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The Red Sea crisis and the new era of maritime warfare
April 3, 2026, 2:41 PM IST
Global trade does not collapse with explosions. It slows down quietly rerouted ships, rising insurance costs, delayed cargo, and nervous markets. That is exactly what is happening in the Red Sea today. What appears to…
April 3, 2026, 2:41 PM IST
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The normalisation of hate: How social media is rewiring India’s public mind and distracting it from development
March 24, 2026, 9:41 PM IST
Hate in India today does not arrive with a warning. It does not begin with violence. It begins quietly in forwarded messages, in casual remarks, in viral videos, and in jokes that are “not meant…
March 24, 2026, 9:41 PM IST
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Strategic overstretch: What US military commitments reveal about global leadership
March 17, 2026, 9:52 AM IST
In international politics, leadership is measured not only by ambition but also by strategic balance. When a country’s commitments expand faster than its military capacity, questions inevitably arise about sustainability, credibility, and long-term security. Recent…
March 17, 2026, 9:52 AM IST
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The future of BRICS expansion: Can the Bloc reshape the global order?
March 7, 2026, 10:24 PM IST
There has been a noticeable shift in recent years in the role of BRICS, from an informal grouping of like-minded emerging economies to a bloc capable of playing a larger role on the geopolitical stage….
March 7, 2026, 10:24 PM IST
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Modi’s Israel visit: A strategic partnership rooted in history
February 27, 2026, 3:17 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel marks another chapter in a relationship that has quietly transformed over the past three decades. What was once a cautious and largely low-profile engagement has evolved into…
February 27, 2026, 3:17 PM IST
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India and the Global South: Leadership or symbolism?
February 18, 2026, 3:15 PM IST
When India assumed the presidency of the G20 and repeatedly positioned itself as the “voice of the Global South,” it marked a moment of diplomatic ambition. From hosting the Voice of Global South Summit to…
February 18, 2026, 3:15 PM IST
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The anxiety of choice: How too many options are stressing us out
February 5, 2026, 11:17 PM IST
To many, choice has become a quiet burden of everyday life. There was a time when people bought what was available, even if it wasn’t perfect. They learned from whatever entertainment their town offered and…
February 5, 2026, 11:17 PM IST
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The quiet power of giving: Why philanthropy still shapes a better India
January 28, 2026, 11:11 PM IST
In a country as large and complex as India, change rarely arrives with fanfare. It often comes quietly, through small acts of giving that never make headlines. While we celebrate economic growth, startups, and innovation,…
January 28, 2026, 11:11 PM IST
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The myth of multitasking: Why doing everything means doing nothing well
January 19, 2026, 4:06 PM IST
We live in a world that celebrates being busy. People wear “multitasking” like a badge of honor, studying while texting, working while scrolling, and eating while watching something. Somewhere along the way, we started believing…
January 19, 2026, 4:06 PM IST
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Winter brain: How cold weather affects exam performance and what students can do About It
January 11, 2026, 3:59 PM IST
As the winter chill sets in across India, so does exam season, a combination that most students dread. While the cold brings comfort to many, it also silently affects how the brain functions, how we…
January 11, 2026, 3:59 PM IST
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The age of overthinking: How we turned every thought into a battle
December 31, 2025, 2:12 PM IST
There was a time when thinking was our strength, a way to reason, create, and understand. Today, it feels more like a burden. We’ve entered an age where thoughts don’t guide us; they chase us….
December 31, 2025, 2:12 PM IST
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The lost joy of simple living: Why happiness still hides in ordinary days
December 21, 2025, 10:44 PM IST
We live in an age where life moves faster than our ability to feel it. Every morning begins with a scroll, every evening ends with a checklist, and somewhere between the rush to earn, achieve,…
December 21, 2025, 10:44 PM IST
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A nation still divided: How modern India is falling for a new version of ‘divide and rule’
December 12, 2025, 1:38 PM IST
Lately, social media has been flooded with stories, especially in Marathi, that expose the deep divisions still festering within our society. It is unsettling to see how easily people are being separated by language, region,…
December 12, 2025, 1:38 PM IST
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From participant to power: Why 2025 marks India’s geopolitical coming of age
November 30, 2025, 10:09 AM IST
For years, India has been called a “rising power.” The phrase carried promise, but also hesitation as if India’s ascent was always just over the horizon. The Asia Power Index 2025, released by the Lowy…
November 30, 2025, 10:09 AM IST
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The rising political blindness in India: A silent threat to democracy
November 18, 2025, 2:06 PM IST
Political passion is healthy. Political blindness is dangerous. And today, India is witnessing a steady rise in the latter an emotional, uncritical loyalty to parties and leaders that overshadows facts, weakens institutions, and gradually erodes…
November 18, 2025, 2:06 PM IST
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The dangerous allure of freebies: India’s fiscal populism and its hidden cost
November 7, 2025, 3:51 PM IST
Can a nation truly progress when its political priorities are defined not by productivity, but by promises of free electricity, loan waivers, and cash transfers? The rise of freebie culture in India has reshaped the…
November 7, 2025, 3:51 PM IST
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The crisis of shallow information: Why today’s generation is losing the ability to think deeply
October 30, 2025, 8:08 PM IST
The incident that opened my eyes Recently, I attended a youth seminar where students were passionately arguing over a controversial claim they had found online. The entire debate was based on an article with no…
October 30, 2025, 8:08 PM IST
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