If capital and investment moves out of East Asia and into South Asia, the manufacturing renaissance that the latter region has been hoping to get for years could finally get under way. | Photo Credit: REUTERS April 2025 has been an absolute whirlwind. Tariffs have been announced and tariffs have been suspended. So with retaliations. … Read more
Watch: Why the legacy of the Phules still scares the powerful? In this exclusive interview, renowned political theorist and Dalit rights activist Kancha Ilaiah breaks down the real history of the Phules, their fearless fight for equality, and the uncomfortable truths the system still struggles to accept. From caste struggles and social reform to the … Read more
Federalism and inter-State relations are making headlines these days, and some for good reasons. Congress-ruled Telangana has in recent months entered into agreements with Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Odisha and Rajasthan and Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh to meet its power demand, which is growing faster than earlier projections. The State is particularly looking to expand the share … Read more
The Supreme Court of India. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap The Supreme Court’s judgment in State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu (2025) lays down the correct constitutional position and is unassailable. However, some people have questioned the judgment. My answer to them is that the Constitution has created a parliamentary democracy. … Read more
Pope Francis Pope Francis was noted for his humanity, personal warmth and humility. He fought war mongering, global indifference and a lack of concern for immigrants. He was definitely a people’s pope. His reaching out to all religions is part of a rich legacy that he leaves behind for us to carry forward. Matthew Adukanil, … Read more
After nearly three-and-a-half years and 13 rounds of meetings, member-states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed on measures to prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics. On April 16, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body finalised a proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement. The draft, described as a “generational accord to make the world safer”, … Read more
Elusive truce: on the U.S. and the Russia-Ukraine war
As India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, we find ourselves not merely at a commemorative milestone but also at a pivotal juncture in Asian and global geopolitics. The relationship, once rooted in idealistic visions of Asian solidarity, has become a tightrope walk across a landscape defined by contested borders, strategic rivalry and … Read more
Published – April 21, 2025 08:52 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
Few countries have a unique history of innovations and creativity that changed the world. Yet, India’s tryst with creativity and innovation ranges from the arts to science, from metallurgy to medicine, from astronomy and much more. As India works towards becoming a $5 trillion economy, it needs to rejig its approach to innovations, supported by … Read more