After brazen heist targeting Venezuela’s President Maduro, US unlikely to back off on Iran

From the 2009 protests to Starlink-fuelled unrest, myths of digital subversion persist as Iran braces for US pressure, amid growing China–Russia support.

Jan 29

Legendary singer Suman Kalyanpur- whose similarity with Lata’s voice became her curse

Suman’s voice, texture, and range were strikingly similar to Lata’s, so listeners, radio stations, and even music directors initially mistook her for Lata.

Jan 28

Trump and Xi may meet in Beijing in April, but India’s worries remain

There is a temporary thaw in US-China relations, but India will have to balance its ties deftly with both powers.

Jan 20

Regime change in Venezuela and the crisis of global order

Its neighbours have been largely silent or supportive of the US raid that captured Maduro, but the impact of that raid will be felt far beyond South America.

Jan 16

Remembering Indian poet and Hindi film lyricist Qamar Jalalabadi on his death anniversary, January 9.

Jan 09

Not long after Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, a private song was released in 1948– “Suno Suno Ae Duniya Waalon Bapu Ki Ye Amar Kahani”

Dec 28

India’s climate diplomacy must account for domestic inequalities

Dec 24

India Breaks the Backlog: For the First Time, Clears More POCSO Cases Than It Files

Dec 22

A rivalry too entangled to decouple

Dec 18

Why we still don’t know who the rich are in India

Dec 11

India, Russia, and the West: Gestures That Weigh, Balances That Matter

Dec 09

Sudha Malhotra: The Unseen Star of Hindi Cinema’s Golden Era

Nov 30
Backgrounders

After brazen heist targeting Venezuela’s President Maduro, US unlikely to back off on Iran

From the 2009 protests to Starlink-fuelled unrest, myths of digital subversion persist as Iran braces for US pressure, amid growing China–Russia support.
Jan 29

Remembering Indian poet and Hindi film lyricist Qamar Jalalabadi on his death anniversary, January 9.

Lyricists in Hindi film songs remain unrecognized, overshadowed by singers and composers, except among connoisseurs.
Jan 09

Not long after Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, a private song was released in 1948– “Suno Suno Ae Duniya Waalon Bapu Ki Ye Amar Kahani”

Conceived as tribute after Gandhi’s assassination, the song chronicled his life, decried violence, moved Nehru to tears, and sold a million copies in first month.
Dec 28
Neighbourhood
Defence

Building on Australia-India comprehensive strategic partnership

The US’ punitive tariffs on India present an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen bilateral ties.
Nov 04

This war could kill millions and change the world

Israel wants to drag US in this war with Iran. If US enters the war then its impact will be felt across generations
Jun 18

The Indo-Pakistani “Phone War”: The world on the brink

Indo-Pakistani tensions mirrored a chilling mix of nationalism, miscalculations, and political games that pushed both countries dangerously close to war
May 13
Energy

Can AI offer the SDGs a lifeline?

With the global sustainability agenda critically behind schedule, a new AI-powered platform offers a novel approach to accelerating progress
Jul 18

How Trump’s pursuit of cheap oil will impact India’s energy security

The promotion of fossil fuel-driven growth by Trump poses significant challenges but there are mitigating factors as well
Feb 20

Can nuclear replace coal-based electricity in India?

India’s energy strategy should be a judicious mix of coal, nuclear power, and clean energy resources. The share of coal, however, needs to come down
Jan 27
World

After brazen heist targeting Venezuela’s President Maduro, US unlikely to back off on Iran

From the 2009 protests to Starlink-fuelled unrest, myths of digital subversion persist as Iran braces for US pressure, amid growing China–Russia support.
Jan 29

Trump and Xi may meet in Beijing in April, but India’s worries remain

There is a temporary thaw in US-China relations, but India will have to balance its ties deftly with both powers.
Jan 20

Regime change in Venezuela and the crisis of global order

Its neighbours have been largely silent or supportive of the US raid that captured Maduro, but the impact of that raid will be felt far beyond South America.
Jan 16
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