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The Future of India's Economy Also Depends on Who We Celebrate
India's Greatest Opportunity Is Also Its Greatest Challenge Who will create the jobs of tomorrow? Every year, millions of young Indians graduate with degrees, ambitions, and the hope of building successful careers. Yet an uncomfortable reality continues to confront the country: the number of quality employment opportunities is not growing at the same pace as the workforce. Governments cannot recruit everyone, and even the largest corporations have limited hiring capacity. The

Divyaish Srivastava
Jul 259 min read


France's Social Media Ban for Children Under 15: A New Chapter in Digital Regulation
Introduction On 21 July 2026, the French Parliament approved legislation prohibiting children under the age of fifteen from accessing most social media platforms. Once the remaining constitutional and regulatory processes are completed, France is expected to become the first member state of the European Union to implement a nationwide age based restriction of this kind. The legislation has attracted international attention, not only because of its scope, but also because it r

Divyaish Srivastava
Jul 244 min read


The Battle to Govern Artificial Intelligence Has Begun: Why WAICO Could Reshape Global AI Diplomacy and Why India Cannot Remain a Spectator
A New Chapter in Global AI Governance The applause inside Shanghai's World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center was about much more than another diplomatic declaration. As representatives from 29 countries signed the agreement establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), they were marking the beginning of something far more significant than a new international institution. The gathering reflected a larger shift in global politics. The race

Divyaish Srivastava
Jul 246 min read


India’s Cybersecurity Sector in 2026: Navigating Growth Amid Rising Digital Threats
India’s digital transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. With over 86% of households now connected to the internet, millions of citizens are accessing services, making payments, and interacting with the government through digital platforms every single day. While this rapid digitisation has brought convenience and efficiency, it has also significantly expanded the attack surface for cybercriminals. As a result, cybersecurity has moved from being a technical concer
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Jun 275 min read


India’s Agriculture Sector: The Quiet Engine Driving the Economy
For decades, India's economic story has largely been told through the lens of information technology, manufacturing, digital innovation and services. These sectors undoubtedly deserve the attention they receive. Yet, quietly and consistently, another sector has continued to provide the foundation upon which much of India's economic and social development rests. That sector is agriculture. Often viewed simply as a provider of food, agriculture is, in reality, one of India's mo

Divyaish Srivastava
Jun 277 min read


India’s Education and Skills Development Sector: Building Foundations for Viksit Bharat 2047
India’s Education and Skills Development Sector forms one of the strongest foundations for the country’s long-term progress. It builds human capital, lifts productivity, encourages innovation and entrepreneurship, and creates pathways to meaningful employment. With one of the world’s largest young populations, India has placed education and skills at the centre of its aspiration to become a developed nation by 2047. The sector covers everything from school and higher educatio

Divyaish Srivastava
Jun 275 min read


Prime Minister Modi's May 2026 Tour to Five Countries Explained Simply
You might have been following and reading about PM's 5-nation visit tour, and I wanted to take a closer look at this, and therefore I have written this article. Last month, between 15 and 20 May 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed a six-day tour of five countries: the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. He began in Abu Dhabi and ended in Rome. This was not just a series of meetings and ceremonies. It was a planned effort to strengthen In
nexterapolicy
Jun 84 min read


Tracking India's Tourism Transformation From Incredible To Inevitable
As someone who has been following India’s tourism sector closely, I was going through the interview with the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism and found some very important pointers that I wanted to highlight here. It felt direct and grounded, without any over-polished promises. The minister laid out a clear view of where the tourism sector stands right now and what really needs to happen next. Many of these points match what we are already noticing on the ground. India’s

Divyaish Srivastava
Jun 84 min read


India's New Supreme Court AI Draft Regulations Establish Strict Human Boundaries and Accountability Guardrails for AI Integration Across the Judicial System.
Artificial Intelligence is steadily becoming an essential part of daily professional life. From healthcare and education to finance and public governance, systems driven by advanced algorithms are altering how major institutions function. The legal landscape is deeply connected to this structural transformation. Legal professionals now regularly deploy automated tools for case law research, contract evaluation, and document compilation. Simultaneously, judiciaries worldwide a

Divyaish Srivastava
Jun 85 min read


The Great Indian Travel Boom and the Strategic Blueprints Needed to Meet Surging Demand
The Travel and Tourism sector is a premier catalyst for global economic expansion, serving as an indispensable driver of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, foreign exchange earnings, and massive employment generation. In India, the sector has transitioned into a fundamental pillar of national development. According to provisional estimates from the National Accounts Statistics, the tourism sector contributes ₹15.73 lakh crore to India’s GDP, accounting for 5.22% of the tota

Divyaish Srivastava
Jun 35 min read


Unlocking India’s Digital Future Requires a Comprehensive National Blockchain Regulation
India’s digital economy is undergoing rapid transformation. With nearly 900 million internet users, a burgeoning fintech ecosystem, and government initiatives focusing on digital public infrastructure, the nation stands poised to leverage blockchain technology for profound sectoral improvements. Yet, while the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Crypto Framework and targeted taxation o n Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) offer partial direction, a comprehensive regulatory framework is
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Nov 5, 20256 min read


Innovating Policy: Future Trends and Public Engagement Insights
In today's fast-paced world, the way we create and implement policies is changing. Traditional methods are being challenged by new...
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Aug 6, 20254 min read


Empowering Change: Building a Community of Policy Change-Makers
In today's world, the need for effective policy change is more pressing than ever. Communities face numerous challenges, from climate...
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Aug 6, 20254 min read


Proactive Policy Thinking: Influencing Trends and Building Capacity
In today's fast-paced world, the need for proactive policy thinking has never been more critical. As we face complex challenges, from...
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Aug 6, 20254 min read
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