When former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane went on record in an exclusive interview with Republic TV to clarify that excerpts attributed to his yet-to-be-published book were unauthenticated—and that the manuscript itself is still awaiting mandatory clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs—it should have settled the matter. Instead, it has exposed something far…
At a time when artificial intelligence is increasingly defined by geopolitical rivalry, market monopolies and opaque algorithms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unveiling of the MANAV Vision at Bharat Mandapam was not just another summit speech. It was a declaration of intent: India will not be a passive consumer of AI built elsewhere. It will shape…
When a country of 140 crore people sets its sights on building sovereign capability in Artificial Intelligence, robotics, semiconductors and next-generation technologies, the stakes are far higher than campus bragging rights. National prestige, strategic autonomy and global credibility ride on every claim of “indigenous innovation.” That is why the controversy surrounding the display of a…
In an era defined by geopolitical churn and economic realignments, the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron marks far more than a ceremonial diplomatic exchange. It signals the maturation of one of India’s most stable, trust-based and strategically autonomous partnerships — now elevated to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership.” At a…
In an age where outrage is cheap and solidarity is scarce; a remarkable gesture has emerged from the cricketing world — one that reminds us why sport still matters. On February 17, fourteen former captains of international cricket teams — among them India’s own Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar — put their names to a…
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the AI Impact Summit 2026 on Monday, the message was unmistakable: India does not intend to be a passive consumer of artificial intelligence—it wants to shape, scale, and civilise it. The summit was not merely another technology conference heavy on jargon and light on consequence. It marked an inflection…
There is a thin line between protest and provocation, between compassion and calculated theatrics. The latest controversy involving Renuka Chowdhury once again raises a troubling question: has a section of the Congress leadership begun to treat parliamentary procedure as optional? The Rajya Sabha MP has been served a notice for alleged breach of privilege after…
For 75 years after Independence, India governed itself from buildings conceived, designed and named by its colonial rulers. The symbolism was impossible to ignore. The imposing South Block and North Block, designed by Herbert Baker in the 1920s, stood as enduring reminders of imperial authority on Raisina Hill. They were architectural marvels, no doubt—but they…
There was a time when disruption in Parliament was an exception — a last resort deployed in moments of grave national crisis. Today, it risks becoming a political strategy. And the BJP-led NDA appears to have decided that enough is enough. For the past week, the Budget Session of Parliament — particularly the Lok Sabha…
The Union Home Ministry’s reported directive to States and Union Territories to accord Vande Mataram the same ceremonial respect as Jana Gana Mana at official functions is more than a bureaucratic instruction. It is a cultural statement—one that reopens an old debate about history, identity and political intent. To understand why this move carries emotional…
