Modi’s pursuit of the “Vishwaguru” ideal is a costly distraction from the difficult but necessary work of securing India’s position in an increasingly complex and unpredictable world.
Like any powerful technology, AI comes with its challenges, but dismissing it without understanding its potential benefits can be short-sighted.
As India eyes the Commonwealth Games in 2030, it has the rare chance to align ambition with introspection. Winning medals is important, as is deciding who gets to compete for them.
The lingering shadow of eugenics in modern media & advertising remains troubling.
Without a willingness to confront uncomfortable realities surrounding the myth of white victimhood, the United States risks remaining colour-blind.
The UGC’s proposed syllabus will replace scientific temper and national integrity with glorification of myths.
Urban compassion for strays & pigeons reveals how individual empathy can unintentionally fuel public conflict.
When the Election Commission of India chooses to flub, it creates a void. And in that void, suspicion flourishes.
As we mark the spirit of independence this August 15, let us remember: the true legacy of 1947 lies not in the freedoms we have already attained, but in the freedom we still must secure for all.
The 50 per cent tariff risks creating a lose-lose situation.
Advocates of defence manufacturers hypocritically exhort their pivotal role in building democracies and global security. In reality, these unscrupulous corporations create a phenomenon called “military metaphysic.”
Gandhi’s campaign serves a purpose. It forces the Commission to explain itself, not just to courts or committees, but to the people.
The sexual violence that plagues conflict zones is not an unfortunate byproduct of war; it is its own weapon of destruction, one that leaves scars long after the last shot is fired.
Judicial guidelines offer hope for students—but the deeper crisis runs through culture, competition & silence.
The BBC’s reportage on Israel’s atrocities in Gaza indicate a clear bias, writes Sylvia Vetta.