India’s claims of a dramatic decline in poverty rest on questionable comparisons, methodological gaps and an economic record that tells a rather different story. India’s…
Their most pressing challenge is solving the long-standing water shortage in the villageOriginally published on Global VoicesParticipants of the project in Qyzylsay, Kazakhstan. Photo by…
Oil rigs threaten biodiversity and compromise the well-being of coastal and Indigenous communitiesOriginally published on Global VoicesOffshore platform from Garand-Batanga Beach, Kribi South region of…
Behind the surge in EPFO numbers lies an uncomfortable question: are we measuring new jobs or merely recording existing workers differently? The Indian government claims…
The state-owned company is accused of abetting crimes against humanity Originally published on Global VoicesTelenor telecom operated in Myanmar from 2014 to 2022. Photo by…
Secret lobbying, political donations and regulatory loopholes fuel industry efforts to slash tobacco taxes despite mounting public health risks. With the rise in illicit tobacco…
Australia’s incoming political finance laws will cap donations and electioneering spending for the first time and bring faster disclosure, but the limits are generous, the…
Rising costs, weak pensions, career pressures and unequal caregiving are reshaping how Indian couples calculate the price of parenthood. The DINK household—Double Income, No Kids—has…
Imported inflation, fragile manufacturing and unequal burdens complicate textbook arguments supporting unrestricted currency depreciation across India. India’s exchange-rate debates often proceed as though the price…
After the February 2 US-India tariff deal announcement, New Delhi must be cautious in its realignment approach with Washington. On February 2, a prospective…