Interviews

Mobile Gaming: The Indian Revolution

How big is the mobile gaming economy in India? How fast is it growing? What's driving its growth? And how can it be supported?

Should Voter ID Data Be Linked to Aadhaar? Episode 4 of The Impact

Why does the government want to link your Aadhaar with the electoral roll? How does this affect the logistics of elections, and what challenges are on the horizon?

The Case Against Internet Shutdowns — Episode 3 of The Impact

Why does the government shut down internet services? Why do these shutdowns seem more likely to happen in specific parts of the country? What do they have to do with maintaining 'security'?

On The Fence: Making Sense of LIC’s IPO

From improving insurance penetration to the government's goal of raising money for national investment, we explore the debate around LIC's upcoming IPO.

The Facts Around Fake News — Episode 2 of The Impact

How does Fake News get circulated in India? Who produces this content and who does it benefit? What can be done to curb it?
Surveillance India The Impact

The Indian Surveillance Story — Episode 1 of The Impact

In what ways has the Indian state been surveilling its own citizens? What are some of the underlying frameworks that enable such surveillance? And will privacy matter enough for citizens to impact who they vote for?
Subir Shukla Education

Creating More Equitable Classrooms with Subir Shukla

Who decides what “knowledge” is? Why is it important? And how can we break the hierarchies that have been cemented in our systems?
Atmiyata Mental Health

Centering the Community in Rural Mental Health Care

Here's a look at how community-led interventions can be used to improve mental health care in rural India.
Jo McGowen

Replacing Pity With Potential Can Transform Disabled Children’s Rights

Hosted by Chirag Chinnappa  Edited by Manasi Nene Earlier this month, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced its intent to sensitise and train 10,000...

“Yearly Investment in Solar Energy Needs to Double this Decade”: ISA’s Jagjeet Sareen on...

"We need to mobilize solar investment at unprecedented rates to ensure that our installed capacities can balance an ever-increasing demand," added Sareen.