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Why does India need a trained workforce for elderly care?

India’s 60-plus population is projected to touch 347 million by 2050, underscoring the need for a robust caregiving ecosystem; a formal training programme, building on existing small-scale initiatives, could promote gender parity in caregiving and recognise informal, unpaid family caregivers

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Why UAPA demands urgent reform

UAPA’s vague provisions, stringent bail conditions and inconsistent judicial interpretations have enabled the prolonged imprisonment of activists, scholars and journalists without trial; Prof. G.N. Saibaba’s experience shows the urgent need to reform a legal regime that undermines civil liberties, due process and rule of law

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Understanding Gandhi’s re-emergence in India’s oppositional politics

Gandhi’s return to the centre of opposition politics shows a wider churn in India, with protests, citizen action and new political movements seeking greater accountability and systemic change; despite efforts to diminish his legacy, his emphasis on bottom-up political change remains relevant

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Why stubble fires keep coming back

Stubble burning is the result of a combination of legal, technological and economic factors, including the paddy-wheat cycle, assured procurement and a narrow window between crops; a lasting solution needs stronger incentives for diversification, better residue management and more reliable measurement of burning

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