India

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

A luminous journey through melodies, myths, child-artist classics, and an artist who deserved far more.

Dharmendra: The Eternal Hero Who Stole India’s Heart

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

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.

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.

What Happens Next in Bihar

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

Dealing with quotas in India’s private universities

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

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.

India’s tryst with strategic experimentation

For India, from universal suffrage to space research, progress has often begun as a gamble. In the new age of tariffs and tech rivalry, research suggests that the appetite for experimentation could be its key strategic asset.

Building on Australia-India comprehensive strategic partnership

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

India’s farm policies behind bad air, unhealthy diet, water crisis

Law and policy measures that prioritise sustainable agriculture are needed to address India’s environmental challenges.