India

National policy on use of smartphones in schools and digital media by children is need of the hour

C-LAB calls for stronger laws, school smartphone restrictions and platform accountability to protect children from online harms.

Warming Himalayas: Nepal’s Climate Justice Test

Nepal’s devastating Himalayan floods have exposed the human and economic cost of a warming region, reviving demand for climate justice.

BRICS – Will It Make or Break in Delhi?

As BRICS leaders gather in Delhi for the September 12–13 summit, India faces mounting pressure to balance competing geopolitical interests and alliances.

The Danger of a Single Story

From colonial rule to modern power struggles, dominant narratives silence diverse histories, reshape cultural identities, and erase indigenous knowledge across societies and nations.

Jantar Mantar Protest: Questions Without Answers

The Jantar Mantar protest shattered many myths, including the perception of the Prime Minister’s political resilience. What happens next will determine whether Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the Congress survive this political storm.

₹10,000 Job Scam Leads Police to ₹70-Crore Cyber Fraud Network with Dubai, UK Links

Six arrested, including a bank manager; four IndusInd Bank officials apprehended as Delhi Police busts nationwide mule account syndicate spanning 19 states.

India’s Opposition: Stranded between alliance and disarray

Recent youth protests prove that there’s widespread discontent against the current government. For political change, though, voters need a viable alternative vision that is both achievable and popular.

How climate crisis is redefining home, and who counts as a refugee

Climate change is increasingly driving displacement, raising urgent questions about development models that foster unequal growth while exacerbating ecological risk.

India’s Monsoon Deluge Reflects Intensifying Global Climate Emergency

From floods to heatwaves, cascading climate disasters expose mounting vulnerabilities demanding coordinated scientific and policy responses.

E20 debate reveals India’s uneven energy transition trade-offs

India’s ethanol push boosts energy security and farm incomes, but consumers remain unconvinced amid mileage and price concerns.
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