Opinion

Workforce is being reshaped where personal satisfaction is trumping the classical retirement model of resting only after the age of 60

China’s aggressive posturing, Indo-Pacific churn and intense US-China competition are making New Zealand look towards forming more security partnerships

Punishing successful States and rewarding the failed ones will further widen the fissure between North and South

Mainstream acceptance is crucial for making plant-based eating accessible to a broader audience

Given US President Trump’s transactional mindset, the escalating tension between Washington and Brussels may push the US closer to Russia

While many reforms in the Budget focus on financial support to entrepreneurs, unfortunately, they do not address wage security or provide adequate support for women workers

Judicial independence is essential to uphold the rule of law as it ensures that legal decisions are made based on facts and not on external pressures

If India does not act now, the next decade could see a severe water crisis affecting not just agriculture and industry but also basic human survival

Social Work Profession reminds us that every human being has inherent worth and dignity, and that it is our collective responsibility to ensure that everyone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive

Penning down one’s thoughts is a powerful tool for self-reflection, emotional regulation and personal growth

To revitalise nation-building with advanced technologies, India needs a strong technological force like ISRO, which has made a significant mark in the international Space industry

A genuinely peaceful individual, who understands peace wholeheartedly, is unlikely to harm others due to their inner authenticity

Acts of kindness trigger the release of oxytocin, often called the ‘love hormone,’ which promotes individual bonding and trust

At the heart of the conflict is the battle to control the design and manufacturing of semiconductors

The move towards protectionism could lead to a more fragmented and less predictable global trade environment

The discomfort of saying no pales in comparison to the long-term satisfaction of living authentically and intentionally

Union Budgets should shift focus from women’s welfare (Sambal dimension) to women’s economic autonomy (Samarthya)

Enhancing technical skill sets of the working population will provide them with better bargaining power

Ill-effects of growth model needs serious revisit to strike a balance between ecology, economy

The weakening of democratic institutions has led to the rise of populism and the deterioration of liberal democracies

With India’s urbanisation expected to touch 50% by 2050, there is a need to allocate significant portion of resources for scaling up infrastructure

Space tourism is a triumph of human ingenuity, but it is also a test of our priorities, values, and vision for the future

The real task for world leaders is de-risking Trump’s tariff tornadoes and the collateral damages of how he views European allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region

We risk losing sight of what really matters — real, human relationships — the more technologically connected we get