Helium is often associated with balloons and squeaky voices, but in modern technology it is a strategic and irreplaceable resource. It is critical for MRI machines, semiconductor manufacturing,...
Even as the Centre pursues fiscal consolidation, the financial health of India’s States is emerging as a growing macroeconomic concern. Budget estimates for FY26 suggest that a significant...
As India prepares for the forthcoming Union Budget, expectations from a population of nearly 1.46 billion are inevitably diverse. Yet, fiscal policymaking is as much about restraint as...
The recent notification of new equity regulations by the University Grants Commission has reopened a long-simmering debate on caste, inclusion, and institutional accountability in India’s higher education system....
The arrival of the European Union’s top leadership in Delhi over the Republic Day weekend marked more than a ceremonial milestone. It signalled a decisive consolidation of India–Europe...
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 was widely expected to end Syria’s prolonged civil war. Instead, the transition under interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has reopened...
Whenever an online order reaches a doorstep, it is usually carried by a light commercial vehicle (LCV) — small trucks under 3.5 tonnes that quietly power India’s logistics...
Gold crossing the $5,000-per-ounce mark as the US dollar slips to multi-month lows is more than a market curiosity. It reflects deeper changes underway in the global monetary...
China’s proposal to introduce a dedicated domestic law governing Antarctic activities marks a significant shift in how major powers are organising their presence on the southern continent. The...
The U.S. decision on January 7 to withdraw from 66 international organisations has raised questions about the future of global climate cooperation and India’s leadership role within it....
