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SubscriberWrites: Gold in the vault, dust on the nation— India’s tragic obsession with hoarding wealth

Hoarded wealth didn’t protect India—it exposed her. The deeper problem? Glorifying hoarding as prudence.

SubscriberWrites: Deconstructing the disparity

Why India's quality of life rankings miss the mark. One of the most significant criticisms levelled against these global rankings is their over-reliance on purely quantitative indicators.

SubscriberWrites: A human lens on technology, time, and thought

Despite the power of modern machines, we’re still faced with a void of final answers. In fact, the more we know, the more absurd it all seems.

SubscriberWrites: India’s nuclear imperative

Why clean, consistent atomic power must fuel India's economic and strategic future.

SubscriberWrites: Crimson covenant–Dharma and precision in Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor demonstrated that even in the crucible of conflict, the “fire of dharma” can guide action.

SubcriberWrites: Akash Deferred, Trust Intact

Reading between the lines of India–Brazil diplomacy

SubscriberWrites: Beyond Khadi–Pupul Jayakar’s vision of textile diplomacy and cultural soft power

How one woman turned India’s old weaves into symbols of cultural excellence around the world.

SubscriberWrites: The Buddhist bridge and the Bihar paradox

Exploring India's complex path to Global South leadership.

SubscriberWrites: Why Central Vista project shows a deep rot festering the Indian psyche

The problem isn't the project but the decision to spend crores of taxpayer money on a city unworthy of what India wants to represent on the world stage.

SubscriberWrites: The elders & the young of Agar-Bhanwta

For over 400 years the Elders were the role models for the Young and custodians of local traditions, values, beliefs, customs & knowledge.

On Camera

British Raj determined what kind of dog was acceptable in India—pets vs strays

There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.