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As artificial intelligence reduces human labour, existential fulfilment calls first for securing oneself against an unpredictable environment and the indifference of other living beings, including fellow humans

The Philippine President’s visit marks a shift from symbolic engagement to substantive strategic cooperation amid changing Indo-Pacific geopolitics

The impeachment notice against Justice GR Swaminathan for a judicial ruling raises serious constitutional concerns. If judges cannot speak or rule without fear, democracy gives way to the tyranny of the mob

India’s dependence on migrant labour to build its cities and drive its economy carries a responsibility to protect their health, safety, dignity, and welfare

Ambedkar’s century-old work reminds us that a stable rupee is earned over time through credible institutions, clear policy, and structural reforms

New Delhi’s response will shape not only the future of its eastern neighbour but also security of South Asia

Congress government’s forced GHMC expansion and hurried ward delimitation reflect a dictatorial imposition bulldozed onto the people of Hyderabad, scuttling their democratic aspirations

Check dams revived Telangana’s drought-prone agriculture, but rampant illegal sand mining and sabotage now threaten these gains

Dividing the State into rigid economic zones risks deepening regional inequalities

We must confront terrorism firmly, and confront stereotyping just as firmly because when fear replaces facts, everyone is less safe

Deeper partnerships can help India mitigate geopolitical risks in the Indo-Pacific and reduce dependence on China

From 19th-century moon men to now, deepfakes, misinformation and disinformation threaten critical thinking, public trust, and democracy

Karnataka’s cinema ticket ceiling ignores how competition from gaming, live entertainment, and a sprawling OTT landscape already checks pricing

For the Pakistan Air Force, the upgrade signals US willingness to keep the F-16 central to South Asia's air balance

Fashion must evolve from being a disposable commodity to a creative practice rooted in responsibility

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