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Tanishka Urade Introduction In the 21st century, most people occupy two realms simultaneously: The physical and digital. The digitization and digitalization of the world is happening at a rapid pace, making it almost impossible for people to exist without an online identity. India has more than 820 million internet users at present. The use of […]

Anjali Yadav INTRODUCTION Recently, India has become the 4th largest economy by surpassing Japan and is projected to overtake Germany as well in recent years. However, does this really contribute to the overall development of the people in India? The gap between the rich and the poor has widened exponentially over the years. Approximately 90%

Mimansa Joshi (centre-IR) Introduction As India strides forward in its digital transformation, integrating digital infrastructure across governance, finance, healthcare, and everyday life, the importance of a secure cyberspace cannot be overstated. The country is now home to over 700 million internet users, with rapid digitisation driven by flagship initiatives such as Digital India. Yet, this

Kritika Vishwakarma  Indian ocean has always been served as the leading international trade route for ancient civilizations and the connecting link between Middle-east, Africa, Asia and the East Asian countries. It was also churned by European invasion along with the exploitation of resources. Indian ocean region relentlessly remained significant through its maritime trade routes and

Evaluating initiatives like smart cities, green buildings, and metro expansions in terms of environmental impact and social equity Meena Saini Introduction: India’s Urban Turning Point India is undergoing one of its biggest urban transformations. As expected over 840 million people will live in cities by 2050 (United Nations, 2019), the country is diving into ambitious

Siddhartha Adhyayan Foundation for Policy & Research Introduction Electronic gadgets are now found in every home, office, and institution in a world that is becoming more and more reliant on digital technologies. Due to innovation cycles and consumer trends, these technologies are changing quickly, producing previously unheard-of amounts of electronic waste, or “e-waste.” The world

Eman Syed INTRODUCTION The majority of India’s workforce operates in the informal sector, lacking social security and fair wages. Today, it continues to be one of the most pressing challenges in India’s labour market. While policies like the e-Shram portal aim to address these issues, implementation gaps reduce their effectiveness. This article explores whether schemes

Pallepati Sai Abhijeet Rao Adhyayan Foundation for Policy and Research The Promise and the Paradox India became the world’s most populous country in 2023, surpassing China, with a population of 1.4 billion (Ellis-Petersen and correspondent 2023). Additionally, with an average age of 29 years, India has a fifth of the world’s youth population, resulting in

Prachi Gupta Climate change is not just an environmental issue but a social one, it deeply affects the marginalized communities of the society like fisherfolk and tribal groups. They have to disproportionately bear the impacts of climate change due to structural inequalities and geographic exposure. These groups face livelihood disruptions, displacements and cultural loss. The