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India is a constitutional democracy. We regularly elect our representatives to Parliament, State Legislatures and local governments. Elections, political representation and electoral accountability dominate our public discourse. Most political agitations,…

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme, now known as Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN), has evolved over decades into a nationwide effort to provide cooked meals to government-aided schools.  …

During several recent visits to Madhya Pradesh for project work, I repeatedly came across prominently displayed “Composite Liquor Shops” along highways and in small towns. As a student of mathematics,…

Atmospheric climate of a place or a region is the ‘weather’ averaged over large areas and periods, for (say) 20-30 years. Weather refers to atmospheric conditions such as temperature, precipitation,…

Sarojini Nagar is a popular flea market situated in the capital city of Delhi. It began with no more than 100 authorised shops and gradually expanded into the back lanes…

Policy Brief and Report on our recent study on the Role of Panchayats in Climate Resilience in North-eastern India (August 2025) POLICY BRIEF Beyond Blueprints: Strengthening Gram Panchayats for Localised…

Northeast India, known for its ecological richness, diverse tribal cultures, and fragile terrain, is increasingly being identified as one of India’s most climate-vulnerable regions. Frequent floods, landslides, glacial melt, shifting…

An inspiring narrative in India’s political discourse is the ascent of women leadership from panchayats – India’s foundational democratic institutions – into state legislatures and even the national parliament. Affirmative…