India

Sri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vessels

Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action
Jan 10

Why India’s ruling party is confident of being in power for long

Its ability to set the terms of the national discourse and political agility prompts BJP leaders to claim that they will be in power for a few more decades
Jan 09

India’s road to net zero needs a renewable energy boost

Power distribution companies need a least cost-based procurement strategy and a people-centric energy transition to achieve net zero
Jan 06

No Academic Spring at Delhi University

Life as a student in North Campus at the end of the 1970s was marked by halcyon days, but Delhi University now sees no academic growth
Jan 03

Liberal democracy shrinks in India, Turkey and the US

Autocratisation has no relationship with the per capita income of a country. Political ideas matter
Jan 03

How India can help check rise of Islamists in Bangladesh

Dhaka expects New Delhi to play a constructive role in rebuilding its economy and democratic institutions.
Jan 02

Chanting Ambedkar: Not out of Fashion, but its our Passion

Ambedkar’s legacy and his role in shaping India’s Constitution face persistent criticism from the BJP and RSS, driven by ideological conflicts and efforts to diminish his influence in modern Indian politics
Dec 25
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