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The World Bank, IMF were rooted in the Washington Consensus which foregrounded economics over politics. An ideological rethink, institutional makeover...


Our Indian value system, embedded in co-existence in harmony with all living systems, is well placed to take comprehensive, collaborative research in...


A revolution in agro-processing is turning farmers in the arid parts of Karnataka into entrepreneurs, converting blocks into manufacturing hubs


Fixing basics such as education and health care was the key to Beijing’s rise, apart from building its manufacturing prowess and competing for...


Citizens are urged to cultivate scientific temper, but the State undermines that duty through weak regulation and contradictory policy signals


For India, where tourism is a powerful vehicle for regional equity, affordable mobility is economic empowerment


As AI becomes our default interface, several critical changes are unfolding. This moment is an opportunity for leadership, not a cause for fear


Dharma and kama both need the foundation of artha. Along with home cleaning this Diwali, put order into your money box and rework your relationship...


The true imprint of such institutions does not reside only in history books or research papers. It lives in the stories of those who carry these...


Politicians are often compelled to speak about violence against women. They don’t mean to but have to


The NEP has been lauded as the best thing that happened to Indian education. Many respected academics have pointed out several shortcomings in the...


Sustaining the spirit of cooperation that has existed for the past eighty years is increasingly urgent


The legacy of the Sharm el-Sheikh summit is ambiguous. It did not forge a path to peace but has transformed a conflict into a managed political...


Australia is a country defined by migration, built on the foundation of the world’s oldest continuing culture on the planet


The SAIEE surveys are not comparable because of methodological differences. Experts have also said that the DNA model may have underestimated the...


The coming together of the three leaders for the Vote Adhikar (Voting Rights) rally has dispelled doubts about Opposition unity


Jayaprakash Narayan’s life and teachings are a testament to the power of people to bring about social transformation peacefully


Locating dress within the right to expression has clear advantages. This approach does not depend on any religious or cultural claim


Engagement between India and China must centre the ability of firms across the two countries on finding ways to work together and building productive...


OEMs will not act without clear incentives and regulatory clarity. The State must provide policy frameworks that reward compliance and penalise...

The plan’s true significance may lie in its long-term geopolitical consequences. If successful, it could lead to normalisation between Israel and...

What we must cherish and prioritise for conservation is not as straightforward as choosing the most iconic, charismatic, or even largest of species

The US’s H-1B squeeze is a reminder of the opportunity and potential for world-class innovation for Indian IT at home

The majority of student suicides occur among those aged 18–30, the very demographic that should be shaping our country’s future

The RSS’s politics of engagement is reflected in the way it approaches regions and communities beyond its traditional base

State-level support for transition to e-trucks is important because the diverse use-cases and drive cycles of the truck segment make it different from...

Beyond the initial pain, the opportunities to upscale human capital and drive innovation are most certainly significant gains for India

As the festive season begins, the PM has reminded us that celebrations are most meaningful when they are clean and eco-friendly

Despite the benefits of gig work offering women the ability to balance employment with household responsibilities, it also presents significant...

The civic collapse of Gurugram is not an overnight disaster. It is a pattern of neglect, apathy, dereliction, and malfeasance, unleashed year after...

Timely diagnosis and treatment can reduce damage to the heart and blood vessels and improve recovery outcomes

Political parties must respect security protocols and hold events within a stipulated time

Zubeen sang more than 38,000 songs in about 40 languages. For a man who died at 52, the size of the corpus itself should be a reason for heightened...

The SPEED framework gives MoD a tool to make every day count. By turning time into a quantifiable resource — one that can be saved, reinvested, and...

Unlike many cultures, India’s knowledge tradition was never bound to a single language or faith. It thrived in pluralism

Progressive targets and legislation are not enough. Pragmatic, locally grounded interventions by empowered, proactive municipalities are key to...

Broader issues remain in the appointment process and tenure. These need constant recalibration

As the political economy has become more complex government has come to be perceived differently by voters. The skills they look for in leaders are...

The Saudi-Pak defence pact reflects a calculated Saudi response to the perceived breakdown of the US-led security order in the region

Now is the time for leadership across sectors to ensure that women scientists nurses health workers and entrepreneurs are fully visible, resourced and...

The fatal blow to the H-1B visa programme has ramifications for India-US ties

Mohanlal, who debuted in Malayalam cinema in 1980 was a product of this time and his popularity was built on his ability to represent the young men of...

India's rural fertility rate has fallen to 2.1 children per woman. But Bihar's fertility rate is above replacement giving the state extra windows of...

Practical and unconventional strategies rooted in cultural goodwill diplomacy, rather than formal bureaucratic agreements, may help in building the...

The current GST changes must be seen not as a technical adjustment but a bold reform that embodies the government’s commitment to ease of living

India’s vibrant cultural mosaic owes much to the talents of its minority communities

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
