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One Nation, One Time: Why India Is Making IST More Than Just a Clock

Edition 56 · EDUCATION

Autonomy at Stake: Who Should Govern India’s Premier Institutions?

How much freedom do India’s premier institutions need to achieve excellence? We examine the ISI and VBSA Bills, exploring the balance between institutional autonomy, regulatory oversight, and academic independence.

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From a Budget reform to a shift in regulatory thinking, we cover what matters to readers, not what is merely trending.

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URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Can Delhi’s New Land Pooling Policy Finally Solve Delhi’s Housing Woes?

Delhi cannot create more land, but it can change how existing land is assembled. We examine whether land pooling can turn scarce land into affordable homes.

Education

Beyond Paper Leaks: Can India Build a Secure Examination System?

Every leak triggers outrage, arrests, and cancellations. We examine why punishment alone cannot secure India’s examinations, and what systemic reform could rebuild trust.

Environment

India’s experiments with ethanol blending: FUTURE OF MOBILITY OR A SILENT VILLAIN?

Can a cheaper fuel become costlier in the long run? We unpack the promises, the hidden trade-offs, and why design matters as much as intent.

Governance

AI enters India’s ration story: A REVOLUTIONARY MOVE OR REBRANDING EXERCISE

SARTHAK promises smarter tracking, fewer leakages and better grievance redressal. But questions remain over funding, execution, bias and data security.

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