Wildlife crushed in the path of development

The December 2025 train accident that killed seven elephants—including a calf—in Assam’s Hojai district was no ordinary accident. It symbolized the growing conflict between India’s development model and environmental sensitivity. The high-speed train not only killed the elephants but also derailed the engine and several coaches, highlighting the serious threat such incidents pose not only…

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Digital trade agreements and India’s indigenous digital capabilities

Analysis of the long-term protection of national interests and digital sovereignty In the digital age, the global balance of power has shifted decisively from oil to data, from geopolitics to technopolitics, and from traditional trade to digital trade. At this juncture, India faces two parallel pressures and opportunities—on the one hand, the need to establish…

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Young people are growing tired of the illusion of being ‘always online’

The blind competition for digital identity has put mental health, social life, and real experiences in jeopardy. The growing influence of social media is having a profound impact on the mental balance and lifestyle of young people. The competition for likes, views, and followers has pushed them under an invisible pressure, where digital recognition is…

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The Price of Pollution: Does India Need a Comprehensive ‘Pollution Tax’?

Environmental emergency and limited revenue—can economic penalties pave the way to a greener future? India is among those countries in the world where air, water, and soil pollution has become a serious health crisis. Several Indian cities are included in the World Health Organization’s list of the most polluted cities. Water pollution causes illness to…

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The mad rush for entertainment apps and the rise of pornography

In the race for high profits, digital platforms are leaving behind art, sensitivity and social values ​​and making obscenity the new ‘entertainment’ – its ill effects are deep and dangerous, especially on the psyche of the youth. The digital revolution has transformed the world with equal rapidity, impacting our means of entertainment. Mobile phones, the…

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