Memories of Maharashtra’s 1972 drought

India’s response to extreme heat remains better equipped to issue warnings than to make homes safer. Reflective roofs offer a practical intervention, especially in low-rise settlements, but they are not a substitute for reliable electricity, ventilation or better housing. Urban heat policy should connect these measures, prioritise exposed households and measure indoor conditions rather than celebrate the number of roofs painted.

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Niti Aayog to review export SOPs amid evolving global trade order.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India plans to evaluate the effectiveness of two export support schemes amidst changing trade dynamics. These schemes, RoSCTL and RoDTEP, have been in place since 2019 and 2021, respectively. The upcoming analysis will consider various economic impacts, including productivity and investment levels. Inte

The Indian Express has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India’s Oscar strategy needs a rethink. Selection should be driven by vision, not ‘Indianness’.” The available feed metadata does not include a detailed description, so this entry is limited to the headline and publisher attribution. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourcing a

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India can achieve over 10% economic growth, says Sitharaman.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, radiated confidence in India's economic future, forecasting a growth rate surpassing 10 percent. She stressed the necessity of embracing technology and innovation in all sectors, celebrating the impact of startups since 2015. Furthermore, she emphasized technolog