Srikanth KondapalliAny deep understanding between the US and Russia will erode China’s influence at the high table. Rapid global developments following US President Donald Trump’s phone call to his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin, Vice President J D Vance’s...
Tanvir AeijazIn the call for ‘nation first’, we are witnessing a sort of ‘pathological homogenisation’ by the State-building elites in IndiaThe Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Mohan Bhagwat, recently asked his volunteers at Bardhaman, West Bengal, to ‘‘make efforts...
Policy UpdateAditi KumariIntroduction The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is responsible for coordinating skill development efforts across India, bridging the gap between industry demands and workforce supply. With a vision of ‘Skilled India,’ the ministry focuses on large-scale...
Aqsa ShaikhA primary agenda of the Trump administration is the erosion of transgender rights. Soon after taking office, the US president issued an executive order declaring that the federal government would recognise only two sexes — male and female —...
Amb Anil TrigunayatPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the US on February 12-13, at the invitation of President Donald Trump, is significant and timely. PM Modi has spoken to his friend twice already. Modi was among the first...
Aditi NaryaniThe history surrounding the Indian Independence movement has undergone a transformation, progressing from initial colonial narratives to more sophisticated and comprehensive interpretations. It is crucial to shift away from the prevailing mainstream discourse around the movement, which mostly originates from a privileged...
Policy UpdateDeepankshi AgnihotryIntroductionAs the world accelerates its shift toward sustainable energy solutions, the role of nuclear power is being re-evaluated globally. While solar and wind energy dominate discussions around renewable sources, nuclear energy is steadily emerging as a dependable,...
Anil TrigunayatQatar is an important and reliable partner in India’s energy security and, consequently, plays a significant role in India’s growth storyIn diplomacy, there are standard protocols, and reciprocity is often the defining parameter. The same applies to diplomatic...
Harsh V PantIt’s a new phase in the Ukraine war as the Trump administration moves to hold talks with Russia without the presence of Ukraine or Europe. The Saudis will be in the mediating role, and the US Secretary...
Abhijit MukhopadhyayKeeping focus on flagship schemes, the health budget doesn’t make any departures from recent trends. But with gaps in health infrastructure and a rising elderly population, the government has to take a long-term view at some pointDuring the...
