From Puppetry to Patronage: The Shifting Power Centres of India’s Political Economy
Political characterisations in India have long relied more on narrative than on evidence. Of all such narratives, none has endured as stubbornly as the...
Shashi Ji: A Light That Continues to Shine
Some lives unfold quietly yet are powerful in the way they touch others. Mrs Shashi Chopra’s (23 October 1956 – 19 December 2025) life...
Sovereignty Before Alignment: India’s Strategic Autonomy at the Indo-US–Indo-Russia Crossroads
India’s foreign policy has consistently prioritised independence over alignment, aiming to earn respect for its strategic culture.
At the core of the current deadlock lies...
Vijay Diwas Is Not a Metaphor: Why 1971 Cannot Be Equated With 2025
Vijay Diwas commemorates a clear national victory that was decisive in its execution and historic in its outcome. It marks the end of a...
The Faltering Maharaja: Rebranding Without Renewal in Indian Aviation
Air India was more than just an airline. It represented India’s emergence on the global stage, embodying service with civility and a nation confident...