India

How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.

Kashmir’s parties united in agenda, divided by politics

Despite a common political agenda, ground level competition prevents a united front of Kashmir’s regional parties.

Bangladesh’s flood response turns crisis into cooperation

Bangladesh has shown how its ‘engineering diplomacy’ approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to resilience.

Gandhi: A Legacy of Experimentation Between Violence and Nonviolence

Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy is a model of nonviolence and experimentation, offering timeless lessons on harmony, empathy, and navigating global challenges of inequality and violence.

Women film workers fight back against sexual harassment

Governments and industry associations have failed to address the question of safety of women in the entertainment industry.

How human rights are disappearing before our eyes

The moral distinction between liberal democracies and dictatorships is being flattened by the carnage in Gaza.

NDA on Shaky Ground: Will the Government Complete its Term?

NDA Government Struggles with Bureaucratic Resistance, Internal Conflicts, and Rising Opposition Challenges as Prime Minister Narendra Modi Grapples to Stay Afloat.

Malnutrition is killing India’s future sports stars

To improve its performance on the sporting stage, India needs to address malnutrition in children.

The big numbers India needs to hit 2047 target

Modi’s Independence Day speech focused on the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’, meaning developed India, by 2047. Achieving that would need an economic miracle.

Can the Agnipath scheme fix India’s army?

The attempt to repair the defence budget with a short-term troop intake largely backfired, but it can still be made to work.