For India watchers, the issue in question was what kind of formulation would there be on terrorism. The leaders condemned, in the strongest terms, the terror attack in J&K that took place on April 22

Yet, India needs to be strategic when engaging in such groupings, to understand how it can balance international partnerships without limiting its national interests and domestic priorities

Those who lament that progressive values of secularism and socialism are foreign concepts are in fact using regressive foreign ideas and methods to carry forward their divisive communal agenda

Against this backdrop one must understand the importance of political leaders from across party lines speaking in one voice and attempting to correct perceptions in major world capitals

Natural fibres have served India well – but climate extremes demand innovation in what we wear, especially for those who can’t escape the sun.

A sample survey shows that the very principle of universal adult franchise is in danger of being undermined by the way EC's special intensive revision exercise is being conducted

Trump's unilateralism – on tariffs, alliances and migration – demands a deeper understanding of domestic forces shaping it.

The language question is central to the politics of Hindutva. In Maharashtra and elsewhere, protests rooted in regional pride may miss the bigger picture

India is a talent-rich nation. We have to ensure that the most capable and hardworking people are brought into public service

Prime Minister Modi’s slogan — ‘Jai Anusandhan’ (hail innovation) — is inspiring and is backed by an ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore fund. But real progress needs commercial deployment of advanced biotech: Ht Bt cotton, Bt brinjal, GM mustard, and even GM soy and corn.

By failing to use their heft to address humanitarian needs, the genocide in Gaza, by ignoring the cascading anger and resentment Western countries are in fact creating the conditions for nuclear proliferation, conflict.

From cooking, cleaning and being an alarm clock for my brother and me, to buying things for the house and taking care of her terrace garden and the small farm where coconut trees, plantains and other species thrive — she did this all by herself. Even when she hit her 70s, she refused to hire a house help, ignoring our repeated requests.

The word ‘secular’ is anathema to the supporters of Hindu rashtra but can a plural, diverse, multi-religious and democratic country be anything but secular? I admire the French who are pre-dominantly Catholic but fiercely secular.

We need to ask why our political leaders and high officials are so removed from the realities of India that they have not noticed that the people of Bihar are nearly all too poor to get more documents to prove their identity.

Habl al-Matin played a pivotal role in shaping Iran’s Constitutional Revolution more than a century ago. Although this short-lived attempt (from 1906 to 1911) at parliamentary rule fell short of its ultimate aims, it set the stage for the Revolution of 1979  that ended monarchical rule in Iran.

In the 66 years the Dalai Lama has lived in India, his deep bond and affinity with the country, its ideas and its people have deepened

Our cities carry centuries of history and should be world-class economic and cultural magnets. A few steps will make our cities cleaner, safer, more productive, and accessible

Facts are important. The need today is also to train people to sift out misinformation and propaganda

A credible Iranian deterrent would inject caution into Israeli planning, especially in moments of political recklessness or brinkmanship. It would make the cost of war explicit

At a time when international norms are being reshaped, Iran developing nuclear weapons could increase volatility in West Asia and beyond

You can interrupt the decay, or you can inherit its failed logic. If Delhi is to become a city worthy of its citizens, not just through an overload of ceremonies and announcements of freebies, you must shift the focus from appeasement to long-term planning

Amid multiple conflicts and a shifting global order, the world is not waiting for India to moralise. It is watching to see if India can lead with balance, wisdom, and strategic resolve

Outcome-driven monitoring can strengthen last-mile public service delivery.

The caravan of development that started in 2019 must move forward. The progress of the UT is the responsibility of every person in this country