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Putin’s visit to New Delhi did not signal a return to Cold War nostalgia or a departure from the West; it was India reminding the world that its strategic autonomy is intact

The government must consider the informal slum settlers as citizens with rights and goals rather than as invaders

With most PLGA leaders eliminated and zones dismantled, the group’s influence is at its weakest

Life too tightly curated becomes one that can no longer surprise you, and when everything is an exhibit, nothing truly feels alive

Reviving lost species may help restore ecosystems, but it demands robust scientific oversight to ensure responsible use

Switching off is a human right — and a step toward a greener, healthier life, echoing the holistic vision of Article 21's Right to Life. Kerala's innovative legislative move has brought this right into national spotlight 

Our financial decisions aren’t in data but in hidden emotional patterns — how we interact with money reflects deep beliefs about safety, control, and self-worth

A closer look reveals that the reforms prioritise employer flexibility over worker security, raising concerns about long-term labour welfare

The symbiotic relationship between millennials and Gen Z inspires balance & a spirit of innovation and adventure in workplaces

One Nation One Subscription covers only a fraction of institutions, and the ban on ‘shadow’ websites denies millions access to affordable research

By turning welfare into a transactional exchange rather than a rights-based entitlement, political parties risk reducing women’s citizenship to consumer choice

We should not fear a machine that thinks. We should fear becoming people who do not

It is time to bring menstrual health from the margins to the mainstream and treat it as a public health priority

Telangana High Court’s rebuke of Commissioner HYDRAA is a reminder that the law is the master and the administration merely its servant

Rethink ageing as a social developmental challenge to reap the demographic dividend

Indian banks need capital expansion, policy reform, and greater autonomy to break into the global big league

The deepening rift between Pakistan and the Taliban is reshaping regional alignments and creating fresh diplomatic space for New Delhi

Bar Council of India’s evolving policy reveals more restrictions than reforms, diluting the intent of the 2023 foreign lawyer framework

Once obsessed with cricket, India’s sporting canvas is now multi-coloured — from kabaddi and football to hockey, athletics, and even new-age esports

As fertility falls and ageing accelerates, India must shift from population control to a welfare-centred policy rooted in care, equity, and dignity