India's oldest mountain range is facing its most modern threat. As mining expands and legal definitions narrow, the Aravallis' role as a climate shield, water source, and wildlife corridor is being qu

India was built by defying religious orthodoxy, not sanctifying it. Science, education and equality advanced when prejudice was challenged—and regressed whenever cultural nationalism revives the fears

The end of a year offers individuals, institutions, nations, and the global community an opportunity for introspection and learning from the experiences of the past twelve months. Life is a blend of s

The 2025 Zilla Panchayat elections exposed how local self-governance in Goa has been overtaken by high-stakes party politics. BJP's all-out mobilisation contrasted sharply with the fragmented Oppositi

In recent years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly reached out to India's Christian community. On several occasions, especially around Christmas, he has visited churches, hosted gatherings w

Christmas violence against Christians is diagnostic. It is a stress test of India's constitutional guarantees. Vigilantes policing public celebration with impunity is an attack on civic space.

Give work to all the hands Give wages to all the families

I was born like anyone else. Yet I was never treated like anyone else. The name Pariah was given to me. And its meaning was carved into my skin.

While Xi Jinping was at Mahabalipuram admiring Indian art and listening to Modi's 'political wisdom,' the People's Liberation Army was pushing the Chinese frontier in the Galwan Valley. The Chinese sp

The oath is complete. Applause follows. And as the fake fog of falsehood settles over the nation once again, truth is the victim, as it has been the last ten years...