Explained – How language shapes power, identity, and social hierarchies

The politics of language is a multifaceted and vital area of studywithin sociolinguistics, political knowledge, nonfictional inquiriesand historical writing. It explores how language functions as a deviceof authority, identity, and…

Bundled commerce

Amit Kumar Amit Kumar was trained as a Mechanical Engineer with specialization in thermal engineering from the University of Roorkee (now Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee) where he was awarded…

Don’t Fool Yourself

Why Indians won’t suddenly start having more babies, even if important leaders say so Every few years, some well‑known people in India say that families should have lots of children—sometimes…

Clean energy transition is moving fast. The richest countries are not.

There is a comforting story many wealthy countries still like to tell themselves. That they lead on climate. That they set ambition, create norms, and others follow. The latest data…

A missed opportunity for tax reform

The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on February 1, 2026, was framed against global economic uncertainty and projected India’s GDP growth at 7.4%, reaffirming its position as the fastest-growing major economy.…

India close to becoming a self-reliant & globally competitive military manufacturing hub

India’s remarkable strides in defence production and exports underscore its transformation into a self-reliant and globally competitive Military manufacturing hub. The combination of strategic policy interventions, increased domestic participation, and…

The “we time“ happiness

The steam was rising in elegant curls from two cups of ginger chai placed on a rotating dining table. Across me was Mr. Padhi. For the past three years, we…

Why societies are becoming passive in the age of instant answers

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies, institutions, and everyday life, public debate has largely focused on familiar divides: access to digital tools, infrastructure limitations, or the lack of technical skills among…

Full-spectrum philanthropy can help India truly lead in STEM education

Why foundational skills and frontier science must grow together to close India’s learning gaps. India has made remarkable strides towards development since Independence. In the past decade alone, the country’s…

Don’t Kid Yourselves

Why Indians won’t have more babies just because Bhagwat & other notables want them to  At various points over the past decade, headline makers have urged Hindus to have ten,…