#Politics
India's refineries and the new geography of global fuel
India's refining industry, fourth-largest in the world, is reshaping global fuel trade, supplying international markets while ensuring energy security at home
Leadership change in Karnataka reopens political contest
Shivakumar's elevation as CM is not just about an individual leader. It reflects deeper shifts in Karnataka's caste equations, political alliances, and long-standing power structures that influence the state's politics.
Why are regional parties prone to a split?
After defeat in West Bengal polls, TMC is facing a split. India has seen such disintegrations earlier too. But, why do regional parties face the split?
Why saving India's soil has become a national responsibility
Excessive use of chemical fertilisers, repeated cultivation of the same crops, declining soil fertility and shrinking groundwater reserves placed immense pressure on the health of India's farmlands. The Union Government has launched the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan', a nationwide effort to promote balanced fertiliser use, soil conservation and sustainable farming practices.
Leiden Plates debunk three major narratives of Tamil Nadu politics
What if a thousand-year-old inscription could challenge some of today's most heated political debates? The Leiden Plates suggest that the Cholas saw Tamil and Sanskrit not as rivals, but as complementary pillars of a shared Indian civilization.
Katchatheevu: Why does this tiny island trigger big political battles?
The tiny Katchatheevu island is located in the Palk Strait between India’s Rameswaram coast and Sri Lanka. It has been at the centre of political and diplomatic tensions for decades.