MAY 01 2023

Non Binary

History owes an apology to the members of this community and their families, for the delay in providing redressal for the ignominy and ostracism that they have suffered through the centuries,” wrote Indu Malhotra, a then sitting judge, as the Supreme Court decriminalised same-sex relationships in September 2018.

Suchetana Ray - May 01, 2023

Guarantee Void in MGNREGA: The Crisis In Universal Rural Job Scheme

From being the lifeline of the country’s rural economy whenever it went into distress and subject of political claims and blame, the MGNREGA scheme is facing unusual times, leaving workers and activists worried

Rajat Mishra  - May 01, 2023

Carbon Market Warming Up, But Is India Ready?

Regulation, monitoring, pricing, policy certainty, alignment with international standards, etc. are just some of the challenges the government must face

Shailaja Tripathi - May 01, 2023

Populous India Fears Economic Instability

While some look at rising population as an opportunity, the less optimistic ones are suffering from population anxiety, or the concern over impacts of changing demographics. In a country like India, economic concerns outweigh all others

Shailaja Tripathi - May 01, 2023

The Evolution In The Indian Job Market

Work 3.0 represents the third wave of changes for India in its post-colonial history— the first came in 1947 after independence, the second in 1991 after the economic liberalisation and third in 2020 when the pandemic struck. In an attempt to provide insights into the future of work, workplace and workers, authors Avik Chanda and Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay explore the various underlying factors that have influenced these changes

The Spiritual Wine Lover

When it comes to wines, Atul Singh, MD and CEO of LGT Wealth India, is a self-confessed student who can travel around the world to know more about them. His passion for spirituality is equally intense

Chitra Nair - May 01, 2023

Staying Smart On The Go

Smart electronic devices have rewritten consumer experience in more ways than one. Amit Khatri, co-founder of connected lifestyle technology brand Noise, talks about five ways in which design innovations in wearables and hearables market are making life easier, and stylish at the same time, for professionals who need to be always connected

For A Slice Of The UPI(E)

Indigenous, innovative, popular: The three adjectives have rarely been used together earlier for an Indian product, but UPI has changed this perception. This is the foundation of India’s digital economy that the world wants to replicate and private players want to profit from. The government is in a fix though

Raghu Mohan - May 01, 2023

Reliance Tira: The Mammoth In The Beauty Store

From the brand power of its parent company to the near absence of a strong rival in the burgeoning beauty and personal care industry and an omnichannel strategy for market penetration, Reliance Retail’s Tira, launched last month, has a lot going for it. Will others be able to hold their own?

Vinita Bhatia - May 01, 2023

Promoters Missing At The Markets

When start-ups launch IPOs, their founders abruptly change their classification from promoters to public shareholders. SEBI worries about its impact on public confidence, but the trend is all pervasive

Abhishek Vasudev - May 01, 2023

Mensa Brands: Steering Clear Of The ‘Winner-Takes-All’ Approach

Ananth Narayanan, founder of Mensa Brands, talks about his plans to build a tech-led house of brands with omnichannel as the lynchpin

Vinita Bhatia - May 01, 2023

India’s Export Story For The Future

Financial year 2022–23 was an unprecedented year for Indian exports with a value of more than $750 billion. As services and merchandise exports bridge their gap further, there are cautionary tales hidden in this figure in the times of changing geopolitics and a decelerating global economy

Rajat Mishra  - May 01, 2023

Smart Proteins And The ‘Organic’ Déjà Vu

Smart proteins must tick the right boxes—of affordability and availability—to make themselves relevant in a world that is struggling to meet its climate goals. Or they may face a stagnant future like the organic food market

Naina Gautam - May 01, 2023