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Five years on, five lessons from Covid lockdowns

Five years on, five lessons from Covid lockdowns
22.03.2025 10

Indian Express

Sonalde Desai

Emphasising family growth can ensure that India retains its demographic advantage for an extended period

Although the economist Thomas Malthus did not write specifically about India, his theory regarding the necessity of population control has shaped...

25.10.2024 2

Indian Express

Sonalde Desai

If south India wants a larger population, it needs to focus on family-friendly policies or encourage migration from more populous states

In 1944, Stalin (Joseph not MK) established the Mother Heroine award for women who had given birth to 10 or more children. In the wake of...

25.10.2024 2

Indian Express

Sonalde Desai

Recognising achievements and refining goals consistent with national priorities will be a more fruitful approach

Developing global indices and rankings has turned into a minor industry. The Global Competitiveness Index, Global Happiness Index, Global Hunger...

30.09.2024 4

Indian Express

Sonalde Desai