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Ukraine’s Drone Warfare: A New Chapter in Modern Combat

Context: In a snow-covered forest just after dawn, a four-wheeled drone rumbled through the mud, heading toward its target: a...

Torture and India’s Justice System: Legal Gaps and Human Rights Concerns

Context: The issue of custodial torture has gained prominence due to recent extradition cases like Sanjay Bhandari (UK) and Tahawwur...

Revised Dairy Schemes: Boosting India’s Dairy Infrastructure and Rural Economy

Context:  The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) and the...

Aurangzeb’s Silent Grave: Echoes of Power, Piety, and the Politics of Memory

Introduction In the tranquil town of Khuldabad, Maharashtra, the unadorned grave of Emperor Aurangzeb lies open to the sky, a...

 India’s Real Consumption Story: Growth, Gaps, and the Road Ahead

Introduction India’s consumption landscape has transformed over the past decade, driven by demographic changes, digitalisation, and shifting socio-economic priorities. Though...

Taming the Titans: Rethinking Regulation in the Digital Age

Introduction: Power of the Digital Giants Beyond Products In today’s world, the biggest companies do not sell oil or steel—they...

Federalism, Funding, and Autonomy: Navigating India’s Governance Challenges

Introduction The Indian federal system is a dynamic and complex arrangement where power, funds, and responsibilities are shared among the...

The Struggles and Aspirations of Uttarakhand: A State Divided by Geography and Governance

Spiritual Haven of Uttarakhand Uttarakhand, a state nestled in the northern part of India, is often celebrated for its breathtaking...

The 15-Minute City: A Vision for India’s Sustainable Urban Future

Introduction As India’s cities grow, they are evolving into what some call “two-hour cities,” where commuting is a daily struggle....

Study on Moon Water and Temperature Variations

Context: Researchers from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad conducted a study to understand the moon’s thermal environment and...

World on the Brink of Climate Crisis: A Wake-Up Call

Context: The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has reported that long-term global warming is currently estimated to be between 1.34 and...

Green Energy Corridor Phase-III

Context: The Union government is set to provide financial assistance of approximately ₹22,400 crore to states for the development of...

India’s National Adaptation Plan and Climate Resilience

Context: India is set to submit its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...

World Sparrow Day

Context: World Sparrow Day is celebrated annually on March 20th to raise awareness about the declining population of sparrows, especially...

Indore’s Green Waste Processing Plant

Context: Indore is set to launch India’s first green waste processing plant under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as part...

Expanding Backward Classes (BC) Reservation in Telangana

Context: The Telangana government has passed a resolution to increase Backward Classes (BC) reservation to 42%, raising the total reservation...

India’s Push for Satellite Internet

Context: Recently Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasised the need for achieving 100% saturation in internet coverage. Satellite internet is emerging...

India’s Ranking in the Global Free Speech Survey

Context: A new global survey by the Future of Free Speech, a U.S.-based think tank, ranked India 24th out of...

New Delhi’s perilous recalibration with the Taliban

Context: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the Taliban’s acting ‘Foreign Minister’ Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai in January,...

The Dark Side of the Gig Economy: Exploitation and the Fight for Workers’ Rights

Gig Economy. The gig economy is often portrayed as a modern, flexible way of working, where people can choose their...

Indian Ocean Region: India’s Role as a Unifier

Indian Ocean Region: India’s Role as a Unifier

Prosperous Gateway of the Indian Ocean Region The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is one of the world’s most important areas,...

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