As Global Tariff Tensions Rise, India Must Recalibrate Its Incentive Framework
The week in review was dominated by US president Donald Trump, as every week has been since his inauguration on January 20.
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Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs) for Startups – Funding India’s Innovation Engine 2016
The Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs) structure, especially via the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), has become a driving force in fostering India's startup environment. It has effectively gathered substantial local capital, aided more than 1,000 startups, and played a role in job creation as well as regional economic growth.
Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Satellite Towns (UIDSST), 2009
According to the census 2011, nearly 78 million individuals migrated from rural to urban areas. This increase was due to the availability of better opportunities, higher wages, better education and healthcare in the urban areas. This migration along with the naturally increasing population growth and expansion of borders accelerated urbanization.
Remembering Ambedkar: His enduring vision and India’s constitutional journey
The ideas and ideals of Babasaheb, whose birth anniversary is today, on April 14, still guide and motivate us. But there’s another special date to remember — January 26, the day we adopted the Constitution in 1950. This year, our Constitution turned 75. Whenever we find ourselves at the crossroads of a constitutional dilemma, we find ourselves turning to the Constituent Assembly debates and the words of Babasaheb, hoping that they will guide us in resolving not only our constitutional quandary but also our moral and social ones.
World Health Day-Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: 7th April, 2025
Every year on 7th April, global health awareness is propagated in the form of World Health Day. It is one of the 11 official global health campaigns initiated by WHO. The day is recognized by various international governments, non-governmental organizations, and other public health authorities.
Beyond the Basics: Rethinking Men’s Role in Ending Gender-Based Violence
Though it has deep roots in societal institutions that affect and involve everyone, gender-based violence (GBV) is frequently presented as a problem that just affects women. Men's involvement in maintaining or destroying patriarchy is highlighted in current talks, but the topic needs to go beyond recognizing privilege or encouraging allyship.
National Quantum Mission 2023
Launching the National Quantum Mission ensures India's proactive participation in the global quantum revolution. As nations worldwide intensify their investments in quantum research, the competitive landscape is becoming increasingly technology-driven. Through this mission, India is not just a participant but a significant contributor and creator of advanced quantum solutions. The mission is based on the understanding that quantum technologies will be instrumental in solving future challenges such as cyber threats, precision healthcare, sustainable energy solutions, real-time logistics optimization, and advanced environmental science modeling.