Can Indian democracy survive the moral erosion of electoral culture?
The election cycle beginning next year is upon us. In 2027, seven states will elect new governments. These elections will shape the political landscape ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha…
The election cycle beginning next year is upon us. In 2027, seven states will elect new governments. These elections will shape the political landscape ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha…
Dealing with Donald Trump, as even America’s long-cherished alliance partners have learnt the hard way, is often an exercise in the impossible. More so when there are few points of…
As homes and communities across India come alive for another season of colours, prayers and festivities during Navratri, we are reminded of Shakti, the divine feminine force embodied by Goddess…
Written by: Arindam Goswami 5 min readOct 15, 2026 02:27 PM IST First published on: Oct 15, 2026 at 02:27 PM IST The Indian government recently told the Lok Sabha…
3 min readOct 15, 2026 05:30 AM IST First published on: Oct 15, 2026 at 05:30 AM IST The Centre’s decision to let its flagship urban livelihoods scheme lapse without…
2 min readOct 15, 2026 05:30 AM IST First published on: Oct 15, 2026 at 05:30 AM IST Achilles, known to be fleet of foot, can never catch up to…
Peaceful protest is a democratic right and can secure remedies for serious institutional failures. Its justification depends on the merits of the grievance, the response of the authorities, and the…
India’s instinctive response to climate-linked trade regulation has been to resist it. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is described as protectionist; deforestation and product-traceability rules as intrusive; and sustainability…
2 min readOct 15, 2026 07:05 AM IST First published on: Oct 15, 2026 at 06:40 AM IST Prime minister Rajiv Gandhi called for an immediate global moratorium involving all…
3 min readOct 15, 2026 05:30 AM IST First published on: Oct 15, 2026 at 05:30 AM IST Less than a month after the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and…