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Why are Captagon seizure and ‘Operation Ragepill’ being discussed in India?
India’s first-time seizure of Captagon, also known as ‘Jihadi Drug’, has raised concerns of global narco-terror networks using the country as a transit hub.
Prejudice Premium and Narrative Risk: What to read in Western media’s headlines
Prejudiced framing in the international media benefits the Western countries but inflicts real financial costs on the non-Western countries. Know how it works.
India’s participatory democracy in action during crisis
Prime Minister's bold appeal urges citizens to cut gold, oil and avoid foreign travel; India’s democratic way to fight a Hormuz-induced economic storm.
Global fuel crunch becomes a catalyst for public transport growth
As the Hormuz crisis pushes India’s oil import bill, can the government’s public transport appeal, backed by the world’s 3rd-largest metro network, 10,000+ electric buses, and massive rail electrification, finally turn a fuel shock into lasting energy security?
How multipolarity is emerging in the world and how India's foreign policy makes sense in long term
While the US loses global trust, Russia bleeds in Ukraine, and China burns goodwill, India has quietly become the pragmatic bridge-builder and most trusted player in a new multipolar world—here’s how.
Are we ready for a ‘DINK’y future?
The rise of the DINK (Double Income, No Kids) lifestyle in India reflects changing urban aspirations shaped by careers, consumerism and evolving cultural influences. While many view it as a marker of personal freedom and financial independence, the trend has also sparked concerns about its impact on family values, emotional fulfilment and the country’s social and demographic future.
What if India’s biggest growth story is actually its small businesses?
MSMEs are India’s most important economic equalisers. They convert aspiration into enterprise, monetise skill, stabilise families, generate dignity through self-employment and job creation, and export.
How is the Indian middle class powering FTAs?
India’s 432 million strong middle class is racing toward 1 billion by 2047. Amidst global tariff wars and uncertainty, it is powering free trade agreements (FTAs).
The 'Saraswati' that lived in India’s civilizational memory! Science may have found its trace...
A newly discovered buried river system beneath the Ganga-Yamuna Doab is reviving discussions around the Saraswati river through scientific evidence and geological research. Beyond faith and history, the discovery could significantly impact India’s understanding of ancient civilization patterns, groundwater security, and environmental change in the Indo-Gangetic plains.
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.
India wears its heritage and art with confidence at Met Gala
For the first time, Indian stars didn’t merely attend the Met Gala but they carried the spirit of nation onto the global stage. What the world witnessed was not just fashion, but India reclaiming its cultural confidence with pride, authenticity, and soul.
India's Brahmaputra Strategy: Why India is building near the LAC?
India’s expanding hydropower push in the Eastern Himalayas is emerging as a strategic assertion along the India-China frontier, not merely an energy initiative. The approval of the ₹26,069 crore Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh signals how infrastructure near the LAC is increasingly tied to national security, territorial presence, and geopolitical intent.