Introducing “The Problem of Social Cost” The issue of rice stubble burning can be framed in the context of Ronald Coase’s essay “The Problem of Social Cost.” Coase argued that when property rights are clearly defined, and transaction costs are low, parties can negotiate to resolve externalities. In this case, farmers burn stubble to save…
After years of intense negotiations, the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is nearing the finish line. Touted as a landmark deal, it promises mutual economic gains: India gains better access to UK markets for textiles, pharmaceuticals, software, and more, while the UK secures a foothold in one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer economies post-Brexit. Lower…
The numbers don’t lie—childhood obesity in India is skyrocketing. The Hard Truth: This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a public health emergency fueled by a toxic food environment where ultra-processed junk is aggressively marketed to children. A UK study found: Just 5 minutes of junk food ads can lead kids to consume 130 extra calories/day—equivalent to…
India is facing a silent epidemic—one that doesn’t make headlines as often as infectious diseases but is far more insidious. Obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders are skyrocketing, not by chance, but by design. Large food corporations have mastered the art of manipulating our tastes, cravings, and even our brain chemistry to push processed, ultra-processed, and…
Imagine buying a packet of “lightly salted” chips, only to realise it contains nearly half your daily recommended sodium intake. In India, where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease are surging, food labels are no longer just technical details – they are a matter of life and death. The Reality Behind Labels…
Imagine a world where the same society that hypersexualizes breasts in ads and movies shames women for using them to feed their infants in public. A world where corporations profit from powdered substitutes linked to infant deaths, while calling breastfeeding “inconvenient.” Welcome to our reality—one that’s long overdue for dismantling. Ancient Civilizations Revered Breastfeeding. Modern…
Forget alarm clocks. The first thing I notice each morning is the gritty taste of the air in my mouth, a reminder that, in Delhi, even breathing feels like a risk. I pull back the curtain and see my housing complex shrouded in a thick, gray haze. It’s not winter fog. It’s PM2.5, PM10, and…
We are thrilled to announce that Nexus 3P Foundation has made its inaugural investment commitment to Scholarlify, marking a significant milestone in our journey to empower transformative ventures in India. At Nexus 3P Foundation, our mission is to catalyze positive impact by backing visionary founders who are solving real-world problems with scalable, sustainable solutions. Scholarlify embodies…