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The Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Mega-Dam: A Challenge for India and the World

The Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Mega-Dam: A Challenge for India and the World

The Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Mega-Dam. Rivers are the veins of the earth, carrying life-sustaining water to people, animals, and plants....

Inflation, Banking, and Public Policy: Their Role in Everyday Life

Inflation, Banking, and Public Policy: Their Role in Everyday Life

Introduction Inflation, banking regulations, and public policies may seem like distant and complex ideas, but they influence nearly every aspect...

Dual Role of Cash Transfers in Governance: Relief or Risk?

Dual Role of Cash Transfers in Governance: Relief or Risk?

Cash Transfers in Governance. Cash transfers have become a hot topic in governance debates worldwide, especially in countries like India,...

‘Family Tree’ System 

Context: A groundbreaking study published in Nature introduces a new method to track and identify more infectious variants of viruses...

Former Prime Ministers Memorials

Context: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) declared...

UN Environmental Summits Fall Short in 2024

Context: Four key UN environmental summits in 2024 — held in Colombia (biodiversity), Azerbaijan (climate), Saudi Arabia (land degradation), and...

The Hard Realities: A Geopolitical Landscape in 2025

Context: The global political environment has undergone significant shifts entering 2025, driven by leadership changes, ongoing conflicts, and shifting alliances....

The Cheetah Reintroduction Project: Challenges and Solutions

Context: The reintroduction project has faced both successes and challenges, including the birth of cubs and the unfortunate deaths of...

Groundwater Nitrate Contamination

Context: India’s groundwater is grappling with rising levels of chemical contamination, with excessive nitrates, fluoride, and uranium posing significant health...

India 2025: Navigating an uncertain world 

Context: India begins 2025 on a reflective note, marked by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a leader instrumental in...

Bridging the Civilian-Defence Divide in Space Sector

Context: India’s ambitious space program has grown remarkably, driving technological innovation, economic opportunities, and scientific exploration.  More on News However,...

Quad and Indo-Pacific

Context: India and other member nations of the Quad reaffirmed their strong commitment to a free, open, and peaceful Indo-Pacific...

Dissent and Indian Judiciary

Context: Dissent forms the backbone of a robust democracy, enabling diverse perspectives to challenge majority opinions.    More on News...

Crafting India’s 21st-Century Grand Strategy: A Comparative-Critical Analysis

Crafting India’s 21st-Century Grand Strategy: A Comparative-Critical Analysis

India’s 21st-Century Grand Strategy. India’s rise as a global power calls for a well-thought-out grand strategy. This strategy should connect...

Elders in the Animal Kingdom

Context: A 2023 review published in Science on November 21 highlighted the detrimental effects of human-caused disturbances on the loss...