Why Jana Gana Mana was the right choice as India’s national anthem

In choosing Jana Gana Mana, India may not have picked its most stirring song; it certainly chose its most durable one

Aug 16

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Why leaders are so old in such a young world

And how it impacts people’s faith in governments and the decisions they make

Aug 2

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July 2026

How this "Gen Ziddi" echoed history's most enduring act of defiance

Rhiya Ahir’s “Sheroism” lies not just in stopping a police van, but in reminding a modern nation of a timeless truth

Jul 24

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Why the Tarun Tejpal case collapsed

An objective analysis of the Goa trial court’s judgment shows how the case against Tarun Tejpal collapsed under the weight of its own contradictions

Jul 15

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Exposing the state: How other democracies handled films like Satluj

As Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj faces a sudden ban, a look at how five global democracies handled controversial films that exposed their own state machinery

Jul 8

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June 2026

For many, Pancham was Nalanda; for others, an IIT or an IIM

RD Burman neither followed the path of his father, SD Burman, nor that of other established greats. He carved out a fresh, uninhibited musical trail for…

Jun 27

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Keir Starmer: The British prime minister who had virtually no margin for error

In Britain’s last general election, Keir Starmer’s Labour Party secured a historic victory, but its foundations were incredibly fragile

Jun 24

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May 2026

From India to US, political power is rigged to exclude women

To date, four cabinet-level officials have departed the Donald Trump administration—and remarkably, every single one of them is a woman.

May 25

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Middle East: From playground to battleground for India–Pakistan

As India’s Quad loses momentum, an informal ‘Quad’ centred on Pakistan is emerging in the Middle East. How is India responding?

May 2

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April 2026

How to make 33% women reservation, 100% politics

If the Modi government is genuinely concerned about the delay in women's representation, the solution is simple

Apr 15

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India: from non-aligned to the sidelined?

Is India losing its diplomatic space by steadily diluting the brand that once let it punch above its material weight?

Apr 9

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March 2026

How ‘Namaste’ is quietly reshaping global etiquette

Even as India’s global voice appears subdued, its civilisational influence is quietly reshaping the world

Mar 18

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