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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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SubscriberWrites: India needs a coal phaseout plan

Coal’s near-term role in economic development and energy security is understandable, but sunsetting the industry will take a long time, which maybe too late for climate action.

SubscriberWrites: Myanmar at the crossroads

Will democracy return to Myanmar? The fight for democracy in a nation gripped by military power.

SubscriberWrites: Beyond freebies & disinformation

The recent Bihar elections have sent a powerful message that voters are no longer swayed by hollow promises.

SubscriberWrites: When law becomes a cage

Why India still fails the test of ‘due process’ — from Maneka Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.

SubscriberWrites: Tourism is the best bet

Revolutionising India's tourism landscape—unlocking the gateway to growth.

SubscriberWrites: Vladimir Putin’s India visit—what India must ask, what it risks

Putin’s visit comes at a delicate moment: it can either renew the partnership on modern terms, or trap it in sentimental symbolism.

SubscriberWrites: Tourism as a Socialist Model—Goa Belongs to Its People

The central question today is not how to get more tourists, but who controls the tourism economy? Goans must control it, not corporate platforms, not external aggregators, not political brokers, and not predatory investors.

SubscriberWrites: How can India crack the Nobels

The Nobel story proves creativity thrives on curiosity, collaboration & cross-disciplinary play. For India, nurturing such minds, not rote learners, may be key to future laureates.

SubscriberWrites: Sagar Island—Energy access, cyclones, and governance gaps in coastal Bengal

Sagar Island is a crucial test case for India. It is also a testing ground for India's plans to decentralize its energy supply.

SubscriberWrites: Indigenous knowledge systems diplomacy for climate resilience–An India-Africa partnership

True climate resilience lies in partnership — where Indigenous wisdom meets modern science, and India and Africa lead a new, ethical model of sustainability rooted in respect and balance.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.