India

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

Putin’s 2025 New Delhi visit marked a multipolar shift, signalling strategic autonomy through defiant diplomacy despite Western pressure.
Dec 09

Dharmendra: The Eternal Hero Who Stole India’s Heart

A heartfelt tribute to an icon whose humility, talent and warmth touched countless lives deeply
Nov 25

Electoral roll revision sparks widespread social anxieties

The Special Intensive Revision of the voters list across 12 Indian states could potentially lead to sharpening of the communal divide.
Nov 24

Is India Election Commission Protecting Democracy – Or Undermining It?

Allegations of bias and opacity raise doubts about the Election Commission’s neutrality in India’s democracy.
Nov 16

What Happens Next in Bihar

Elections to the Bihar Assembly saw an extraordinary 70% voter turnout, higher than previous low turnouts.
Nov 13

Dealing with quotas in India’s private universities

The government must devise strong educational mechanisms to help students from underprivileged backgrounds to compete.
Nov 13

Finger-lickin’ food and the civilising mission

When the newly elected New York mayor Zohran Mamdani was recently mocked for eating with his hands, it exposed the enduring afterlife of colonial hierarchies.
Nov 10
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