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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...