Category: Editorial Analysis
On India’s ‘heat action plans’
With rising temperatures, the efficacy of existing measures, such as Heat Action Plans (HAPs), in mitigating the adverse impacts of heatwaves has come under scrutiny.
India’s Arctic imperative
In March 2024, India successfully concluded its first winter expedition in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in its polar research efforts.
Urbanization, no liberating force for Dalits
Despite Ambedkar’s optimism, the urban landscape in India remains deeply divided along caste lines
India’s missing jobs — and where the next government can find them
India faces a significant challenge in creating enough jobs to sustain its burgeoning population.
ISRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone
ISRO ensured practically zero debris left in earth orbit after the PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission
What is a citizen’s ‘right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change’, underlined by Supreme Court?
Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”.
Marching ahead with technology absorption
The Indian Army has designated the year 2024 as the ‘Year of Technology Absorption’ to embrace disruptive technologies.
Gone too soon — the subject of youth suicide in India
Suicide is a pressing issue in India, with the country holding the unfortunate distinction of having the highest number of suicides globally.
Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics
The conduct of business in both Houses so far only points to the need for a revitalisation of legislative engagement and more constructive debate.
On global indices measuring democracy
The V-Dem Institute’s recent democracy index termed India as “one of the worst autocratisers”.
Living wills implementation lags in India
Challenges and shortcomings in the implementation of living wills exists in India, despite their legalization in 2018 by the Supreme Court.
Will India experience more heat wave days this summer?
Indian Meteorological Department predicts above-average heat wave days for India, impacting multiple regions.