A border that birthed wars still bleeds
The 2,640-km-long Durand Line is more than just a frontier. It is a century-old scar on the map of South Asia — a scar that has bled into three Anglo-Afghan wars, the Cold War, the Taliban’s rise, and today’s great power rivalries. For the Afghan Pashtun, this line is not...
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Aligning global learning with NEP 2020
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The changing contours of world trade
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India’s economic journey from socialism to self-reliance
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Retirement reinvented: Seniors as entrepreneurs, mentors and learners
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Reimagining road safety and saving India’s riders
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The recusal syndrome in Indian judiciary
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Creating a generation that can’t express itself
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Japan’s gets first woman PM, India a friend
Despite being one of the most advanced economies in the world, Japan continues to be a traditional Asian society where men have ruled and women have often shied away from public life. However, with Takaichi taking over as the first woman Prime Minister of the country, the country is poised...
Forest conservation for disaster-proofing India’s future
India is standing at a critical juncture in its climate trajectory, facing an alarming rise in extreme weather events that threaten both human lives and the nation’s ecological equilibrium. Over the past few years, cyclones, cloudbursts, and flash floods have not only grown in frequency but also in ferocity —...
Questioning the IAF without understanding air power is a strategic mistake
There is considerable confusion in the air about the role of Air Force in Operation Sindoor. However, a close scrutiny reveals that it stems from the lack of proper understanding of the air p ower. To begin, the assertion that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) was “fully ready and already airborne”...
Emerging frontiers young litigator must watch
In a world where courtroom robes are brushing shoulders with the metaverse and algorithms, and law associates are being replaced by AI assistants, not only the young lawyers but the entire legal profession can no longer afford to sit in isolation. While the sound of the gavel may still echo...
Nitish Kumar bets big on women voters
In electoral politics, voters play a crucial role. Their support will be key in determining whether Nitish Kumar secures his tenth term as Chief Minister. For two decades, Kumar has prioritised women’s issues, resulting in important political reforms. As he approaches what may be his last election, understanding the support of...
When civic sense ends at the doorstep
I travelled to Pune to attend a literature festival. I was struck by the cleanliness along the roads during the 45-minute drive to my destination. I sorely miss this in most of our cities. The heaps of waste thrown by us are not a pleasant sight. A friend had once...
Diwali aftermath: Delhi chokes again
It was yet another well-lit Diwali that people long for all year, as houses and streets were lit and there were fireworks in the skies and crackers bursting all over. It was yet another Diwali celebrated with joy and gaiety. But the morning after was not that pleasant, as once...
