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The standing of Vande Matram in the collective consciousness was never in doubt. There is a however a case to extend constitutional and statutory protection to the National Song
Sanghnomics: The Swadeshi movement, rooted in early critiques by thinkers like Lokhitwadi and Ghose, was an intellectual journey, not just a 20th-century nationalist reaction. Its economic legacy continues to shape modern self-reliance initiatives
The competition regulator has mostly focused on network effects in the digital sector. These effects however are more potent in a sector such as aviation, which flew below the regulator’s radar
For six decades, Dravidian political ideology has held sway. After years of unsuccessful attempts to establish a foothold, the BJP and its ideological associates have latched on to what some describe as the ‘Ayodhya of the south’
RSSFACTS: Rajju Bhayya, a key figure in RSS history, led the organisation during its expansive growth phase, championed Hindutva, and shaped the RSS's approach to politics, fostering global outreach and internal unity
The East Asian dynamic is a crucible for India’s long-term identity in world politics, whether it can actually function as a pivotal, agenda-setting actor in a fragmented, multipolar order, or is reduced to a crisis-driven hedger between blocs whose rules it did not shape
After the tariff blow who would have thought India’s growth rate would touch 8% in the first half of this fiscal? But a consequence of very low inflation pulling down nominal growth is a relatively high interest rate
As West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections approach, expelled TMC leader Humayun Kabir's plans to form a new party could fracture Mamata Banerjee's minority vote base—potentially opening the door for BJP gains
BJP dominates its coalition and has relegated allies over time. Yet, the party appears to feel it’s premature to go it alone. It’s the reason why it is likely to keep its alliance intact for the forthcoming civic polls
The capital of India’s cotton knitwear exports is battling a trifecta of negative events, particularly U.S’ weaponisation of tariff. Complemented by policy support, manufacturers have begun to diversify
The Constitutional amendment proposed by the Congress MP raises vital questions about legislator efficacy and democratic functioning
Opposition in the political arena and from civil society made the state government withdraw the order to schools to celebrate December 6, a day that evokes diametrically opposite reactions. It’s a sign of the changing nature of the BJP in the post-Vasundhara Raje era
The SIR-driven voter purge has intensified political tensions in Bengal, giving the BJP a new narrative while allowing Mamata Banerjee to rally supporters. Yet the exercise risks alienating key communities and may not significantly erode TMC’s core base
India’s rising digital-fraud epidemic is pushing policymakers towards extreme fixes, including a proposal to keep satellite location tracking permanently switched on in every smartphone sold in the country. But combating crime cannot mean converting an entire nation into traceable dots on a map, which might just end societal trust at scalek
RSSFACTS: Balasaheb Deoras, the third Sarsanghchalak of RSS, shaped the organisation’s growth, championed social equality, introduced key reforms like morning shakhas, and left a lasting impact on RSS’ structure and outreach
The outbreak of war in Ukraine and Russia’s isolation by the West created an opportunity for enhanced cooperation with India. That was seized and notwithstanding Trump’s threats, bilateral ties are set to deepen
Such a policy can be operationalized by adding a quantitative clause to whatever inflation target measure or formula mandated
Security successes in J&K have pushed terrorists to other parts of the country. With Pakistan using terror as a strategic tool, India needs to factor in its relations with neighbours and the US in dealing with this threat
India’s goal of $200 billion in e-commerce exports by 2030 is increasingly realistic as digital channels deepen MSME participation in global value chains
Forty-one years ago, the world’s worst industrial accident occurred this month in Bhopal. It catalysed the creation of a legal framework that made environment quality the focal point. Yet, as a Bhopalite observes, we are still a distance away from confidently saying “never again”
In today’s global economy, tariffs are no longer the decisive factor. Tax regimes and governance standards determine whether businesses can operate with predictability and trust
The IMF retains a ‘C’ grade for India's GDP data due to some shortcomings, yet praises India’s impressive 8.2% GDP growth, fiscal management, digital infrastructure, and robust job creation under Modi’s leadership
The MPC’s challenge will be to weigh strong real GDP growth prints against relatively weak nominal growth, alongside inflation running below the RBI’s lower bound of the 2–6% target range. A 25 basis points cut in the repo rate appears prudent
Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar rivalry over the office of CM leaves the national leadership in an unenviable situation. Both leaders command a support base that the party cannot afford to lose. Therefore, a decision to settle the issue could damage the party’s prospects
As the Supreme Court refuses to impose timelines on Governors but warns against constitutional paralysis, and as the Telangana Speaker faces possible contempt for declining to decide defections, the Republic confronts an uncomfortable truth. Constitutional silence, once a gesture of restraint, is increasingly becoming a method of power
