India

The man who would be king again? Former Nepal king’s delusions of power

The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy

Making old buildings energy-efficient can help achieve net-zero goals

Buildings account for a third of the world’s energy consumption. Retrofitting can help reduce up to 75 percent of the load

Why educational inequality remains high in India

Investment in human capital plays a decisive role in economic growth. India, […]

China vs. the West: Confucianism in a Silk Glove

Europe’s challenges remain critical despite Asia’s rise, ignoring Chinese expansionism or retreating inward risks global stability and Europe’s future influence

Why South Asian militaries need to reduce their carbon footprint

South Asian militaries need to work cooperatively to build a regional climate security strategy

How tariff cuts on US imports impact India’s economic growth

Lowering trade barriers can help India’s goals of self-reliance and global trade integration

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

India-Bangladesh ties in deep-freeze

Political and diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka have adversely affected cultural relations between the two countries

Deporting irregular Indian immigrants from the US will have blowback

US and Indian authorities have refused to recognise that undocumented immigrants contribute to the host country’s economy

Why DeepSeek’s AI leap only puts China in front for now

Commentators are right to say DeepSeek’s new AI chatbot is a game-changer but don’t take all the hype about China now dominating the field too seriously