India

India sparkle in Saudi cultural festival

India and Saudi Arabia’s bilateral relationship, rooted in trust and mutual benefit, has recently expanded across society, culture, security, and economics.

The handmaiden of media oligarchies in India

An opaque and weak Competition Commission of India risks being seen as a facilitator of media oligarchies in India.

Harris, human rights and a problem for Modi

Trump won’t bother about India’s human rights record. Harris might. That’s a worry for the Modi administration.

Punjab’s ‘cancer train’ runs on hope

Cases of cancer are widespread in Punjab and Haryana where groundwater is contaminated by high pesticide use.

India-US Relations: Rahul and Modi Seek Meaning as US Elections Loom

India-US Relations: With the US elections approaching, both Rahul and Modi seek to redefine their influence within American politics and the Indian diaspora.

India’s clean energy transition requires a delicate balancing act

A balance between emission and growth warrants integrated energy planning, leading to a low-cost transition pathway for sustainable growth.

Concerns about India’s first digital but delayed census

Census data needs to be verifiable and accurate so it can be used effectively in formulating welfare policies.

Historic Kashmir elections to shape its political future

The election to the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly will be crucial for defining the region’s political future.

Death penalty not the whole answer to rape

Expecting a social problem to be entirely addressed by a legislative solution is likely to lead to disappointment.

Four obstacles to India joining UN security council

Despite persistent lobbying, experts say it’s unlikely India will gain permanent membership of the UN Security Council anytime soon for several reasons.