Prof Ujjwal K Chowdhury India still holds elections. People still queue up at polling booths. EVMs still record votes. Results are still declared. Governments still change in some states. On the surface, the democratic machine looks alive. But democracy is not only about voting day. Democracy is also about the
In an era where high salaries and fast lifestyles are celebrated as success, many young people are silently struggling with poor financial discipline and lack of savings. In this thought-provoking article, Mathew Mattam, Chairperson, YEFi highlights the difference between earning money and creating real wealth. Drawing from practical experiences and
By Prof Ujjwal K Chowdhury This is the first article of a 20-part series on how democracy is being weakened in India and what needs to be done to combat and mitigate it. The Quietest Theft Happens Before Polling Day Elections are usually imagined as the drama of polling day:
Through this article, Mathew Mattam reflects on how collectivism, discipline, ethical leadership, entrepreneurship, and a learning mindset can shape India’s future. Drawing lessons from nations like Japan, Germany, and Singapore, he emphasizes the need to move beyond individualism toward collective national progress and shared prosperity. India stands at a historic
By ImpactLens Correspondent India’s fuel policy is changing. The government is now allowing the use of higher ethanol blends such as E85, where fuel contains 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent petrol. At present, India is using E20 fuel, which contains 20 percent ethanol and 80 percent petrol. But why
Chandan Kumar, Project Coordinator, CYDA The 2025 flood caused damage beyond imagination in Punjab. It took away homes, livelihoods, and a sense of safety. Many people stood helplessly and watched everything disappear. Yet, in the middle of this loss, there were also stories of courage, support, and humanity. Ranjit (name
Prof Ujjwal K Chowdhury India still holds elections. People still queue up at polling booths. EVMs still record votes. Results are still declared. Governments still change in some states. On the surface, the democratic machine looks alive. But democracy is not only about voting day. Democracy is also about the
In an era where high salaries and fast lifestyles are celebrated as success, many young people are silently struggling with poor financial discipline and lack of savings. In this thought-provoking article, Mathew Mattam, Chairperson, YEFi highlights the difference between earning money and creating real wealth. Drawing from practical experiences and
By Prof Ujjwal K Chowdhury This is the first article of a 20-part series on how democracy is being weakened in India and what needs to be done to combat and mitigate it. The Quietest Theft Happens Before Polling Day Elections are usually imagined as the drama of polling day:
Through this article, Mathew Mattam reflects on how collectivism, discipline, ethical leadership, entrepreneurship, and a learning mindset can shape India’s future. Drawing lessons from nations like Japan, Germany, and Singapore, he emphasizes the need to move beyond individualism toward collective national progress and shared prosperity. India stands at a historic
By ImpactLens Correspondent India’s fuel policy is changing. The government is now allowing the use of higher ethanol blends such as E85, where fuel contains 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent petrol. At present, India is using E20 fuel, which contains 20 percent ethanol and 80 percent petrol. But why
Chandan Kumar, Project Coordinator, CYDA The 2025 flood caused damage beyond imagination in Punjab. It took away homes, livelihoods, and a sense of safety. Many people stood helplessly and watched everything disappear. Yet, in the middle of this loss, there were also stories of courage, support, and humanity. Ranjit (name
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