If we are serious about circularity, resilience, and inclusion, the task is not to invent new systems, but to govern existing ones better.

What if taxi drivers owned the app they drove for? Bharat Taxi is being talked about as “a taxi owners’ Uber” and even “the Amul moment for urban mobility.” This blog explores why India’s ride-hailing model is under strain, how the cooperative approach differs from existing platforms, and whether Bharat Taxi can offer a more equitable and sustainable alternative in a rapidly expanding market.

Odisha stands at the frontline of climate change, facing cyclones, heatwaves, floods, and rising ecological stress. Yet the path to a resilient future lies not in isolated efforts but in genuine collaboration between corporations, CSOs, communities, and knowledge institutions. This article explores the trust gaps, structural challenges, and untapped possibilities, and offers a roadmap for how co-design, co-execution, co-monitoring, and co-learning can help Odisha realise its

They did not march, protest, or demand space. They simply voted with memory, gratitude, and remarkable clarity. Bihar’s women are the silent revolution no one saw coming.

From the ponds of Bihar to supermarket shelves worldwide, makhana is rewriting India’s superfood story. Rich in heritage and health, this humble seed now powers livelihoods, women-led enterprises, and a billion-dollar dream. Handcrafted in Mithila and loved across continents, India’s white gold is more than a snack - it is the taste of tradition, pride, and progress.

From the misty hills of Odisha’s Koraput to modern cafés across India, this isn’t just the story of a coffee - it’s the journey of a people, a place, and a purpose.

Why did two states, similar in socio-cultural and poverty profiles, take such divergent paths? The answer lies not in resources or intent, but in how institutions were designed, led, and connected to real livelihoods on the ground.

They may be just 10 years old, but Gen Alpha wields surprising power: influencing 70% of purchases in Indian homes and redefining what ‘consumer choice’ really means.

enior Panchayati Raj officers participating in a government training workshop on programme planning. The session demonstrates The Trainer’s Dilemma—connecting theoretical frameworks with the practical challenges faced by local governance systems.

Niraj Kumar Bhubaneswar, 14th September, 2025 “ CSR is no longer charity - it is a business strategy. In India, aligned with the...