Demographic dividend halved!
There are two popular schools of thought, when it comes to population explosion! One argument is how population growth has been putting unprecedented pressures on natural resources and also on per capita productivity
Housing — still a chimera
In our country the housing scenario is full of classical dichotomies. In a nation where millions are homeless, still there is nothing in the name of affordable housing. In India wherein slums are the biggest problem
State of statistics
Conducting research in India has always been challenging as the quality of data is neither dependable nor reliable. A glaring example of this is the discrepancy in the data of Indian GDP for the first quarter of 2010-11
7,86,000 Dead and still Counting
Lack of sanitation has cost India a staggering Rs.2.4 trillion or 6.4 per cent of the GDP! This shocking revelation has been made by a recent World Bank report, which revealed that in 2006
Sanitising Street Food
Street food as a concept and the sheer indulgence around it has its own character which is unique in itself! The enticing aroma, the mouth watering delicacies, its ubiquitous availability, regional flavour
Inclusive franchise!
Right to vote is seen not only as the most significant right in a democracy, but also as a quintessential characteristic of any democracy. Right to vote not only allows democracy to prevail
Back to school!
Of late there have been considerable debates around youth and their lack of participation in Indian politics! The irony is that despite India being the youngest nation in the world, which boasts about
Cost of access
At the planning level, the government has been coming out with myriad development plans since last six decades, in response to the needs of the rural poor! The government in their various budgets planned almost everything that
Childhood in bin!
What else could vividly exhibit the dichotomy of our country than the socio-economic discrimination we still have among our children! Last week, in the vicinity of my residence, a society organised a gala event for
Indian Prisons Pvt Ltd.
With over 1,200 Jails and around 4,50,000 prisoners, Indian prisons can be compared to an economy. The number of prisoners in India is practically equal to population of countries like Malta or Brunei
The great Indian hawkers
By the time this magazine hits the stands, celebrations for Diwali would be at its peak! Amongst other celebrations, one thing that had always attracted my attention is the manner in which the shoppers
CWG failed, women won!
Amidst all kinds of controversies that marred the recent CWG games, there has been one silver lining. Not only did our sportsmen make us proud by breaking and making new records, but also showcased
Nation building cannot be a paid job!Economics is funny!
I remember my professor used to say that instead of conducting classes in air-conditioned rooms with lights on devoid any ventilation, it is much better to conduct the same in open areas.
De-politicise aid!
A week back, the US President Barack Obama said that developing nations would have to help themselves and not completely depend on aid from the developed world, which is struggling with financial crisis.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
