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Supreme Court, India, Separation of powers

How doctrine of separation of powers prevents its concentration and misuse

January 06, 2026 8:33 pm

The theory of separation of powers is rooted in the idea that the concentration of powers – the obverse of the separation of powers – is dangerous. But how does the system of checks and balances complement the principle of separation of powers?

Can indigenous efforts at genome-edited crop breeding offer food security?

January 06, 2026 1:39 pm

Restricted access to genome-editing technologies poses serious challenges for countries like India that urgently need such tools for food security and agriculture. In what ways does indigenous gene editing technology that aids cheaper, commercial genetically-edited crop breeding offer renewed hope? See infographics for key insights.

Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | How rasa, India’s aesthetic theory, explains flavours of emotions across arts

January 05, 2026 3:03 pm

How did the rasa theory evolve and become central to Indian classical arts, film studies, performance theory, and comparative aesthetics?

Yemen, proxy war, Saudi Arabia, the UAE (1)

Beyond Trending: What is proxy war?

January 06, 2026 7:42 pm

Recent tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen appear to have eased. But some experts are sceptical of the detente and argue that the role of the UAE in Yemen may shift to proxy war. But what exactly is a proxy war?

Do flexible work arrangements actually ease women’s burdens?

January 02, 2026 10:49 am

While work from home and the digitalisation of work have blurred the boundaries between professional and personal spaces, women continue to face a ‘double burden’ of work. What complementary progressive policies or structural supports are required to address this phenomenon?

How Arctic thaw aggravates climate concerns, ignites geopolitical competition

December 31, 2025 1:48 pm

Although the melting of the Arctic has accelerated climatic concerns globally, it is also seen as creating economic prospects, including new maritime trade routes and access to the region’s incredible natural resources. But does India’s Arctic policy help advance its interests in the region? See infographics for quick key insights.

How PM Modi’s visit strengthens India-Oman strategic relations

December 28, 2025 3:34 pm

Prime Minister Modi’s second official visit to Oman underlines the continued importance of the Gulf nation as a regional partner of India. But how does it also emphasise the significance of the Gulf region in India’s foreign policy?

Sudan, flow and contra-flow of information

Beyond Trending: What is flow and contra-flow?

December 28, 2025 3:42 pm

While regional and international mediations have failed to end the war in Sudan, it has also received less attention in the media. What explains this lopsided coverage of the war in the third-largest African country? The concepts of flow and contra-flow help understand it.

Yearender 2025: How India managed tariffs, conflicts, and diplomatic wins

December 29, 2025 12:35 pm

As the year draws to a close, prospects for an India-US trade pact appear strong, while efforts to consolidate Delhi’s strategic footprint in West Asia and the Horn of Africa are intensified. But the year also saw a military confrontation with Pakistan and a further dip in ties with Bangladesh. What other developments shaped the arena of international relations from India’s perspective?

How rapid growth of AI data centres reflects on India’s energy governance

December 25, 2025 12:18 pm

As India focuses on data localisation and digital public infrastructure, meeting energy demand will require round-the-clock and low-carbon energy sources. How does this push reshape its energy-security priorities?