Protecting young users and democratic discourse requires platform accountability, not age bans that are hard to enforce and easy to evade. T.K. Arun The plans to ban social media access for young people are misguided. There is no disputing the harm that…
The Strauss-Howe generational theory suggests that every 80 years or so, civilisations undergo an archetypal generational shift. This theory aligns with the cyclical approach of Indic traditions, which are unlike the linear Western traditions. As we enter the 80th year of Independence in 2026, our nation stands at the cusp of a new social, political, and economic climate.
Contrary to naysayers, the RSS practices what it preaches. It is closer to the Gandhian teaching of improving the individual morally and spiritually to change the external environment.
On February 6, 2026, the IMPRI Gender Impact Studies Centre (GISC) hosted a panel discussion as part of its 7th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberations. The session, titled "Gender, Social Inclusion and Union Budget 2026–27," was moderated by Professor Vibhuti Patel.
Women’s labour has always been central to India’s economy. Yet it remains among the most undervalued and least recognised forms of work.
Urban economies across the Global South are undergoing profound transformations driven by climate imperatives, sustainability goals, and green growth agendas. Yet these transitions intersect with labour markets that are already deeply unequal. Informal work constitutes the backbone of urban employment in countries like India, and women form a substantial share of this workforce.
Patriarchy refers to a system of social organisation in which power, authority and privilege are unevenly distributed in favour of men. It works not only through formal institutions like the state, family or workplace but also through culture, stories, symbols, humour, and everyday representations that normalise unequal gender relations.