25 Years After 9/11, What Did The US War On Terror Really Cost?
Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the United States is remembering nearly 3,000 people killed in the deadliest...
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Is India Gradually Drifting Towards China-Style Authoritarianism?
India’s democratic trajectory is increasingly the subject of debate. The question is not whether India has already become like China—it...
The Himalayas Warn Us: Rethink Development Before Disaster
This year, it is Nepal. Last year, it was Himachal Pradesh. Before that, Uttarakhand. The locations change, but the pattern...
India At 79: The Varied Challenges That Will Shape Its Future
As India marks 79 years of independence on August 15, 2026, it is entering its 80th year as a republic-in-the-making...
FCRA Bill Faces Backlash Over Fears Of Expanding State Control
The Union government’s proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), introduced in Parliament, have sparked strong criticism from...
From Protest To Persecution: The Crackdown On Student Voices
When Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after weeks of sustained student protests over repeated examination paper leaks, many believed...
From Kashmir To Delhi? Internet, Metro Curbs Raise Questions Over Govt Response
The images emerging from parts of Delhi over the past several days have been striking. Internet disruptions, barricaded roads, closed...
PIL Alleges CJP Members, Followers Subjected To Police Surveillance
* A petition in the Delhi High Court raises questions over privacy, free speech and the right to dissent The...
Cockroach Janata Party: From Viral Protest To Strong Political Force?
When the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) emerged in May 2026, it was widely dismissed as a satirical social media campaign...
Caught On Camera, B’luru Daycare Abuse Warrants Exemplary Action
The recent case of abuse at a daycare centre operating within the Capgemini campus in Bengaluru has sent shockwaves through...
Why Society Reacts Differently To Murder Based On Gender
The arrest or conviction of a woman for murder almost always generates a level of fascination that goes far beyond...
Why The Pranit More Row Raises Questions About Gen Z Role Models
The recent controversy involving stand-up comedian Pranit More and medical student Sejal Pawar has sparked a nationwide debate about the...
Twisha Sharma Death: CBI Probe Intensifies As Mystery Deepens
The investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, the former model and actor who was found dead at her matrimonial...
The High-Stakes Politics Of Dipke’s Return, Beyond The Airport Gates
If Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke does indeed arrive in India on June 6, as some supporters and...
When Marriage Becomes A Death Trap In India
The deaths of at least four women in recent weeks due to alleged dowry harassment and domestic violence have once...
Twisha Case: Power, Patriarchy And The Questions Haunting Bhopal
The death of Twisha Sharma in Bhopal has shaken public conscience not merely because a young woman died under suspicious...
The Twisha Sharma Case: Of Abuse, Power And Character Assassination
The death of Twisha Sharma in Bhopal has sparked outrage not only because of the allegations of dowry harassment and...
Marriage, Dowry And Silence: The Death of Twisha Sharma
The death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma in Bhopal has once again brought attention to the deeply entrenched realities of dowry...
LPG Dearth Leads To High Demand For Clean-Cooking Solutions
India imports 60% of its LPG, most of which comes from imports via the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of...
Reparations, Responsibility And The Unfinished Business Of Empire
On Wednesday, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that he would urge King Charles III to return the Kohinoor diamond...
‘Hellhole’ Remark: India’s Global Image Still Battles Western Bias
"A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring the entire family in from China or India or...
‘Rape Academy’ Revelations: How Safe Are Women Within Intimate Spaces?
The idea that danger lurks in unfamiliar streets or dark alleys has long shaped how society understands women’s safety. Yet,...
Childhood In The Age Of Smartphones: The Urgent Need For Guardrails
The rapid spread of smartphones in India has fundamentally altered the experience of growing up. What was once a gradual...
The Iran Conflict Could Turn Into A Prolonged Crisis; Is India Prepared?
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is increasingly showing signs of becoming a prolonged geopolitical crisis rather than a short-lived military...
Fuel Fiasco: Government’s Empty Promises Amid Oil Crisis Queues
India's fuel supply crisis, intensified by the escalating conflict in West Asia, has plunged major cities into chaos, exposing the...
