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Art and Culture with Devdutt | How Southeast Asia adapted Indian ideas to local needs
June 05, 2026 6:59 pm
Several archaeological landscapes show that Southeast Asia was not a passive recipient of Indian civilisation but an active participant. The result was a series of hybrid cultures, where Indian gods, Buddhist ideas, and regional politics came together to create something entirely new.
Beyond Trending: What is coercive diplomacy?
June 05, 2026 5:20 pm
What explains the prevailing situation in the US-Israel war on Iran, where a combination of military pressure and diplomatic negotiations by the US fails to yield a desired result?
How Kalpasar project seeks to improve socio-economic conditions of Gujarat's Saurashtra
June 05, 2026 1:21 pm
Gujarat’s coastline faces many challenges similar to those historically encountered by the Netherlands, including salinity intrusion, droughts, and rising sea levels. How does India seek to leverage Dutch expertise in water engineering to advance the ambitious Kalpasar Project?
Technology, green growth, defence: Key highlights of PM Modi's Europe visit
June 04, 2026 3:21 pm
Over the past few years, Europe has emerged as a key partner for India in areas such as trade, investment, technology, and the green transition. How does Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to four European countries further reinforce this trajectory?
How the Tenth Schedule regulates political defections
June 04, 2026 12:11 pm
The 52nd Constitutional Amendment introduced the anti-defection law through the Tenth Schedule in 1985 to curb political defections. More than four decades later, why does the law continue to generate intense political and constitutional debates? See infographics for key insights.
What India's current economic challenges reveal about austerity
June 03, 2026 3:19 pm
The current economic pressure in India, largely stemming from geopolitical tensions in West Asia, has revived debates about economic restraint and public spending. What does the history of austerity policies say about its effectiveness? Don't miss infographics.
Why defence, security dimensions become increasingly central to India-UAE ties
May 28, 2026 10:37 am
Alongside the growing partnership with the UAE, how has India been careful in balancing relations with other regional countries, including Saudi Arabia? How has the situation in West Asia, since the October 7 attacks on Israel and the latest war involving the US-Israel and Iran, created new challenges for India's relations in the Gulf?
Is a weakening rupee always a sign of economic failure?
May 28, 2026 10:41 am
Amidst the West Asia crisis, the rupee has weakened sharply over the past few weeks. The slide in the currency has raised a deeper question: When does a weakening currency become a crisis? Don't miss infographics.
Reproductive rights in India: Inequality, access, and bodily autonomy
May 27, 2026 12:34 pm
Reproductive rights are an individual’s ability to make decisions regarding procreation and to maintain reproductive health. How have reproductive rights evolved in India? What factors contribute to unequal access to reproductive healthcare? See infographics for key takeaways.
Art and Culture with Devdutt | How India and Persia shaped each other
May 25, 2026 4:59 pm
From prehistoric migrations to imperial encounters, the India–Persia connection remained continuous yet evolving. How did it move from shared ancestry and trade to political integration, cultural exchange, and eventual conflict?
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