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India lacks a codified law on personality rights relying instead on other IP laws and principles, constitutional interpretation and piecemeal judicial...
Indian cities are again on that path to being modern yet humane, ambitious yet inclusive, global in outlook yet rooted in our values
Hasty opinions often oversimplify complex issues. Most real-world challenges require nuanced, multi-dimensional thinking
Their future will not be secured by building faster or higher, but by how wisely we build, and by how much we choose not to build at all
Programmes are most effective when they are designed to educate and empower everyone, including men and boys, to challenge patriarchal norms and...
Trains bring new markets closer and create trade opportunities. For the people of Mizoram, the new railway line will improve living conditions
A productivity push, better social safety nets, and hedging between India’s demographically diverse regions alone can manage the challenge
America’s long-standing problem with gun laws — Kirk was a passionate advocate for easing said laws — created an enabling atmosphere where...
The recent GST rate cuts and easing of personal income tax slabs suggest that the government is changing gears on growth
India’s global position is rapidly aligning with its scientific capabilities. But credibility cannot be claimed — it must be demonstrated
The new GST reforms rest on three interlinked pillars: Structural reforms, rate rationalisation, and ease of living for taxpayers
Higher economic growth can be expected to boost tax revenue, subject to the caveat that tax collection also depends on tax compliance and efficiency
AI is transforming sports fandom with real-time insights, immersive experiences, personalised content—redefining how fans watch, interact with,...
Iran-India relations, with care and oversight, can serve as a model of sustainable, and mutually respectful engagement in a turbulent global...
Ever since Trump has come into power, he has publicly advocated his preference for imposing tariffs on emerging economies that are net exporters to...
The SCO summit and Modi-Xi meeting add momentum to the improvement of Sino-Indian ties. But India must keep an eye on how the US-China relationship...
Just as fascist regimes rose in the 1930s, today, we see the rise of assertive authoritarian powers challenging the post-WWII international order
Bihar cannot afford to be the subject of poverty politics instead of creating prosperity. The state needs to move beyond this and claim the dignity of...
PM Modi’s meetings with Xi and Putin have more substantial takeaways than the SCO outcomes
Divakaran showcased the radicalism of Indian mathematicians, noting Aryabhata may have been a “godless secularist” as his writings do not invoke...
With the regulations shrinking the space for private businesses to manoeuvre, the contradiction underpinning Beijing’s technological strategy...
Strategic autonomy and multi-alignment have been guiding principles for New Delhi. And leaves the door open for a dialogue with Washington
Innovation and regulation must evolve together. For that to happen, consistent dialogue is crucial, so policymakers and startups aren’t blindsided
Assam’s new rule on land transfers will only empower the bureaucracy
Shared values of democracy, openness, and respect for sovereignty have given the India-Japan partnership a moral ballast
Dowry laws have been tested for many years now, and while there has been considerable punitive success, there has been little preventive success
A sweeping review published in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology has delivered the clearest verdict yet: your gut microbes aren’t...
With two-thirds of the prison population awaiting trial — often for months or years — who can deny that the system punishes before guilt is...
The act of the Union in legislating where only states may tread threatens constitutional federalism and skews the distribution of powers in favour of...
To achieve universal health coverage, the public sector must become more responsive, private sector more responsible & voluntary sector more...
The good news is that filmmakers are obsessive people. We will make our films somehow. They will play in the cinema houses
Multitudes of studies that show concentrated green belts do much better than isolated, small parcels of green cover on many metrics such as air...
Underlining the importance of dissent also requires a distinction between holding power accountable and eroding the sacred compact between the State...
A well-functioning bankruptcy law is a substitute for the costly, time-consuming, and highly uncertain process of financial audits
The growth trajectory of two industries in a similar space reinforces the idea that consumer protection in retail finance is a win for all...
Would planners follow scriptures to avert disaster in a state headed by a monk chief minister, who is pursuing his dream project of religious circuits
For a country that seeks to lead in the decades ahead, shaping worldviews through consulting firms becomes a strategic imperative for India.
Deep structural reforms are needed to make our factor markets efficient, improve the business environment, ensure global competitiveness, and charge...
With the BJP chasing minority votes, Brahmins feel they have only two options. One is to unite and demand a share in office. The other is to join the...
India must be alive to not just the possibility but also the likelihood that he will be at its throat again
Building on the work laid by the National Health Policy 2017, the 2023 budget announced the NSCAEM, setting targets to screen 70 million individuals...
Many nations realise that, in dealing with the US, most end up losing. This is why Brazil’s Lula is calling for a joint BRICS response to Trump’s...
The violin had never been adopted into Hindustani music the way it had been absorbed into Carnatic music.
The Tamil Nadu State Policy makes meaningful strides, despite its incompleteness, in codifying state responsibilities toward transgender and intersex...
Investors face AI hype FOMO-are they upskilling to spot real tech or just chasing trends? Can financial pros evolve into true tech-savvy backers amid...
US President Trump announced a 25% secondary tariff on India, effective August 28, raising total tariffs to 50%, impacting trade and growth prospects.
There seems to be a general consensus that relations have improved since the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping...
While many nations possess the capability to launch CBRN attacks, few are adequately prepared or capable of defending themselves.
Agricultural research holds immense potential to boost productivity, resilience, and resource efficiency while lowering costs and managing risks.
Researchers in Switzerland and Italy found that simply seeing someone who looks contagious can trigger your brain’s threat circuits and mobilize...