OPINION | US action in Venezuela is an exercise of raw power; India should be wary
The case of Venezuela serves as a warning that universal norms are fading and power-based hierarchies are rising. India must adapt carefully, strengthening its stance in a world where raw power has returned to the forefront of history
OPINION | Why western media continues to misrepresent the RSS
RSSFACTS: The Western media persists in demonising the RSS due to historical misconceptions, a political lens, and a lack of understanding of Hindu Dharma and its civilisational context
OPINION | Vault Matters: Can RBI Gov Malhotra get the elephant out of the forest?
The year gone by was more like a honeymoon period for Sanjay Malhotra with inflation tamed and IndusInd Bank’s fraud not turning out to be a crisis for the banking sector. The joker in the pack was Rupee, which started behaving unpredictable towards the end of 2025. Coupled with uneasy growth trends, 2026 could prove to be a test year for the governor
Rewind 2025: Karnataka’s power drama continues as Cong walks a tightrope, governance takes a hit
It was a year marked by leadership suspense, competing power centres, and growing governance strain in the most crucial southern bastion of the Congress.
OPINION | Gig workers call New Year shutdown, demand fairer working conditions
Gig workers in India plan a strike for better working conditions, including transparency and a ban on 10-minute deliveries. The growing platform economy raises concerns about worker welfare and regulation
Year in a word: ‘Peace’
Despite ceaseless Trumpian talk of ending the world’s wars, it’s not quite that easy
OPINION | Building trust in India’s property system through digitisation
India's property system struggles with outdated records and lack of integration. Digitising data, standardising protocols, and integrating systems can ensure faster, more reliable ownership verification, driving growth and trust
OPINION | Swadeshi Economics: India’s third way beyond western models
Sanghnomics: India’s economic future calls for a ‘Third Way’ rooted in Swadeshi Economics. Revived under Modi, it seeks self-reliance, sustainability, and resilience, moving beyond Western capitalist or Marxist frameworks while addressing global and domestic challenges
Are natural gas prices headed for a super-cycle?
Natural gas demand is seasonal and prices are volatile
Russia, Ukraine and the dangerous geometry of a premature peace deal
The gap between US policy, Russian intent, and China’s long-term strategy is the most important strategic variable shaping the conflict’s future
OPINION | India needs five to six world-class cities built from scratch
For a certain segment of our population, income levels may increasingly resemble those of Singapore or parts of Europe, but the lived experience outside gated communities and premium condominiums falls dramatically short. This mismatch explains an accelerating trend: wealth and brain drain. Those who can leave do so. Those who cannot ensure their children leave as soon as schooling is complete, writes Rajat Arora
OPINION | Digital Lending Fraud in 2025: When AI became both the weapon and the shield
Globally, fraud in 2025 shifted away from document manipulation toward identity-led abuse. Synthetic identities and account takeovers became more prevalent than single-use fraud attempts. AI was used to probe and evade detection systems
OPINION | The political spokesperson is dead. Long live the communicator
India’s political spokespersons are fading as television declines and digital platforms rise, exposing parties’ failure to adapt communication strategies to younger audiences who value authenticity, explanation and platform fluency
OPINION | Inside India’s big savings slowdown and rising debt culture
A move from fixed deposits to SIPs, and from thrift to credit, is redrawing India’s social map. The shift is strengthening aspirations but also increasing fragility, creating clear winners among financially literate households and leaving others vulnerable
OPINION | Trump trade policy in 2025 didn’t work as it ignored Economics 101
The US President’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement has seen a partial rollback to mitigate domestic political repercussions. Moreover, neither China nor India gave in under pressure
Eastern Window | Japan, South Korea enter arms race, threatening stability in North Asia
Countries in North Asia like China, Japan, South Korea, and North Korea are engaged in an intense arms race with efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. Such moves amid US-China rival may threaten the stability of the region
OPINION | Judging Caste: What the Supreme Court’s report reveals
A new report produced by the apex court on the evolution of jurisprudence on caste shows that even within a rule-based framework, social conditioning makes its presence felt
OPINION | RSS Redefines Hindutva: A living, inclusive civilisational idea
RSSFACTS: RSS redefines Hindutva as a timeless, inclusive philosophy, focusing on unity, diversity, and the principles of Dharma. It connects Hindu culture, society, and civilisation while aligning with India's Constitution and values
OPINION | The global AI Race and India’s regulatory dilemma
Much like earlier regimes governing nuclear and satellite technologies, AI is now being managed through international controls rather than traditional technology regulation
OPINION | 2025 Roundup: The year Indian startups got its mojo back
In 2025, Indian startups revived with AI-driven applications, particularly in voice tech and quick commerce, while venture capital investment surged, focusing on full-service AI and global expansion
OPINION | Tarique Rahman in Bangladesh: Will the prodigal’s return impart stability?
His homecoming is the outcome of India and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party making peace with each other on an equal footing through dialogue
OPINION | India’s strategic shift to strengthen rare earth supply chains
India has approved a $820 million scheme to boost rare earth magnet production, aiming to diversify supply chains and reduce dependence on China, with US-India collaboration key
OPINION | Religion, the fuel that drives West Bengal’s’ politics
Humayun Kabir’s new political party suggests class antagonism has been consigned to the dustbin of electoral history. The state is headed for an election in 2026 where religious polarisation may play an unprecedented role
OPINION | Beyond First Impressions: Why the India–New Zealand FTA will matter more than its critics admit
India-NZ FTA will have to be ratified by New Zealand’s parliament, where some members are expected to oppose it. Their dismay about the FTA is based on a narrow approach which doesn’t account for the larger economic and strategic benefits that will come the way of both countries
OPINION | The Fallibility of the Supreme Court: Reflections on judicial decision making
Former Chief Justice B. N. Kripal’s *Supreme But Not Infallible* highlights the Supreme Court’s fallibility, emphasising its power to review judgments and correct errors to uphold justice and constitutional values
