Rising use of credit cards

June 15, 2024

Food, beverage, and tobacco spending is within 10-15%, and spending on health and wellness is between 5-10%. The Reserve Bank of India in its release for February 2024, reveals a notable growth in credit card transactions along with a 34% higher year-on-year figure in volume and a 25% rise in...

Key Statistics from the 2024 General Election

June 7, 2024

Phase-wise Voter Turnout Trends The phase-wise voter turnout data reveals the 2024 elections witnessed a slight decline in overall turnout compared to 2019. Vote Share Dynamics The vote share analysis reveals shifts in the political landscape between the 2019 and 2024 elections. While the BJP and the NDA alliance experienced...

The ‘NOTA’ Shockwave – A Wake-Up Call for Indian Democracy

June 6, 2024

In the recent general elections, the voters of Indore Loksabha gave a jolt to the Indian political system. A total of 218,674 of voters press the ‘NOTA’ button. This record-breaking number was the highest ever NOTA vote cast in the Indian elections. This landmark in Indore depicts the true spirit...

Shaping an Inclusive and Participatory Democracy: The ECI’s Transformative Role

May 30, 2024

In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has set a remarkable precedent by implementing a series of pathbreaking measures to ensure maximum voter participation and inclusivity. These initiatives empower marginalized segments and redefine the fabric of the world's largest democracy, making it a truly representative...

Indelible Ink: India’s Unparalleled Guardian of Electoral Democracy

May 30, 2024

While India is an exciting democracy with over half a billion voters in the country, let us take a closer look at one of the most subtle yet crucial features of the voting process: the indelible ink. This thoroughly planned and developed solution has indeed shaped the course of the...

The Remarkable Saraswati River: Unearthed and Linked to Indus Valley Civilization’s

May 24, 2024

Throughout history, rivers have been incredibly important for human societies. These great river systems not only lived off but bordered political and cultural territories, functioned as communication veins, and offered the opportunity for the first civilizations to develop along their banks. Great societies from the earliest recorded history emerged and...

Buying your First Flat in India: Understanding Leasehold and UDS

May 21, 2024

Are you a first-time homebuyer in India looking to purchase an apartment? If that is the case, then you need to grasp what leasehold properties are and your undivided share. Although these may seem like complex terms, they have a significant bearing on your ownership rights, duties, and the future...

Clean energy access — an imperative we can no more ignore

May 17, 2024

The world today faces a convergence of three critical challenges - limited access to reliable and affordable energy, a rapidly growing global population, and widespread rapid urbanization. Investing in clean, renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower could provide a comprehensive solution to tackle these compounding issues. Importance of...

Indian Aviation Soars High: An Unstoppable Journey to Global Prominence

May 14, 2024

India's aviation industry is taking flight like never before, soaring to unprecedented heights and leaving an indelible mark on the global aviation landscape. From being a luxury confined to the wealthy few in the early 2000s, air travel in India has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving into an accessible and...

The Baramati Battleground: A Gripping Tale of Power, Legacy, and Familial Rifts

May 14, 2024

In the heart of Maharashtra's Pune district, an intense political saga is unfolding, drawing the attention of the entire nation. Baramati, a constituency long dominated by the influential Pawar family, is witnessing a remarkable clash - a family feud between the dynasty's giants, Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar....