India’s cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace, absorbing people, infrastructure, and economic activity at scale. What urban governance frameworks have been slower to absorb is a reality already playing out on the ground: animals are an inseparable part of urban life. From community dogs and pigeons to cattle and urban wildlife, animals intersect daily with public health systems, w
A silent re-calibration is going on in the international system, which is becoming more polarized, volatile, and entered of spheres of influence. The world does not evolve in the new era of bipolar competition of the United States and China, nor does it evolve on the setback of Russia in the role of a spoiler of the world strategies. Rather, a third gravity force is developing, which is not con
On February 2 at around 10 PM, Sergio Gor, who had become US ambassador to India just three weeks ago, posted a cryptic message on his official handle on X, stating, “President Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. STAY TUNED….” This created a buzz across media in India as the two leaders are known for their nationalistic stand. They appear to have retained personal chem
When the Union Budget 2026 was presented in Parliament, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke with assurance about economic growth, innovation and employment-led development. Rising revenue receipts were cited as a sign of a widening tax base, while increased expenditure reflected the government’s commitment to long-term national investment. At first glance, the budget appeared confid
India’s small and marginal farmers are at the centre of a paradox in agrarian economy. They are the backbone of the food economy, but they are the most vulnerable stakeholders within agricultural economy. Among the 126 million farmers in India today, nearly makes 86% operate on small and marginal holdings. Farmers are an important force in making the country’s food secure, yet their
Prime minister Narendra Modi’s state visit at the end of the year 2025 to Ethiopia represented a notable point in the development of India-Africa relations. At a time of escalated geopolitical contest, renewed commitment to South-South cooperation and Africa’s expanding strategic prominence, this visit marked India’s vision to further strengthen its relations with one of the A
Maintaining independence in foreign policy is not an easy option for any country, especially when the international geopolitical situation is fluid, alliances are shifting and strategic choices are becoming increasingly complex. How will the new year fare in this regard? It is instructive to look back in order to look into the future. The year 2025, in particular, will be remembe
India’s economic journey in the 21st century is being rewritten at the intersection of physical infrastructure and private-sector leadership. In a world where logistics networks determine competitiveness, digital architecture underpins service delivery, and renewable grids define resilience, India is attempting a quantum leap – bridging structural gaps while harnessing entrepreneuri
The World Economic Forum’s ‘Future of Jobs 2025’ marks a decisive break from the gloom of the pandemic years. It projects that by 2030, advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation will create 170 million new jobs and displace 92 million worldwide, yielding a net gain of 78 million roles. Technology and sustainability are now the twin engines of this expansion, with
Hidden hunger affects not only India’s poorest but also its middle class. Over 70% of Indians consume less than half the recommended daily intake of key micronutrients such as iron and vitamins, weakening growth, immunity, and long-term health. But the problem begins well before food reaches the plate, it starts in the soil. For decades, Indian agriculture has focused on ou
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has impacted all sectors, including the education sector, and humans to a varying degree. We thought of writing this article pointing towards the possibility of getting along with AI in the education space, i.e., not to reduce or eliminate AI’s use but accept it as a reality and learn to get along with it. This is motivated in part by Dr S. Radhakrishnan&rsquo
India`s food security paradox, where record food grain production of 354 million tonnes in 2024-25 coexists with a ranking of 105th among 127 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2024, reveals a fundamental architectural flaw in the nation`s agricultural model rather than a production deficit. While agriculture contributes approximately 16% to GDP and employs 45% of the workforce, malnutrition
Two weeks ago, 28 year old Senthil Kumar (name changed) from Tiruppur died of a heart attack in a labour camp near Dammam, Saudi Arabia. His body came home to Chennai because his employer agreed to pay for the airfare. His family received ₹10 lakh under the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY). The district collector handed over the cheque, cameras flashed, and the story ended there. Senthil&
Unlike the US and the West, Russia does not have a relationship with India merely based on transactional exchange of goods or commodities. Instead, it is based on deep mutual understanding and trust, which have helped the two countries in navigating ups and downs of international geopolitics for decades. When the US, under the Donald Trump administration, imposed discriminatory s
We proudly describe our nation as a land of Unity in Diversity. We have long celebrated our civilization based on plurality, where differences have been seen, not as threats but as expressions of a greater unity. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, we rejoice our innumerable languages, castes, creeds, and cultures. What unites us, we believe, is the feeling of belonging to this land we call o
The climate crisis is no longer a peripheral debate but a central determinant of economic resilience, particularly for emerging economies like India. Much like a grandmaster sitting before a 64-square battlefield, policymakers and market actors are compelled to strategize in advance, balancing short-term sacrifices with long-term positioning. Climate economics, at its core, mirrors the complexi
On October 22, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025 (“Draft Rules, 2025”). At first glance, it seemed a routine regulatory update, another addition to India’s expanding digital framework. Yet, beneath its unassuming title
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed Members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on Wednesday, as the nation celebrated the 11th Samvidhan Divas with great fervour and enthusiasm. Vice-President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, C. P. Radhakrishnan also addressed on the occasion. The event was graced by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi; Lok Sabha Spea
Animal welfare requires as much a structured policy approach as do other sectors in India. Conflict that exists today is due to lack of an integrated policy approach which in turn exacerbates the conflict and instigates public health crises. The Indian Constitution already recognises the importance of animal welfare. Article 48A mandates the state to protect and improve the environment and safe
In this era of AI and classrooms filled with students glued to their cellphones, there is a need to focus on redirecting, but not eliminating, the distraction. While there is no doubt that we need to go back to the older ways of teaching such as taking oral viva exams, practicing ‘sthithprajana’ (steady wisdom) etc, there is also a dire need to make alliance with technology.
