic strategy

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 | Atul Sehgal

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...

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Lighting up the Holiday Spirit

22 December 2024 | Abhi Singhal | Agenda

Unwrapping Festive Flavours

22 December 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Plates that teleport to Iran

22 December 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Winter Wonderland

22 December 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Savour the Spirit of Christmas!

22 December 2024 | Divya Bhatia | Agenda

A Paw-some Celebration of Pet Love

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