Ruchi Tiwari

The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Nirmala Sitharaman , marks a visionary decisive shift  towards an AI-first development framework , positioning artificial intelligence as a catalyst for jobs,   productivity, and global competitiveness.   From AI-driven governance, skilling, and agriculture to semiconductors, data centres, quantum technologies, and research ecosystems,  the Budget outlines a coordinated national strategy where technology augments human potential rather than replaces it. ...

In the dark, exposing workers to deadly gases, disease, narrow drains and septic tanks filled with human waste, where even the ray of light doesn’t reach, the people are forced to risk their lives every day. Manual scavenging is banned by law, yet it continues across India. People work without safety, dignity, or choice, trapped by caste and poverty in a job that has been illegal for decades, while society and the system fail to fully end this inhuman practice. For decades, certain images...

Understanding Stampedes in India: A Call for Action The Political and Social Context of Mass Gatherings Large gatherings at religious festivals, political rallies, sporting events, or train stations are a part of India’s social fabric. However, many of these events can turn tragic when crowd control fails, leading to stampedes or crowd crushes. These incidents are not random accidents but avoidable disasters that reflect political choices regarding event permissions, policing, crowd limits,...