London, 26 Jan 2026: Paid Period Leave campaigner Ranjita Priyadarshini has soft launched her new book at an event in London led by Sweta Mohanty, a prominent figure in the Global South Corridor. Ms. Priyadarshini, an Odisha-based activist and founder of the Paid Period Leave movement, advocates for workplace policies recognising menstrual health needs. The …
AI Will Reshape Society — But Only If Disabled People Are at the Table
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the infrastructure of modern life. It is shaping how governments allocate welfare, how employers screen candidates, how courts assess risk, and how healthcare systems decide who receives care. Yet amid the global rush to regulate and deploy AI, one truth remains dangerously overlooked: AI will reshape society unjustly unless disabled …
Budget 2026: India’s education sector looks to take learners and innovators to the global stage
Over the last year, India’s education sector has undergone a decisive shift towards sustainable, outcomes-led growth, with sharper implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and a renewed focus on quality, global relevance, and institutional reform. Industry-aligned curricula, increased use of AI in learning, and the entry of international universities have strengthened India’s academic …
Budget 2026: Industry leaders seek execution certainty, sustainable urban growth, and sector-ready reforms to support India’s next phase of development
As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026–27, industry leaders across manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, critical minerals, hospitality, and urban infrastructure are looking for policy clarity, execution efficiency, and long-term planning that aligns economic growth with sustainability, quality of life, and resilience. With rising urbanisation, evolving consumer aspirations, and expanding infrastructure investments, the coming Budget …




