4 December, 2025

THE CLIMATE IS BREACHING THE WALL OF URBAN METRICS

Climate change has breached the invisible wall on which current urban metrics rest. As rainfall extremes redefine what constitutes safety, resilience, and viability, India and the world must rethink how cities are assessed. Urban planning must incorporate hydro-ecological realities, granular vulnerability mapping, and climate-responsive design. Without recalibrating our metrics, modernity will remain an illusion—quickly reclaimed by the river, the slope, or the sea.
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2 December, 2025

RETHINKING JUDICIAL REFORMS

India’s judiciary is frequently criticised for chronic delays, mounting case backlogs, and the slow pace of disposals. In response, governments often propose structural additions such as fast-track courts (FTCs) or procedural changes aimed at speeding up cases.
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18 November, 2025

ICDS AT 50

ICDS at 50 symbolizes India’s unwavering commitment to child and maternal well-being. Yet, to remain relevant in the next fifty years, ICDS must evolve into a nutrition-cum-learning ecosystem aligned with global standards, NEP 2020, and Viksit Bharat 2047. Strengthening Anganwadis, professionalising the workforce, modernising infrastructure, and embracing data-led governance will ensure that ICDS continues to nourish India's future generations.
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