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The implications of a skewed sex ratio for India

News: According to the latest round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2019-21), India has 1,020 females per 1,000 males. Must Read: Union Health Ministry releases NFHS-5 Phase II Findings Contents1 What are the concerns associated with the NFHS data?2 What are the implications of NFHS’s data on sex ratio?3 What does India need to focus… Continue reading The implications of a skewed sex ratio for India

Yes, there are two Indias, and they are not getting any closer together

News: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has released the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). Read more: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise Why it is called two India? There is a stark contrast of development that exist between better performing Indian states and less performing Indian states. The fifth National Family Health… Continue reading Yes, there are two Indias, and they are not getting any closer together

Is crypto mania more a symptom than a cause?

News: Instead of rooting for its ban, we must try to decipher the reasons behind popularity of Cryptocurrencies and why they appear so attractive an asset for investors. Contents1 What are the reasons behind fascination and attraction around Cryptocurrencies?2 Why a new governance order backed by Crypto can never be a reality?3 Are there any… Continue reading Is crypto mania more a symptom than a cause?

Indian agriculture needs a Verghese Kurien

News: 26th Nov, 2021 was Kurien’s 100th birth anniversary What is the legacy of Verghese Kurien? Architect of a rural revolution: He transformed the lives of millions of farmers in Gujarat. Poverty alleviation and social transformation was central to his idea of Co-operative model. Professional integrity: There were many who saw him as an outsider… Continue reading Indian agriculture needs a Verghese Kurien

Obesity is a social problem. Addressing it requires access to healthy food, not restrictions

News: The council in the most obese area in Lancashire is planning to place restrictions on takeaway food to control the health menace. There is also talk of encouraging exercise and addressing mental health issues Restricting fast-food isn’t a bad idea, particularly for young people, amongst whom research indicates it is both a consequence of… Continue reading Obesity is a social problem. Addressing it requires access to healthy food, not restrictions

On the path of Buddha and his followers

News: Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport in eastern Uttar Pradesh to facilitate Buddhist pilgrims to reach the important site of the Mahaparinirvana Temple. The completion of the Kushinagar airport is a significant milestone in the Indian government’s 2016 plan to develop a “Buddhist Circuit”. The ambitious tourism circuit, will help India… Continue reading On the path of Buddha and his followers

What they own: NFHS on women property ownership isn’t conclusive

News: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has released the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). Contents1 NFHS-5 Findings of women’s ownership of property2 Is the NFHS-5 data reliable?3 What are the government steps to improve land ownership among women?4 What needs to be done? NFHS-5 Findings of women’s ownership of property In the NFHS-4, … Continue reading What they own: NFHS on women property ownership isn’t conclusive

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