India Talks Growth. We Can Barely Afford Groceries
When food prices soar, economic growth means little to families forced to choose between essentials every single day.
France’s Student Unrest: A Crisis Of Trust
France’s student protests reveal deep frustration with failing public services and a political centre struggling to rebuild trust.
BRICS Is Building A World Order Without Agreeing On One
BRICS, an acronym describing economic potential, has become a diplomatic experiment in managing disagreement.
The Rise and Rise Of Germany’s Far Right
The AfD’s sweeping victory exposes deepening discontent and puts Chancellor Friedrich Merz under unprecedented political pressure.
The Bab el-Mandeb & The Growing Cost Of Geopolitical Risk
The Houthi threat to shut the Bab-el-Mandeb highlights how maritime insecurity can rapidly disrupt trade and energy markets.
Revolt Of The Cockroach Generation
India’s Cockroach Generation challenges convention and revolts against corruption and authoritarianism.
The Hidden Science Of Predicting Pandemics
New viruses are discovered every year, but only a tiny fraction threaten humanity. The challenge is identifying the dangerous few before they spread.
Faith, Fraud & The Politics Of Deflection
As scrutiny intensifies, the BJP reframes governance questions as a battle over faith, identity and legitimacy.
The Rise & Rise of Cockroachistan
How exam scams, unemployment and institutional failure created India’s newest youth movement — the Cockroach Janata Party.
The Price Of Modi’s Economic Mismanagement
Under Modi, India’s economy faces the consequences of a decade of mismanagement.
The Trump–Xi Summit & The Future Of The World Order
America and China are adversaries who cannot fully disengage without harming themselves and the wider world.
Vote Chori, Election Theft & Institutional Erosion: Why Rahul Gandhi Might Be Right
Gandhi’s campaign serves a purpose. It forces the Commission to explain itself, not just to courts or committees, but to the people.
History Or Propaganda? How NCERT’s Revisions Rewrite India’s Complex Legacy
History is not a weapon to be wielded in the present. It is a living, breathing story that connects us all, regardless of our religion, caste, or creed.
From Missiles To Markets: The Israel-Iran War’s Expanding Economic Fallout
The Israel-Iran war is not a bilateral conflict. It is a regional crisis with significant global economic implications.
Criminalising Thought: How Nationalism Is Muzzling India’s Democracy
India’s diversity, pluralism & commitment to freedom of speech are not just political talking points—they are core to its identity. The government’s embrace of nationalism at the expense of these values poses a grave threat to the nation’s future.