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The quiet revolution of remote work , once celebrated as the inevitable future of labour, has unfolded into a far more tangled reality than imagined. For millions worldwide, the dream of flexible hours, zero commute, and working in pyjamas persists — yet in practice, far fewer actually enjoy its benefits. This growing gulf between aspiration and implementation reveals deeper issues: cultural inertia, managerial distrust, infrastructural gaps, gender burdens, and overlooked health costs . A Global Survey: Dreams vs. Reality The “ Global Survey of Working Arrangements ” (2024–25), jointly conducted by the Ifo Institute and Stanford University , paints a vivid picture. Over 16,000 college-educated workers across 40 countries were asked how many days they ideally want to work remotely and how many they actually do. In the U.S., U.K., and Canada , workers average 1.6 remote days per week , fairly close to their ideal. In Asia , it's just 1.1 days , even though workers want ...

By: Anand Gupta | July 2025 “Caste is not just a relic of the past; it is a living force in India’s everyday life. The 2026 caste census doesn’t just count people—it counts realities.” India’s upcoming 2026 caste census is already being hailed as a transformative moment in the country’s social and political history. But beyond the headlines about “reservation recalibration” and “data-driven policy,” this exercise could reshape the very constitutional foundations of how we understand backwardness , representation , and social justice . This blog explores the deeper implications of the caste census—legal, constitutional, and moral—and what it means for India’s democracy in the long run. What’s at Stake? Much of the current debate around the caste census is framed around one question: Will it lead to increased reservations for OBCs and other marginalized communities? But that’s just one layer. The constitutional stakes are much higher. The 2026 Census will: Trigger reallocation...

                               By Anand Gupta | July 2025 India’s startup story is nothing short of remarkable. From food delivery platforms and ride-hailing apps to fintech and gig economy solutions , innovation has exploded in every direction. But as the Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal rightly pointed out recently, India’s startup ecosystem has mostly thrived on business model innovation — not DeepTech . As the world enters a new phase of technological supremacy rooted in core scientific research, India must now embrace a bold ambition: to become a DeepTech powerhouse . What Is DeepTech, Really? “DeepTech” isn’t just another buzzword. It stands for startups that are built on scientific breakthroughs, engineering excellence, and original IP . Think: AI hardware and not just AI apps, Material science for advanced batteries , Genetic engineering for climate-resilient crops , Robotics and...

By Anand Gupta | July 2025 For centuries, the tribal communities of Jharkhand have lived in harmony with nature—not just spiritually, but scientifically. Their agricultural calendars, social rituals, and food security depended not on satellites or Doppler radars, but on lipi birds , kaash flowers , black ants , and tamarind harvests . But as climate change accelerates, even these time-tested signs are losing their reliability. The Living Almanac of Nature In the remote villages of Jharkhand’s Khunti and Gumla districts, elders like Ashok Munda still read the sky, soil, and bird behavior like a living almanac. A larger nest by the lipi bird (common swift) signals less rain . If amaltas trees bloom densely, good rains are expected. On Sarhul , villagers fill pots with water to predict seasonal rainfall by checking next-day evaporation. Kaash flowers mark the end of the monsoon , while ant movements and a red morning sky signal imminent rains. A bountiful tamarind...

                                  From 5G Lag to 6G Leadership: Reality Check India officially launched 5G in October 2022 , a full three years behind South Korea — the global pioneer. By then, over 70 countries had already rolled out 5G across thousands of cities. India’s delayed entry was not due to a lack of ambition, but due to policy muddles , infrastructure bottlenecks , and a lack of coherent strategy . Now, as the global race for 6G begins — with early movers like China , South Korea , Japan , and the U.S. already establishing standards with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) — India claims it will set the rules for 6G . But is ambition alone enough? China Sets the Pace While India Counts Patents While India is busy crafting slogans, China has already secured three crucial 6G technical standards with ITU. These are not just symbolic wins — they are rule-setting milestone...

Introduction: A Journey from Colonization to Cultural Renaissance India’s education system has travelled a long road — from colonial subjugation to sovereign transformation. Introduced in 1835, the Macaulay system aimed to serve the British Empire’s administrative needs. In contrast, the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) represents a radical shift, aiming to cultivate holistic, multilingual, and future-ready learners grounded in Indian values. This blog explores the dramatic contrasts between these systems, their long-term impacts, and the implementation progress of NEP 2020 across India. Legacy of Macaulay’s Education System: Designed for Control In his 1835 ‘ Minute on Indian Education ’, Thomas Babington Macaulay outlined a system designed to produce “a class of persons, Indian in blood and colour, but English in taste, opinions, and intellect.” English was positioned as the sole medium of instruction, and Indian knowledge systems were sidelined. Traditional subjects l...