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In a mapping of potential flashpoints in big power rivalry, Greenland will occupy an important position. But the US approach only serves to weaken its protective shield
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Stakeholders expect higher capex-led growth, deeper regulatory simplification, eased FDI norms, faster dispute resolution, and enhanced GIFT-IFSC incentives to boost investment, sustain fiscal discipline, and strengthen India’s financial competitiveness globally
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Identity plays an important role in political mobilisation in India. However, as the outcome of BMC election and political trends in other states show, voters want the emotive content to be complemented by a governance framework
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Nothing builds character quite like fiscal responsibility delivered on a Sunday
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US has threatened military allies with tariffs, a new low. Tariffs have now become an all-purpose weapon, shattering the pillar of predictability which drove growth in global trade. It’s still not too late to step back
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Flexibility is a key feature of the process, with governments enhancing outlays immediately when there’s an enhanced level of threat or conflict. Last year, for example, there was an immediate increase in outlay following the conflict with Pakistan
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RSSFACTS: Dr Hedgewar’s final address distilled the RSS’s core ideals of organisation, unity, and lifelong commitment, offering a guiding vision that continues to shape the Sangh’s journey a century later
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Chancellor Merz’s recent visit led to a critical defence agreement. When seen in the context of Germany’s strategic reorientation in response to geopolitical fluidity, Indo-German defence ties have the potential to eventually reach the level of French ties with India
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Interpreting history as society classified into good and villainous segments is inaccurate. The past is messier than is often acknowledged
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Trump’s actions in Venezuela and Xi’s machinations around Taiwan are creating the optimum conditions for horizontal nuclear proliferation in Asia, Africa and Latin America in the decade to come
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There have been significant tax reforms. Now, the task of policy is to harmonise domestic administration with evolving international standards
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Cities that find a balance between providing economic opportunities and fostering a safe public environment work best for women. This can happen only when governments, employers and society pull in the same direction
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The 2026 protests have come in the backdrop of severe economic hardship, caused partly by relentless US sanctions. If the regime prioritises survival, an economic revival may depend on a strategic pullback
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AI’s predictive power is transformative, but its lack of explainability, contextual understanding, and causal reasoning raises concerns. Trustworthy deployment demands transparency, fairness, and human oversight, especially in diverse societies like India
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RSSFACTS: The Vivekananda Rock Memorial’s history reveals how the RSS, transcending political divides, mobilised national support to honour Swami Vivekananda and advance his vision of spiritual and national rejuvenation
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Vembu says his goal is to contribute towards making India a technologically strong and self-reliant nation, which is as critical to the country’s prosperity and long-term civilisational revival
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If the world values norms, uses international groups to limit single countries’ actions, and lets smaller countries work together around shared principles, then India’s influence, though limited, can be used most effectively
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India’s annual union budget has its roots in the 19th century. Change has been the only constant as practices have evolved to meet contemporary requirements
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Budget 2026 should address refinancing for legacy discom debt. Subsidies must be paid directly to consumers. Reform attempts such as Electricity Bill, 2025 must be pushed to avoid losing incremental progress to structural issues
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Overlapping registration of forestry projects under India’s carbon and green credit schemes enables double-counting of environmental benefits, threatening market integrity, credibility, and investor trust in the country’s emerging climate frameworks
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The nuanced joint statement of the two countries on ‘regional order’ reflects an attempt to challenge India’s historical and geographic dominance in the subcontinent
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Eastern India’s biggest economy must not risk losing out on the opportunity to leverage artificial intelligence to fast-track growth and development
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China dominates and weaponises rare earth supply chain. India’s EV ecosystem can be insulated from it through carefully targeted fiscal incentives
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For Viksit Bharat, India must replace its inherited ‘master-servant’ culture with a governance-model rooted in genuine transparency, measurable performance, and moral accountability
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Karnataka’s politics has always been characterised by chronic instability, with only two of the state’s 23 CMs finishing a full term. Siddaramaiah and Urs are the two who each lasted a full term. But it was Urs who was the real game changer
