The international reaction to India’s strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan has been one of concern, but muted and non-recriminatory, indicating that for most world capitals, India’s actions in response to the Pahalgam attacks were more or less expected, and even understood. While there have been calls for restraint and resolution through dialogue and diplomacy, … Read more
India’s operation In India’s Operation Sindoor, countless personnel and professionals have played their part: from intelligence analysts who have tracked targets for weeks, to drone pilots who have operated their missions under extreme stress, to the naval forces who maintained strategic positions off the coast, ready for escalation if necessary, to, finally, the Army and … Read more
On April 26, 2025, tourists take pictures at Pahalgam, near the site of the terrorist attack in J&K’s Anantnag district. | Photo Credit: PTI Kashmir has remained a challenging beat for a reporter for over three decades now. The fact that over 20 local journalists lost their lives in the line of duty only indicates the … Read more
The recent death of a young entrepreneur, who reportedly took the extreme step after she lost followers on social media, is sufficient reason for us to pause and assess the role of social media in our lives. Misha Agarwal decided it was not worth living any more, over a dropping follower count. Her sister confirmed … Read more
In 1945 | Photo Credit: AP As conflict once again darkens horizons in the subcontinent, West Asia, North Africa and eastern Europe, Europeans are commemorating 80 years since the guns fell silent over Europe and the world’s most destructive war began to wind down. On May 8, 1945, as news of Germany’s surrender spread, crowds … Read more
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom marks a strong step towards securing India’s bilateral ties in an increasingly fragmented global trade environment. The key highlight for India is that 99% of its exports will attract no duties. Apart from being hailed by business leaders, industry associations representing sectors such as … Read more
‘It is a time to remember that every individual, no matter how humble and no matter where they may live, can shape the course of all of history’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images Eighty years ago, on May 8, 1945, the Second World War officially ended in Europe with the surrender of Nazi Germany in … Read more
India is unique among emerging economies, as its growth has been driven primarily by services rather than manufacturing. If you take a cross-section of the Indian economy from 1980 until now, the share of manufacturing in India’s gross value added has crept up marginally, from 16% to 17.5%. The share of services, however, has gone … Read more
The Telangana government is facing severe hardships due to the absence of the required number of All India Services (AIS) officers as senior secretaries, Heads of Departments and other key posts, notwithstanding the progress the State has been making in various key parameters. The sanctioned strength of IAS officers at the time of the State … Read more
United States Vice-President J.D. Vance recently highlighted the U.S.’s willingness to cooperate with India more closely on energy and defence. India’s foreign policy establishment outlined the need for cooperation on energy, defence, technology and the mobility of people. The developments may have been news, but the issues are not new. These topics have increasingly defined … Read more