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Blog March 26, 2026

ID Safeguards Toolkit

Turning digital ID ambition into safe, inclusive, and implementable action.

Blog March 13, 2026

When War Hits the Cloud: Rethinking Physical Security of Data Centres

The targeting of data centres as part of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has shed a spotlight on physical security and need to factor geopolitical risk in planning and deployment of critical digital infrastructure

Op-ed March 11, 2026

Opinion | Hormuz is just one of many chokepoints that are pushing countries to rethink economic strategy

By Dr. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha

As geopolitical rivalry intensifies, countries are increasingly weaponizing global chokepoints—from shipping routes to technology and minerals—forcing others to rethink economic strategy and balance interdependence with security.

Report February 20, 2026

Stakeholder Engagement for Air Quality Improvement Projects

By Anushri Pundit

A guide to effective stakeholder engagement for air quality improvement projects.

Report February 19, 2026

Citizen Perceptions of Clean Air Zone Measures in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada

By Anushri Pundit & Vivek Vaidyanathan

This study uses insights from citizen perception surveys about our proposed Clean Air Zone measures in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada to develop a recommended CAZ implementation plan.

Op-ed February 11, 2026

Opinion | What monetary policy gains from a reset inflation gauge: It’ll better reflect consumption patterns

By Dr. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha

A new consumer price index will reshape how inflation is measured in India—an update with important consequences for interest rates and the broader economy.

Journal Article February 4, 2026

Preparing India for AI Adoption: Challenges and Solutions

By Dr. Hemant Adarkar & Sridhar Ganapathy

India stands at a pivotal moment in the AI revolution. This piece explores the key barriers to AI adoption—from infrastructure and skills to ethics and regulation—and outlines pathways to build an inclusive, future-ready AI ecosystem.

Op-ed February 2, 2026

Opinion | Balancing capex and deficits in an era of coconuts, factories and high-speed trains

By Dr. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha

India’s Union Budget 2026 maintains fiscal discipline while signalling a strategic push towards domestic capacity, infrastructure, and long-term growth in an uncertain global context.

Op-ed January 27, 2026

Opinion | The Centre’s debt-control strategy will be tested by uncertain nominal growth and new demands

By Dr. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha

The finance minister will unveil her first budget under a new debt-control strategy just as spending priorities multiply and nominal growth turns uncertain. With limited fiscal room and looming global risks, hard choices will have to be made.

Paper January 27, 2026

Mapping Heat Inequality Across Neighbourhoods in Delhi

By Dr. Neelanjan Sircar, Priya Vedavalli, Ishana Deshpande & Naisha Khanna

This study captures how households in Delhi experience heat, combining high-resolution climate and remote-sensing data with a primary household survey to estimate impacts on health, productivity, and coping capacity based on appliance ownership.

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