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In December 2020, the world celebrated a groundbreaking achievement: The approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine in record time. This moment was made possible by the unwavering efforts of regulatory experts who struck a balance between safety and urgency, saving millions of lives. That’s the essence of regulatory affairs, a field that discreetly shapes the safety and morality… Continue reading Regulatory Affairs: Navigating Compliance, Safety, and Ethics in Changing World
Begging, once rooted in religious charity, has morphed into a complex socio-economic issue in India. While the outstretched hand on a bustling street may seem like a plea for survival, it often conceals a web of exploitation, organized cartels, and systemic neglect. From infants drugged for sympathy to children pulled out of school and thrust… Continue reading Begging in India: A Cry for Help or a Well-Oiled Racket?
The Union Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the ‘One Nation One Subscription’, a new Central Sector Scheme for providing country-wide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications. India spends a whopping ₹1,500 crore annually on reading research from journals (The Hindu, 2024). Currently, the higher educational institutes(HEIs) can… Continue reading Streamlining Access: India’s One Nation, One Subscription Initiative
What do you think is common among Cristiano Ronaldo, Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Marie Curie, and Pandavas? Before answering this, let me tell you about the fateful day on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where Pandavas emerged as the winners of the first war of Kalyuga. However, a few weeks before this day, such a victory… Continue reading Mentors: The Life Changing Personnels
It has been more than a year since the Gaza-Palestine war broke out, and there is no end in sight. While the world partakes in festive cheer with their families, many in Palestine and Israel are grieving the loss from a conflict that has spanned decades. Palestinians are living under circumstances with a lack of… Continue reading The Israel-Palestine War and India’s Foreign Policy
The role of women in public policy has evolved significantly over the years. Though Public Policy is still a niche and continuously evolving field, women are gradually becoming key players in crafting policies that bring about meaningful societal changes. “The inclusion of women in public policy is not just about gender equity but about improving… Continue reading Improving Governance Outcomes: The Dynamic Role of Women in Public Policy
In the small town of Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, Ajeet Pratap Singh—a man affectionately known as the “Jhola Man”—has become a local hero in the fight against plastic pollution(HT,2023).While superheroes in fiction battle monsters in society, Ajeet fights the modern-day monster of single-use plastic. For nearly two decades, he has been distributing cloth bags in his… Continue reading Eliminating Single-Use Plastic: The Real Monster
Health is a fundamental human right enshrined in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, yet access to it remains inequitable for millions in India. Health equity, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is achieved when everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential for health, free from disadvantages caused by social, economic,… Continue reading Health Equity In India- Road To Ensure Access To All
As India strives for accelerated economic development, Dr. Arvind Panagariya, the first Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, presents a compelling vision of how free trade can be the driving force behind the nation’s export-led growth strategy. In order to realise India’s enormous economic potential, he advocates for a stronger embrace of free trade, challenging conventional… Continue reading The Free Trade Revolution: Dr. Arvind Panagariya’s Blueprint for India’s Export-Led Economic Transformation
Data plays a critical role in shaping policy decisions. It helps policy leaders make informed choices, identify gaps, and measure impact. While there’s already an understanding of what’s lacking—especially in services for marginalized communities—it’s essential to quantify this knowledge. Without data to back it up, communicating needs and advocating for change becomes difficult. Primary data… Continue reading From Classroom to Career: How Data analysis shapes policy Leaders
