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Sudha Malhotra: The Unseen Star of Hindi Cinema’s Golden Era

A luminous journey through melodies, myths, child-artist classics, and an artist who deserved far more.

Nobel Prize and Why Gandhi Didn’t Get It?

Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Gandhi: “Almost everything I do is insignificant, yet important.” Gandhi’s legacy remains relevant, often cited by Nobel Peace Prize recipients today.

India’s proposed push for ancient maths risks loss of rigour, employability

The focus on Indian knowledge systems in the UGC’s proposed mathematics curriculum is a repetition of school-level content and better suited to disciplines such as astronomy and religious studies.
Neighbourhood
Defence

Building on Australia-India comprehensive strategic partnership

The US’ punitive tariffs on India present an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen bilateral ties.

This war could kill millions and change the world

Israel wants to drag US in this war with Iran. If US enters the war then its impact will be felt across generations

The Indo-Pakistani “Phone War”: The world on the brink

Indo-Pakistani tensions mirrored a chilling mix of nationalism, miscalculations, and political games that pushed both countries dangerously close to war
Energy

Can AI offer the SDGs a lifeline?

With the global sustainability agenda critically behind schedule, a new AI-powered platform offers a novel approach to accelerating progress

How Trump’s pursuit of cheap oil will impact India’s energy security

The promotion of fossil fuel-driven growth by Trump poses significant challenges but there are mitigating factors as well

Can nuclear replace coal-based electricity in India?

India’s energy strategy should be a judicious mix of coal, nuclear power, and clean energy resources. The share of coal, however, needs to come down
World

India could turn H1-B visa restrictions to its advantage

The tightening of the H-1B visa programme through fees and potential policy changes challenges the established model of global talent exchange

Beyond resumption of China-India dialogue, unresolved issues persist

Beyond resumption of China-India dialogue, unresolved issues persist

Rational alignment in multipolar competition: India and Russia’s strategic pull toward China

In a world of shifting alliances, a game-theory model known as the “Truel” helps explain how weaker states band together when the strongest power loses credibility-and why that could spell danger for the United States