When Dignity is Dragged by Hand
Supreme Court’s Matheran ban reflects South Asia’s lingering struggle with colonial legacies....
Development
Category : Development
Supreme Court Stays Stray Dog Shelter Order, Mandates Return After Sterilisation Nationwide
India’s stray dogs crisis is rising. Learn about SC’s ruling, laws, and humane solutions from global best practices to curb the problem....
India’s Annual Cleanliness Survey: Does It Count Sustainability As Well?
Indore has won praise for its cleanliness, but true sustainability runs deeper. This analysis explores how the city fares against global standards like SDGs and ISO 37120, highlighting its successes in waste and governance while exposing gaps in emissions tracking, air quality, and climate resilience....
Sri Lanka and Maldives Voters Say No to Dynasties
A new survey signals a democratic revolution in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, as citizens reject dynastic politics and demand accountability, gender inclusion, and reform. With youth and women leading the charge, voters are calling for a performance-based leadership model—marking a historic shift in South Asia’s political landscape....
Will US Tariff Threats Hold India-Canada Bonhomie For Long?
Prime Minister Mark Carney's rise in 2025 signals a new chapter in India-Canada ties. Moving past the tensions under Trudeau, Carney is resetting relations with India by prioritizing trade, diplomacy, and curbing Khalistani extremism—initiatives that could reshape bilateral cooperation in a changing geopolitical landscape....
Bangladesh’s Strategic Shift: Growing Ties with Pakistan Amid Regional Tensions
Downsizing Mujibur Rehman and scarpping off the pictures of Indira Gandhi with the founder of Bangladesh from school text books indicates the beginning of new chapter in South Asian Diplomacy?...
Masculinity in Corporate America: The Need for Gender Inclusivity
If Meta and other firms fail to recognise these shifts towards demand for gender inclusivity, they risk losing top talent and falling behind in an increasingly competitive market....
Cycling in Delhi: A Road to Sustainability or a Nightmare on Wheels?
Killing of a 19-year-old student by an unidentified vehicle while distributing newspapers on his cycle in Rohini last Saturday has once again highlighted the dangers cyclists face on city roads. Last year, there was a 77% increase in cyclist fatalities in the capital compared to the previous year. According to Delhi Police, there were 53 fatal accidents in 2024, the same number of lives lost....
A Step Forward for Journalists’ Safety and Free Speech?
The tragic murder of Chhattisgarh-based freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar on January 1, 2025, has reignited a crucial debate about the safety and protection of journalists...
Is mediation a missed opportunity?
Tareekh pe Tareekh… the popular dialogue of a Bollywood movie released thirty years ago typified the state of the judicial system in India...