Aishwarya Naik Introduction India, a land once defined by its sacred rivers and thriving water bodies, now faces a deepening water crisis. Rapid urbanization without adequate infrastructure, poor maintenance of existing sewage systems, and weak enforcement of environmental regulations have…
Perhaps for Ahmed al-Sharaa, aka al-Jolani, displacing Assad with exemplary speed may not have been as important as his being embraced by President Donald Trump during his visit to Saudi Arabia this month (May 13-16). Of course, this was done at the behest of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), whose welcome to al-Sharaa, by extending the Arab embrace, has been strategic and far-reaching.
The 21st century has been defined by the ever growing interdependence of human, animals and environmental health. With more than 60% of known infectious diseases in humans and 75% of the emerging infections being zoonotic in nature, the importance of an unified streamline approach is undeniable.
This vision materialized through the creation of the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and the establishment of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). Together, they represent India's commitment to offering a financial hub that is competitive, forward-looking, and aligned with global standards. But beyond competition, there is a deeper ambition: to redefine what a financial centre can be—rooted in sustainability, inclusivity, and excellence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words capture this intent clearly when he described GIFT City as a zone designed to serve not just India, but the world.
Manorama Bakshi India’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has seen a significant decline, dropping from 556 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 89 in 2022, reflecting an 84% decrease. This progress is commendable, yet it masks persistent challenges that…
Anurag Yadav During a visit to a sun-scorched village in Rajasthan last year, I met Rekha, a woman who radiated determination. As a Jal Sakhi—a water friend—she led her community in building a farm pond to capture rainwater, transforming barren…