Analytical article
Every election season brings with it a familiar spectacle: flashing graphics, confident projections, and the near-theatrical unveiling of exit polls that claim to decode the “mood of the nation.” Yet, beneath this data-driven bravado lies a deeper philosophical question—can voter behaviour ever be measured with precision, or are exit polls merely a sophisticated guess wrapped…
Water has never been just a natural resource—it is power, strategy, and often, the silent trigger of geopolitical conflict. Across centuries, control over water bodies, canals, and river systems has shaped alliances, redrawn borders, and even ignited wars. What we often dismiss as “routine disputes” under the umbrella of conflict management are, in reality, fault…
Today is World Earth Day There is something profoundly symbolic about Earth Day coinciding with Ganga Saptami—a reminder that what the modern world now rediscovers as “environmental consciousness” has, in India, always been a way of life. Long before climate summits, carbon credits, and sustainability reports became fashionable, this land quietly nurtured a civilisation that…
To attempt to encapsulate Asha Bhosle in a few words would be an injustice—not merely to the artist, but to the very idea of Indian womanhood she so effortlessly embodies. If one were to gather every interview she has ever given, every anecdote she has shared, every reflection she has offered, what would emerge is…
At a time when Indian youth stand at the crossroads of tradition and technology, there is an urgent need to rediscover the quiet strength and timeless wisdom embedded in Sanatan culture. The rhythm of harmonious living—once the cornerstone of Indian society—is increasingly being drowned in the noise of hyper-connectivity, instant gratification, and the relentless pace…
Dr. Asha Chadha It was in 1986 that we purchased a plot in Eswaripuri for three simple reasons: the abundance of greenery, the well-demarcated Army officers’ colonies, and—most importantly—we could afford it within our limited means. At that time, the area was considered remote. The suburban railway gates often closed as trains passed frequently, making…
The controversy over the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to conduct a special voter list revision — and the Opposition’s loud protests against it — has prompted me to pen these thoughts. What strikes me as astonishing is the contradiction in the Opposition’s position. On the one hand, the Congress and its allies accuse the EC…
For much of modern history, the United States of America stood as the gold standard of democratic evolution and global leadership. Emerging in the late 18th century from the Philadelphia Convention, the U.S. Constitution became the world’s first written national charter to codify governance through a separation of powers, checks and balances, and the bold…
Is India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shifting away from the ideals of its tallest BJP leader of the past, who once led a similar NDA government, and his philosophy of “we can’t change our neighbors” to a new strategic assertion: “change them, if we must”? This marks a seismic doctrinal shift from the era…
In the fast-evolving world of technology, where do Indian graduates stand? This question looms large, especially for students pursuing opportunities in the IT sector, both locally and globally. Despite India’s reputation for producing skilled tech professionals, challenges abound, from visa restrictions to outdated curricula and inadequate skill training. For Indian students studying abroad, particularly in…
