Opinions
VIKSIT BHARAT 2047: A ROADMAP TO BECOME A DEVELOPED NATION
It is creditable that the Government of India has set for itself and the nation a crucial goal: That India should become Viksit Bharat by 2047, which would be the one hundredth year anniversary of […]
India’s Space Sector: A Launchpad for Global Partnerships
With its scientific capabilities, entrepreneurial ecosystem and international credibility, India is uniquely placed to bridge the gap between established and emerging space nations. By building collaborative partnerships founded on inclusivity, mutual benefit and innovation, India […]
Whose Independence Is It Anyway? Reflections on India’s 80th Independence Day
The real measure of India’s freedom is not how loudly we celebrate Independence Day but whether every Indian, regardless of faith, caste, language, ethnicity, or political belief, can live with dignity, speak without fear, worship […]
THE MANDATE BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE
On India’s 80th Independence Day, Restore the Legitimate Right of the Voter As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, there will be much to celebrate. The Tricolor will fly across the country […]
INDIA AT 80: A JOURNEY TO CELEBRATE, AND MILES YET TO GO
On August 15, 2026, India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day. Across India, the Tricolor will fly proudly from government buildings, schools, homes and public squares. The national anthem will be sung, the sacrifices of […]
Turn the scalpel towards foreign policy
The Great Game: India’s presidency of BRICS may not signify that it is on board an alternative view of the global order The problem with the current debate on foreign policy and national interest is […]
Donald Trump in the Persian labyrinth
America’s Iran war stalls as Tehran turns pressure into strategic advantage But in Iran, the U.S. lost the war in the first phase itself. The U.S. now faces a diminished presence in West Asia, while […]
Why GenZ finally rebelled?
The answer lies in both the unique nature of GenZ and the unprecedented economic distress they are facing GenZ from India’s towns and cities — the ones who turned up at Jantar Mantar —are children […]
America @ 250: Celebrating a Nation, Reflecting on an Idea
The year 2026 marks a historic milestone in the life of the United States of America. Two hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, a group of determined men affixed their signatures to […]
Mamdani’s New Deal
Zohran Mamdani embodies a generational transition in American politics, where younger progressives challenge an ageing conservative establishment built on and sustained by fear, culture wars, and entrenched power. Six months into his job, and New […]
