Editorials

Reforming Election Nominations: Law, Rights, and Technology

Reforming Election Nominations: Law, Rights, and Technology

Analytical essay on India’s electoral nomination reforms, highlighting Kannan Gopinathan’s critique of arbitrary rejections, legal gaps, and the potential of...

The Global Race for Rare Earth Independence

The Global Race for Rare Earth Independence

Explore how rare earth elements power global technology — from EVs to defence systems — and why nations are racing...

Governance over Naxalism

Governance over Naxalism

Explore how strong governance, justice, and accountability—not poverty eradication alone—are transforming India’s fight against Left-Wing Extremism. Based on Shamika Ravi...

Pakistan’s Power or Dependence?

Pakistan’s Power or Dependence?

Explore whether Pakistan’s global re-engagement represents true power or disguised dependency. This analysis contrasts Muqtedar Khan’s view of revival with...

Rudra and Bhairav: India’s New Military Doctrine

Rudra and Bhairav: India’s New Military Doctrine

Explore India’s new Rudra brigades and Bhairav battalions—key reforms redefining military strategy, deterrence, and modern warfare readiness. Rudra and Bhairav...

Urban Planning Reforms for Viksit Bharat

Urban Planning Reforms for Viksit Bharat

India’s journey toward Viksit Bharat (Developed India) depends on strong urban planning and sustainable city development. This blog explores how...

India’s Digital Finance Revolution

India’s Digital Finance Revolution

Explore how India’s digital finance revolution — powered by Aadhaar, UPI, and Jan Dhan — is reshaping global finance. Learn...

Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 – Laszlo Krasznahorkai

Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 – Laszlo Krasznahorkai

Discover the life and art of Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. Explore how...

Competitive Exams in India: Are We Measuring the Right Skills?

Competitive Exams in India: Are We Measuring the Right Skills?

Devina Mehra critiques India’s competitive exams like CAT and UPSC, highlighting how speed, rote learning, and generalist selection overlook creativity,...

India and the Multipolar West

India and the Multipolar West

Explore C. Raja Mohan’s insights on a multipolar West and its impact on India. Learn how Europe’s autonomy, US shifts,...

India’s Chabahar Port Strategy: Continuity, Connectivity, and Regional Balance

India’s Chabahar Port Strategy: Continuity, Connectivity, and Regional Balance

India’s partnership with Iran on Chabahar Port shows its long-term vision for regional connectivity, strategic autonomy, and Eurasian access amid...

India’s Path to Energy Self-Reliance: Strategic, Sustainable, and Inclusive

India’s Path to Energy Self-Reliance: Strategic, Sustainable, and Inclusive

Explore India’s roadmap for energy Atmanirbharta, combining strategic mineral reserves, clean technology, global partnerships, and legislative reforms to achieve sustainable...

Sportsmanship Beyond Rivalry: Lessons for Peace

Sportsmanship Beyond Rivalry: Lessons for Peace

Explore how sportsmanship transcends rivalries. From handshakes to history, see how respect in sport reflects national dignity and peacebuilding. Introduction...

Cartography of India–China Border: From Ambiguity to Mutual Dignity

Cartography of India–China Border: From Ambiguity to Mutual Dignity

Explore the history of India–China border cartography, from Manchu maps to modern disputes, and why pragmatic diplomacy matters more than...

India’s Strategic Autonomy at Risk

India’s Strategic Autonomy at Risk

Explore Kanti Bajpai’s critique on India’s strategic autonomy, rising multi-dependence on China, Russia, and the US, and the urgent need...

Saudi–Pakistan Defence Pact: A Keystone Compact

Saudi–Pakistan Defence Pact: A Keystone Compact

Explore the 2025 Saudi–Pakistan defence pact (SMDA): history, nuclear angle, collective security vision, and implications for India & West Asia....

SDG3: India’s Healthcare Crossroads

SDG3: India’s Healthcare Crossroads

India lags on SDG3 despite progress. Explore gaps in maternal and child health, healthcare access, and the three-pillar strategy for...

Moral Economy: Beyond Binaries for Inclusion

Moral Economy: Beyond Binaries for Inclusion

Explores India’s hybrid path blending markets and welfare, showing how the moral economy balances growth with fairness, dignity, and inclusion....

Unseen Labour: The Human Cost of Artificial Intelligence

AI runs on hidden human labour. Ghost workers face low pay, harsh conditions, and exploitation—demanding urgent ethical reforms. This blog...

Himalayas: Rain and Ice in a Warming Era

Exploring how extreme rainfall, melting glaciers, and shifting weather threaten the fragile Himalayas and millions depending on them.   Introduction...

Balancing Waqf with Faith and Law

Examining Waqf Act 2025, Supreme Court’s interim order, and the balance between religious freedom, accountability, and law. Introduction The Waqf...

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