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Perspectives

Karnataka demands a fairer deal from the 16th Finance Commission

As the 16th Finance Commission begins its deliberations for the 2026–31 period...

Delimitation, democracy, and dilemma of doing well

As India approaches the end of its decades-long freeze on constituency realignment in 2026...

Will Tamil Nadu’s cities get water right?

Leadership comes with a cost, always. Tamil Nadu, being one of the most urbanised...

7th Finance panel and TN's fiscal faultlines

Tamil Nadu established the 7th State Finance Commission (SFC) under the leadership...

Reclaiming India’s forgotten fiscal canon

Why does an Indian student of public finance know more about Adam Smith’s invisible...

Fix urban local bodies to fix Indian cities

A recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, covering 393 urban...

Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission

Today, the Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister/ Ex-officio Vice Chairman, SPC...

TN's push for Global Capability Centres

The State’s ambitious push to establish over 500 Global Capability Centres, as envisaged...

Pathway to TN's urban, industrial growth

The State is already 48.5% urbanised (Census 2011), with cities like Chennai, Coimbatore...

Reimagining Economics of Rural Higher Education

Discusses innovative economic models to make rural higher education sustainable...

TN model can fill EdTech boom's rural gap

In 2021, in a small village near Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 14-year-old Priya, the daughter...

Are private universities the next NBFC crisis?

India can no longer afford to treat education as a speculative venture.

Reimagining Economics of Rural Higher Education

Discusses innovative economic models to make rural higher education sustainable...

English medium boom risks education and identity

he medium of instruction in Indian schools is no longer a peripheral debate.

Kerala’s high graduate unemployment rate challenges

In a nation that celebrates rising literacy rates as markers of progress, Kerala has...

Delimitation, democracy, and dilemma of doing well

As India approaches the end of its decades-long freeze on constituency...

Karnataka Pushes for Equity from 16th FC

As the 16th Finance Commission begins its deliberations for the 2026–31 period...

Success Through Skills

The article emphasizes the critical role of skill development in achieving professional success. It explores how bridging the gap...

Education Expenditure, Dropping the Ball in the States’ Court

This piece examines the declining investment in education by Indian states...

Exploring Innovative Revenue Generation Models

The article discusses alternative financial strategies to boost revenue across sectors.

Tamil Nadu’s Stand on Fiscal Federalism

The article delves into Tamil Nadu’s demand for greater fiscal autonomy, critiquing the...

The Monday That Shook the Indian Economy

Reflecting on a pivotal economic event, this article analyzes its immediate and long-term...

To Internationalise Its Higher Education System

The piece argues that India must first strengthen its domestic higher education...

From Predatory Journals to Pressure to Publish

This article critiques the declining integrity of academic research, highlighting issues like...

Andhra Pradesh Needs to Identify Local Advantages

Focusing on Andhra Pradesh’s economic potential, the article advocates for leveraging...

How Andhra Pradesh Is Writing a Dairy Success Story

The piece showcases Andhra Pradesh’s achievements in the dairy sector, attributing...

Recasting India’s Education System

This article proposes a comprehensive overhaul of India’s education system...

Vocational Education and SSA in India

Examining the role of vocational training under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)...

West Bengal SSC Recruitment Scam

The article investigates the alleged irregularities in West Bengal’s staff...

Tamil Nadu Model: Blueprint for India’s Economic Aspirations

Positioning Tamil Nadu as a growth exemplar, the article analyzes its...

Margins to Mainstream: Greater Say for States

Advocating for decentralized fiscal governance, this piece argues for...

Engines Sans Drivers: 16th FC and Fiscal Future of Urban

The article critiques the 16th Finance Commission’s approach to urban...

Delimitation, democracy, and dilemma of doing well

As India approaches the end of its decades-long freeze on constituency...