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The Union Cabinet’s approval of a Rs 1.27 lakh crore semiconductor programme is timely — the real test now is execution, not intent. On July 15,...
It was not so long ago that scientists predicted climate change would make monsoons unpredictable; as a result, rain-fed food grain cultivation in...
India can help build it by placing the orange economy, educational leadership, media exchange and digital cooperation at the centre of its engagement....
The latest economic data suggest that geopolitics is once again becoming a decisive force shaping India’s macroeconomic outlook Four numbers landed...
It is now more than twelve years since I stepped away from my techno-managerial career to pursue passions I had long postponed. It had been a...
A century after his martyrdom on July 17, 1926, remembering the man whose quiet courage and unwavering principles reshaped the Sikh panth When the...
The India–UK Trade Agreement came into force on July 15, and the real test of whether it lives up to its billing as a ‘gold standard’ pact now...
Lord Krishna has very emphatically instructed us to treat all souls equally. Aren’t we all part of God? (The Bhagavad Gita 15.7) Let us see what...
With Uttar Pradesh once again emerging as the country’s principal political battleground, the contest is shaping up as a test not only of competing...
India ranks 176th in the 2026 Environment Performance Index. Is the index unfair, or is the country failing to confront its environmental crisis?...
When families who can afford the finest schools begin looking beyond them, education systems should pay attention. For generations, success followed a...
With the Strait of Hormuz under strain, the Malacca Strait has emerged as the world’s most strategically significant maritime chokepoint, reshaping...
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to New Zealand — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades — resets bilateral ties after years of...
Whenever a new highway, bridge or airport is inaugurated, it becomes a visible symbol of India’s progress. Such projects inspire confidence because...
The Dutch-Moroccan experience, shaped by decades of integration challenges, political controversy and competing visions of citizenship, offers a...
Fifteen families are now mourning the death of their loved ones. The only honest tribute to them would be to ensure that this will not happen again...
We spend close to a third of our lives asleep, and treat almost none of it as time well spent. It’s a fact that sleep is the best form of...
India’s land reforms have entered a decisive phase where digitisation alone cannot resolve long-standing disputes over ownership, boundaries and...
The new law places strong emphasis on promoting standard Chinese language while stating that minority languages remain protected. The conflict lies in...
Modi’s third visit to Australia, shows a relationship that has moved past symbolism into the business of contracts and commitments When Prime...
Mental health is no longer a silent issue. It is now one of the largest public health challenges facing the world, India included. According to an...
To achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047, the existing administrative framework must be strengthened. India needs a governance model that combines the...
As missiles fly over the Strait of Hormuz again, the fragile peace signed at Versailles in June lies in ruins and once again the world may pay the...
India's digital revolution has reshaped how the country learns, works, pays and unwinds, powered by cheap data, smartphones, digital payments and...
As the war in Gaza continues to divide global opinion, a new United Nations report accusing Israel of grave violations against Palestinian children...
Delhi has launched its most ambitious afforestation drive in years but it will mean little unless it is matched by cutting emissions at their source...
In India, there was a time when caring for the elderly was not discussed as an option-it was simply a way of life. Respect and regard for ageing...
As the war in Gaza continues to divide global opinion, a new United Nations report accusing Israel of grave violations against Palestinian children...
The success of PM Modi’s Indonesia visit will ultimately be measured by how effectively the agreements are translated into tangible outcomes When...
It is sad for me to see people around where I live falling sick in old age and getting restricted to their bedrooms, served by servants. All the...
The successful conduct of the rescheduled NEET-2026 examination offered India a moment of relief after weeks of uncertainty triggered by a devastating...
Every year the rains return and Mumbai drowns. This year’s erratic monsoon should force some overdue questions about who is accountable. Mumbai is...
In contemporary organisations, the ability to draw attention is increasingly being misunderstood for the ability to generate effect. Visibility often...
Beyond his political life, he was a visionary institution builder who believed that universities, scientific establishments, industries, cultural...
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the larger question is: can a nation so divided at home continue to project leadership abroad America...
“Mindset” is a powerful word. It influences the choices we make, the way we face life’s challenges, and how we interact with others each day....
If there was one ideal that defined Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s public life above all else, it was the indivisibility of India. He stood firm during...
Since the announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi on 9 September 2023,...
As geopolitical tensions rise, Delhi and Tokyo are positioning themselves as trusted strategic partners, in an increasingly uncertain world The optics...
The world is greying quickly, and India is no exception. Global health authorities project that by 2050, one in five people worldwide will be over 60...
By ensuring that technology acts as a tool for inclusion, accessibility, and sovereign strength, Digital India is quietly architecting the Viksit...
The IT Ministry has ordered Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp’s new usernames feature. But can it be a panacea for rising cyber fraud? The...
“Life is not meant for dying. It is meant for living and letting others live,” a writer once said. Very thought-provoking words are these! They...
Drawing upon both its civilisational legacy and contemporary strategic vision, India has the opportunity not merely to safeguard the Indian Ocean but...
As booth-level officers begin a door-to-door count of 1.45 crore voters, Delhi inherits an exercise that has already convulsed Bihar and Bengal From...
We have built dams, passed laws, launched river-cleaning missions and still our rivers die, our lakes shrink and our groundwater disappears. Perhaps...
Colombia’s presidential election marks more than a change of government; it reflects a profound crisis of public confidence. The victory of...
The Indian govt chose preparation over panic. It deserves credit for ensuring that a global energy shock did not become an Indian consumer crisis The...
I am stating this fact with full conviction, which is based on scriptural evidences and my personal experiences. Please sample these from the...
As the Shiv Sena completed six decades of its turbulent political journey on June 19, the party found itself confronting yet another split — its...