US–Israel war with Iran tests India’s strategic autonomy, energy security and moral stance in West Asia. Can New Delhi balance power politics and diplomacy?

A Chipko pioneer warns against destructive development, linking climate crisis, forest rights, and people’s movements. Learn why grassroots action matters.

As violence grows in West Asia, India’s diplomatic silence highlights a deeper tension between strategic partnerships, energy interests, and its historic identity as a voice of anti-colonial justice.

The US-Israel war on Iran reveals a strategic trap: asymmetric retaliation, soaring oil prices, and rising political costs at home. Can Washington escape?

The widespread condemnation of the Pahalgam tourist killings revealed a moral shift among many Kashmiris, raising questions about how prolonged conflict shapes ethical responses to political violence.

We used kerosene lamps for light at night. The lit-up nilavilakku (a traditional lamp used for ceremonial purposes) would spread a golden glow in the living room until the evening prayers were said.

Gen Z anger at corruption and instability propels Balen Shah and the RSP to a landslide victory in Nepal’s parliamentary election.

The Iran-Israel war disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of an LPG shortage across India and hitting restaurants and supply chains.

India’s right to recall debate reignites after Madhya Pradesh’s Deori referendum. Should voters remove MPs and MLAs mid-term? Explore the risks, politics, and reforms.

Mani Shankar Aiyar’s open letter sharply criticises Shashi Tharoor’s stance on the US, Iran war, and India’s foreign policy “pragmatism”.

In Dewas, music filled every room of the Komkali home. Kalapini once tried to escape it, longing for ordinary childhood comfort. Today she reflects on legacy, Hindustani classical music, and the ...

Ajanta’s 2,000-year-old murals face extinction within decades. Discover the fragile balance between cultural tourism and the ...