In response to the Pakistan-engineered Pahalgam terror attack, India was compelled to suspend the implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—a decision justified, legitimate, timely, and necessary. It signals the end of an era of unreciprocated generosity and marks a new phase of strategic clarity. For too long, India upheld an outdated treaty amid mountingContinue reading “When Rivers Cross Borders: Reimagining India’s Water Diplomacy ”
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Reimagining India’s Labour Agenda in the Age of AI and Digital Disruption
The New World of Work As India embraces the promise of a digital economy, the nature of work is being rapidly redefined. From gig platforms and AI-driven work management to the slow but steady automation of tasks, the labour landscape is undergoing a silent transformation. Yet, the policy and research architecture governing this vast andContinue reading “Reimagining India’s Labour Agenda in the Age of AI and Digital Disruption”
My Holy Dip in Maha Kumbh
If Varanasi could be described as divine chaos, then Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh must be a cosmic confusion- a confluence, a celestial theatre of faith where millions converge in an unprecedented human spectacle. To witness and partake in this grandest of gatherings is to step into an ocean of devotion, where the tide ofContinue reading “My Holy Dip in Maha Kumbh”
The Maha Kumbh: Grand Synthesis of Science, Faith, and Culture
The Kumbh Mela, often hailed as the “greatest show on earth,” is a phenomenon unparalleled in human civilization. This grand confluence of religion, spirituality, culture, and science represents a synthesis that transcends time and geography. No other event encapsulates such a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, faith and empirical knowledge, or spiritual devotion andContinue reading “The Maha Kumbh: Grand Synthesis of Science, Faith, and Culture”
Reflections on New year Traditions
None of the major civilizations of the world ever celebrated New Year at a time that even closely coincided with the first January of Gregorian calendar. The Mesopotamians, the Egyptian, the Chinese, the Persians, none of these older civilizations ushered in the new year on January the first. And it was certainly never an IndianContinue reading “Reflections on New year Traditions”
Today is Christmas!
Today is Christmas! New Year follows just a week later. And as the world lights up with festive cheer, this twin celebration forms a luminous bridge between the past and the future. These festivities are more than just dates on a calendar; they are a reminder of hope, renewal, and the enduring spirit of humanity. Christmas,Continue reading “Today is Christmas!”
Weaponizing the Constitution
The political discourse in India today is more acrimonious and divisive than ever before. Personal attacks dominate the landscape, and political rivalries have reached unprecedented levels of hostility. The explicit objective of much of the opposition appears to be the unseating of the current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at any cost. Despite his tenure beingContinue reading “Weaponizing the Constitution”
A Living Document or a Weapon of Rhetoric?
Earlier this week, India celebrated the Constitution Day. She does so every year on November 26th, commemorating the adoption of one of the most progressive and comprehensive constitutions in the world. More a ritual than any meaningful discourse on the part of government, and an occasion to assail the government for the opposition, this day, still marksContinue reading “A Living Document or a Weapon of Rhetoric?”
Pitri Paksh-Visiting An Honoured Tradition: Part-I
Pitri Paksh,(पितृ पक्ष) sometimes referred to as the period of Shraddha, is a sacred fortnight in the Sanatan Hindu calendar dedicated to paying homage to deceased ancestors. During this time, Hindus believe that the souls of their departed relatives descend to the earthly realm to be propitiated with rituals and offerings. There are prescribed rituals thatContinue reading “Pitri Paksh-Visiting An Honoured Tradition: Part-I”
Varanasi-Divine Chaos
Varanasi, the city of Lord Shiva, stands as a place where chaos and divinity intertwine seamlessly. If ever a place defined chaos in its purest form, it is Varanasi — a chaos that has persisted through millennia, uninterrupted and unmitigated. The origins of Varanasi, also called Benares or Kashi, stretch back to antiquity. It isContinue reading “Varanasi-Divine Chaos”
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