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The US sanctions, and how the world is building alternatives
US dollar dominance powers sanctions and tariffs as economic weapons on Russia, China, Iran and India.
Beyond Bhojshala: India’s timeless tradition of Saraswati worship
Even today, from children writing their first letters in Basar to the ancient legacy of Sharada Peeth in Kashmir, Saraswati worship continues to reflect India’s enduring reverence for education and scholarship. Here, we look at some of the most significant Saraswati temples that continue to preserve this legacy.
Indian Democracy welcomes dissent and criticism, but would never support movements like CJP that defy the Constitution
The Cockroach Janata Party may seek to portray itself as a people's movement or anti-establishment campaign, but several aspects of its rhetoric and conduct raise legitimate constitutional and ethical questions
India gets 100th Ramsar site: What does it mean?
India had only 26 Ramsar sites, wetland designated as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, till 2014. Since 2014, the country has got 74 more. It reflects India’s increasing commitment to conservation of these sites.
The Achiever Versions of Indian Gen-Z Creating Waves
Is Gen-Z inheriting India's future or actively creating it? Across the country, a new generation is quietly redefining what leadership, innovation, and success look like.
Energy, chips, & strategic partnerships shaping India’s future-readiness
In six days, PM Modi visited five countries and came back with $40 billion in investments, India's first semiconductor fab deal, a strategic oil storage agreement, an AI supercomputing cluster, upgraded partnerships with four nations, and fresh momentum for the IMEC trade corridor.
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.
Will green hydrogen make India a clean energy exporter?
Thought given to green hydrogen is common between the 1970s oil crisis and the present-day oil crisis. But, where does India stand today in this regard?
Turning waste to wealth: Indian Railways eyes fly ash market
With the success of cement freight reforms, Indian Railways is now looking to transform fly ash transportation into its next major ‘waste-to-wealth’ logistics opportunity.
Raja Bhoj: The king who made knowledge a civilisational mission
Renewed attention on Bhojshala following the MP High Court ruling, and the possible return of the Saraswati idol have brought Raja Bhoj back into national conversation.
How is the world tackling the issue of illegal migrants?
The world is shifting away from the humanitarian view of illegal migrants to a security-centric approach. Let’s understand the ‘Why’ and ‘How’ of this, and the Indian context.
Roots torn, trauma inherited: The tale of humanitarian crisis of Kashmir
Beyond scenic beauty, Kashmir is about human beings. Looking through a humanitarian lens reveals the chain of terrorism, ethnic cleansing, displacement, and transgenerational trauma.