Open Thinkers

BY Sidharth Garg: Self help groups are essentially tiny clubs : around 10 to 20 folks get together & have a system where they pool their resources - and at times of need - they're able to lend to one of their own at a significantly lower interest rate. This setup really took off in the 1990s thanks to NABRD's SHG-Bank Linkage Programme which launched back in 1992 & allowed groups to borrow from banks without needing collateral. These little 'cliques' mostly made up of women,

Every September is treated with a grand launch of a new iPhone model. Millions of people rush out to buy the new phones even if their...

Teenagers now reach for their phones rather than their toothbrushes as soon as they wake up. In contrast to earlier times, phones are now...

Initiated in 2015, Digital India is an ambitious initiative designed to propel India to prosperity in the digital era. Digitisation...

Should I watch social media or study for an hour? Should I go for a run or rest at home? Believe it or not economics is behind the...

Ever wondered why Coke is so popular and sometimes not. The sole reason behind this is the theory of demand. The demand for a product is...

Have you ever wondered why adults keep asking you to save money rather than spending it? The phrase “A penny saved is a penny earned”...

A coffee cup may cost you 200 rupees at a cafe but have you ever wondered how much of the 200 rupees actually reaches the main...

The 2025 IPL was a total rollercoaster—full of thrill, drama, and moments that had fans cheering, gasping, and glued to their screens....

There have been several major earthquakes around the globe since January: a 7.1 shook Tibet in early January and killed over 120, a 7.6...

The Indian news channels are buzzing with the homecoming of Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams, after a prolonged...

In this world where rising sea levels threaten the coastal communities, underwater cities emerge as an insightful solution....

Over the years energy has become one of the most basic necessities of our time. Petrol which was discovered in 1859 by Edwin Drake. But...

In today’s rapidly evolving world there are only 2 types of transaction overpowering cash: plastic money(credit cards, debit cards etc…)...

When did religion originate? The question is a hotly debated and contested one and doesn’t have any specific answer. Researchers believe...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is bringing about a revolutionary shift in this world. But do we really need AI for our forestry industry?...

William Gladstone famously said “Justice delayed is justice denied”, which was further highlighted by former US President John Kennedy...

One of the most intriguing aspects concerning the human race is whether we are alone in the solar system or do we have company in the...

The world’s biggest sporting carnival i.e. the Olympics concluded not too long ago. India, as is mostly the case, in sporting events...

The new era of gig economy, a transformative sector of economics reshaping how we think about work and employment. The gig economy is a...