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In a world increasingly marked by disorder and divergence, as foreign policy mavens cast about for new policy initiatives, the India-Europe relationship stands as a compelling case for diplomatic renewal — rooted in civilisational depth, yet animated by contemporary relevance. If history has often rendered them distant participants in each other’s geopolitical imagination, the present … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest announcement to impose a 10% tariff on BRICS nations, alongside a potential 200% levy on pharmaceutical imports, signals a dramatic shift in how the world’s largest economy seeks to wield its influence. For India, which recently submitted a comprehensive trade offer covering goods worth $150-200 billion to the U.S., this … Read more
On July 10, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, despite Ottawa rescinding a 3% digital services tax (DST) that was to go into effect on June 30; Mr. Trump had dubbed this as an ‘attack on American firms’. Canada expected that it would generate about $5 billion from DST on … Read more
Every year on July 15, as we observe World Youth Skills Day, we are reminded that skills development is fundamental to reducing unemployment and promoting decent work. India faces a critical paradox: 43% of India’s STEM graduates are women, the highest proportion among major economies globally. Yet, women represent only 27% of the STEM workforce, … Read more
Feats on grass have a special allure. When they come at Wimbledon, the most prestigious grass court on the planet, they acquire a richer tone of lustre. Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, who won their maiden titles at the All England Club over the weekend, stand testament to this. Both were past Major champions, with … Read more
“According to the India Employment Report 2024, published by the International Labour Organization and the Institute for Human Development, the youth account for 83% of India’s unemployed population”. File | Photo Credit: AFP Each year, lakhs of students graduate from universities, colleges, Industrial Training Institutes, and skill programmes in India. Yet the system continues to … Read more
When one travels from Srinagar to Uri, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor (LG)’s overhaul of the region’s challenging terrain is perceptible. His bureaucrats outline his main accomplishments: first, efficient transportation networks have facilitated better access to services, and tourism; and second, civilian killings and militant recruitment have considerably declined. The locals agree. Industrialists … Read more
“God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. Yet his shadow still looms…”, said Friedrich Nietzsche. As many as 66 Constitutions make some reference to God in their Preamble. True, Nehru led from the front in India’s adoption of secularism. He explicitly said in his autobiography of how what he called “organized … Read more
The preliminary report flowing from the investigation into the crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 at Ahmedabad, on June 12, 2025, has a focal point now. Released in the early hours of July 12, a month after the accident, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s 15-page document has highlighted the fuel control switches of “Engine … Read more
Systemic reforms needed Custodial violence is not a new phenomenon. However, there continues to be violence against and the persistent torture of those in prison, depriving them of basic human dignity and rights. The police hide behind the veil of the authority given to them. The call to action is clear — introduce a comprehensive, … Read more