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India became independent at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947. The unusual timing was shaped by astrological beliefs and Mountbatten’s schedule

To speak about Kaleshwaram is not merely to remember a structure; it is to speak about the dignity of farmers, rural revival, water equity, and the security of future generations

The Mecca pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye signals a shift towards regional powers assuming greater responsibility for their own deterrence while retaining multiple external partnerships

Frequent amendments raise a bigger question: Is Parliament adapting to changing needs, or do they expose deeper deficiencies in India’s law-making process?

The real test of welfare is simple: money should reach the person it is intended for, on time. Narkuda shows that the social security challenge lies in the last mile

India must move from awareness to action by strengthening deceased organ donation, protecting ethical living donation and ensuring public trust through transparency

India’s gig economy is not just a story of flexibility and opportunity, but also one of workers paying the price of that flexibility through skipped meals, poor nutrition, and declining health

Effective teacher assessment must go beyond qualifications to encompass pedagogy, classroom practice, assessment literacy, digital competence, leadership, and student outcomes

To ensure our young workforce thrives, we must stop preparing it to compete with machines and instead teach it how to lead them

Effective policing depends as much on psychological well-being as on physical readiness and professional competence

Credible defence cannot be improvised in times of crisis; it is built through sustained political commitment, strategic investment and long-term foresight

Telangana journey from struggle to recognition reminds us that preserving regional identities strengthens India’s diversity

True reform lies not in individual resignations, but in reforming the institutions that failed

Cockroach Janta Party must broaden its mission beyond examination integrity to address education and employment challenges

Repeated paper leaks have exposed NEET’s flaws, strengthening the case for restoring State-level medical entrance examinations

India’s water crisis is also a gender and labour crisis. The unpaid burden of fetching water costs women time, education, income, and opportunity—and demands policy recognition 

If political disputes are settled on the streets, the role of parliamentary institutions in a representative democracy comes into question

Development should not only be measured by highways, hospitals and digital platforms, but also by how effortlessly people access them

NEET’s promise of transparency has been overshadowed by paper leaks, security failures and growing distrust. A return to federal decentralisation is the only cure for India’s medical admissions malaise

Drowning prevention should not be viewed solely as the responsibility of emergency responders but as a shared societal commitment