The latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) issued by the Reserve Bank of India in late June 2026 points out an interesting change in India's macro-financial environment. The report claims that India's household debt to GDP ratio hit an all-time high of 45.5%, up from 39.2% seen in March 2021. On the surface, a rising household debt to GDP ratio may reflect financial deepening and improved access to formal credit. But the argument remains incomplete; its macroeconomic implic

Perched on the edge of paradise, India's hill stations are collapsing under the weight of their own popularity. What was once an escape from the chaos is now ground zero for an unfolding ecological disaster. Illustration by The Geostrata The hill stations in India, which were once peaceful havens, are now being heavily burdened by both permanent and transient populations. This article examines the carrying capacity in terms of ecological, infrastructural, and socio-economic a

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In the history of human civilization, the relationship between tradition and progress has shaped the orientation of societies. This...