What Feudalism in a QR Code Looks Like

There is something uniquely Indian about paying a super-premium price for a VIP ticket and still being made to feel like a gatecrasher at your own expense. That was the…

How to kill a hill station 

Mussoorie is not dying by accident. It is being systematically suffocated—road by road, tunnel by tunnel, project by project—under the banner of “connectivity” and “development”.  Once envisioned as a fragile…

From tariff turmoil to strategic reset — India and the US trade deal in a shifting global order

India and the United States have reached a pivotal trade understanding that marks not merely an economic reset, but a deeper inflexion point in their bilateral relationship. After months of…

Clockwork orange

The recent Budget has added a new colour to India’s already colourful economy This year’s Annual Financial Statement – known to its chums as the Budget, with a capital B…

Point Blank Wrong

SC must respond firmly to state BJP video that crosses a redline. So must central BJP Election Commission is expected to announce dates for the Assam election within weeks. So,…

Why do we hurt ourselves or others?

Thich Nhat Hanh We all experience strong emotions like fear, anger, sorrow or jealousy from time to time. Often these emotions are so overwhelming that it feels as if this…

‘Don’t allow Islamic State to regroup in Syria’

Fifteen years ago, people across Syria took to the streets to demand democracy, freedom and equality. All religious and ethnic groups in our country, women and young people were united…

Ask, what are we dealing with

On Feb 6, India and US announced the framework for an interim trade agreement. This is billed as a stepping stone towards a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). This framework…

Our Own AI

India should aim for AI sovereignty, with AI models & data centres, to be immune to foreign pressure You’ve heard the old joke about a famous billionaire walking into a…

Our Own AI 

India is hosting a big AI (Artificial Intelligence) summit soon. Famous tech leaders like Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Jensen Huang are coming to Delhi. Because of this, hotel prices…