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Cybersecurity in India: A Primer

Authored by: Bishwa Pandey In the first half of 2018, 945 incidents of online hacking all over the world led to a staggering 4.5 billion (450 crore)  data records[1] being compromised, equivalent to 291 records being exposed every second (Gemalto, Netherlands)[2]. Digitalisation of lifestyles is making cybersecurity increasingly important to governments, organizations and people. It […]

Analysing the Merits and Demerits of Universal Basic Income in India

Authored by: Smridhi Khanna UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME (UBI) gained massive traction in India towards the end of 2018. As an idea, it rests on three principles or hallmarks:   Universality – Is applicable to all citizens of a region, area, state, or country Unconditionality – Is not subject to any conditions such as employment status, […]

Examining India's Sexual and Reproductive Health

Examining India’s Sexual and Reproductive Health

Authored by: Anhad Hundal Following up on India’s ranking [1] in UNDP’s Gender Inequality Index 2017, an array of studies has shown the linkages between the lack of education, constrained economic choices, and sexual and reproductive health and violence. These linkages not only point to conditions of access, but also to the scope and nature […]