India ranks 131 on UN’s Human Development In...

India, the third largest Asian economy, ranks a 'medium' 131 on the Human Development Index. Showing evident progress in sects like life expectancy at birth, the report also talks of job creation among other things.

India aims at a uniform fee structure in tech inst...

The Information Technology sector in India is currently estimated at USD 155 billion; however, IT education remains one of the costliest and ambiguous streams for students. Will a uniform fee structure in tech institutes provide a more balanced education system in India?

The obscurity of Minority Affairs in India

Equal opportunities and a dignified acceptance are probably the most critical demands of the minority groups in India. Some of the schemes rolled out by the Indian government deserve applause while large scale negligence remains prominent.

Employees’ retirement planning

India is taking a systemic approach towards designing a coherent pension system, dealing with the post-retirement challenges that its citizens face. Based on a recent survey, policymakers are now trying to fill the gap that exists in pension coverage across the country.

Adani Group seeks funds for Australian project

Indian multinational conglomerate, Adani Group faces setbacks in Australia as environmental concerns mar its large scale coal project.

India extends paid maternity leave to 26 weeks

The Lok Sabha passed a path-breaking bill on maternity benefits extending the leave period from 12 weeks to 26 weeks along with some other aids for the mother to take good care of the child during his/her formative stage.

NGO Series: Gumin Rego Kilaju

Gumin Rego Kilaju (GRK), in Arunachal Pradesh, a north-eastern state of India, is working for preservation of community spirit and sustainable living through various activities.

Mumbai: A complex microcosm of India

The richest Indian city is also home to what is possibly Asia’s largest slum. While data from a recent report shows the wealth of the Indian financial capital, Mumbai has another side to it, which continues to thrive.

The ‘Wallahs’ of Mumbai

Wildlife’s Unsung Heroes

While the numbers of extinct, endangered, vulnerable and threatened species of animals and birds are on a steady rise, people across the globe are only prattling about the muddle associated with wildlife. At a time when the loss of wildlife and wildlife-rich grasslands is rapidly...