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Urbanisation in India: Definition, Trends, Challenges and Sustainable Solutions
Urbanisation is one of the most powerful socio-economic transformations of the 21st century, reshaping how people live, work, and interact. In India—home to the world’s largest population—urbanisation is rapidly redefining our social landscape, economic potential, governance frameworks, and sustainability challenges. What is Urbanisation? Urbanisation refers to the process where a growing share of a country’s…
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Understanding Public Policy and Its Role in Development
Introduction Every visible outcome of governance—education systems, healthcare services, infrastructure, climate action, poverty alleviation, or digital transformation—is shaped by public policy. While the term “policy” is frequently used, its depth, scope, and transformative power are often underestimated. Public policy is not merely a government decision; it is a structured response to public problems, anchored in…
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Output vs Outcome: Meaning, Differences, and Their Role in Scientific Project Evaluation
Introduction In development planning, governance, and public policy, terms like output and outcome are frequently used—but often misunderstood or used interchangeably. This confusion leads to weak project evaluation, misleading success claims, and poor policy learning. Understanding the difference between output and outcome is crucial for: This blog explains these concepts clearly and simply, using real-life…
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Why the World’s Top Universities List (2026) Has No Indian Institutions?
Introduction Every year, global university ranking bodies release their latest lists measuring academic excellence, research impact, global reputation, and other critical indicators. The QS World University Rankings 2026 — one of the most authoritative global lists — was recently published, yet not a single Indian university made it into the top 100. In this article,…
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Baby Boom: How a Population Surge Shaped Modern Demographic History
Introduction Population growth does not occur randomly—it follows social, economic, and historical rhythms. One of the most influential population phenomena of the modern era is the Baby Boom, a sudden and sustained rise in birth rates that reshaped societies, economies, and global demographics. From post-war prosperity to changing family structures, the baby boom played a…
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How the Wright Brothers Made History on December 17, 1903
Introduction December 17, 1903, stands as one of the most transformative dates in human history. On this cold, windy morning near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, two self-taught engineers and visionaries—Wilbur and Orville Wright—successfully achieved the world’s first powered, controlled, and sustained flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft. What lasted only 12 seconds in the air forever…
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National Daughters Day: Where we reached now?
Every year, National Daughters Day is celebrated to recognize the role of daughters in our families, communities, and society at large. It is not just a day of affection and appreciation but also a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality, dignity, and safety for girls and women worldwide. Origin and Background of National…
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Rare Earth Elements in 2025: Resources Powering the Future of EVs, Wind, and Geopolitics
What are Rare Earth Elements (REEs)? Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar elements: the 15 lanthanides, plus scandium and yttrium. Despite their name, REEs are not actually rare. Many are as abundant as copper in the Earth’s crust. What makes them “rare” is the challenge of finding concentrated, mineable deposits…
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Chips and the Global Economy: How Semiconductors Shape Power, Growth, and India’s Emerging Role
Introduction: Chips as the ‘New Oil’ of the 21st Century In the 20th century, oil determined global power, wealth, and conflicts. In the 21st century, the same is true for semiconductor chips. These tiny marvels of silicon power our smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, satellites, fighter jets, cloud servers, and artificial intelligence systems. The global economy…
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How India can Harness its Demographic Dividend for Future Growth
India, with over 1.4 billion people, is today the world’s most populous country. More importantly, nearly 65% of its population is below the age of 35, and over 50% is under 25 years. This unique age structure gives India a golden opportunity: a demographic dividend that, if utilized wisely, can fuel economic growth, innovation, and…
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