The ever-rising debt-to-GDP ratio of Indian states is no longer just an economic indicator but a serious warning for the country’s financial stability and cooperative federalism. Public debt in most states has risen sharply over the past few years. Revenue deficits, populist schemes, weak tax collection systems, and off-budget borrowings have weakened state finances. The…
Greedy owners extract milk and leave them to shovel in the garbage A horrifying scene is becoming commonplace in almost every city, big or small, in India—cows searching for food in garbage heaps, calves swallowing plastic, animals wandering the streets, and a population struggling with filth. On one hand, society worships the cow as “mother,”…
Don’t the children and teachers feel hot? India is currently experiencing a severe heatwave. Temperatures are setting new records every year. The Meteorological Department regularly issues heatwave warnings. People are avoiding leaving their homes. Coolers and air conditioners have become commonplace in government offices, private companies, banks, malls, and large institutions. An air-conditioned environment is…
The deaths of sanitation workers show that casteism is still alive. Indian cities today appear divided into two images. One is of gleaming roads, smart city projects, sprawling malls, and cleanliness campaigns, while the other is of heaps of garbage, stinking drains, overflowing sewers, and people wading through them. Unfortunately, society often avoids seeing the…
Factless reporting in the game of views weakens public trust In today’s digital age, the flow of information has become faster and more widespread than ever before. Smartphones and cheap internet have given everyone a platform for expression. While this is a positive sign for democracy, it also poses serious challenges. Especially when some people,…
BJP’s historic victory in Bengal, political implications and the crisis for the opposition The BJP swept the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 165+ seats and ousting the TMC’s 15-year rule. Anti-incumbency, infiltration, corruption, and the CAA consolidated the Matua vote. Mamata Banerjee’s “invincible” image shattered, weakening the opposition. The National India Alliance suffered, and…
There was a time when the arrival of a wedding procession wasn’t just a celebration of one family visiting another, but a celebration for the entire village. Homes and courtyards were decorated, feasts were set up, songs were sung, elders offered blessings, and hospitality was considered a matter of honor. Today, in many places, that…
There are many misconceptions prevalent in society today about the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). Some consider it merely a “degree,” some consider it a means to obtain a job, while others consider it a symbol of prestige. Articles and comments periodically appear on social media, debating the usefulness, difficulty, and true meaning of a PhD….
The rapid expansion of higher education in India has brought opportunities as well as serious challenges. While the number of universities, colleges, and private educational institutions has grown rapidly, questions about quality, transparency, and credibility are constantly being raised. At this time, economist George Akeloff’s “Market for Lemons” theory appears highly relevant. According to this…
A society’s progress isn’t measured solely by its buildings, technology, and economic development, but also by how it views its citizens, especially women. If a society limits women solely to their appearance, body, or traditional roles, then that society is seeing only a half-truth. This work sharply attacks this incomplete and narrow perspective. The poet…
