Opinion

The 18% Pivot: Decoding the Geopolitical and Economic DNA of the India-US Trade Truce

The 18% Pivot: Decoding the Geopolitical and Economic DNA of the India-US Trade Truce

A single high-stakes phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump effectively dismantled a six-month trade ‘wall’…

February 9, 2026

India’s ties with Malaysia strengthening Modi’s Act East Policy

The recent official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Malaysia marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties…

February 9, 2026

Protection or policing: The unintended dilemma concerning UGC’s equity rules

If universities were buildings, equity would not be the security camera at the gate, but the air inside, invisible, natural,…

February 6, 2026

Gaining ground at the Grammys: India’s rising crescendo on the world stage

The 2026 Grammy Awards is a beacon of hope for the future of Indian music

February 6, 2026

A Proactive Budget for Viksit Bharat

India is heading towards Viksit Bharat by 2047, with on average GDP growth of 6.5 per cent. The goal of…

February 5, 2026

What is the real objective behind the uproar inside and outside Parliament?

In a mature democracy, constructive opposition is always welcome, and when the government deviates from the national interest, constructive criticism…

February 5, 2026

Manpower, Modernisation, and Method

India’s police expenditure for FY 2026-27 under the Union Budget, stands at Rs.1.75 lakh crore, reflecting a year-on-year increase of…

February 4, 2026

Trump’s ‘chaotic’ global strategy: Should India be worried?

Trump’s Global Order Has a Strategy Though ‘Camouflaged’ by his Critics as Chaos and Disorder, Including Attacks on Venezuela. Iran?…

February 4, 2026

The faith economy: India’s Rs 6 lakh crore dividend of devotion

Every toll of a temple bell, every call of the Muezzin, and every chant from a Gurudwara echoes far beyond…

February 3, 2026

Defence Budget 2026: Structure for Building a Self-Reliant, Ultra-Modern and Indigenous Security System

The defence budget for 2026-27 has increased by 14%, with the proposed budget at 11%, up from last year’s 8%.…

February 3, 2026