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Indian Architecture tells a remarkable story of a civilisation that has continuously reinvented the spaces in which its people live, work, worship and interact. From intricately carved temples and centuries-old havelis to concrete residential towers and imposing Brutalist structures, India’s built environment reflects changing ambitions, technologies and cultural priorities. But something important has changed along … Read more

India has millions of young people with the ambition to lead, the education to understand complex problems, and the energy to challenge outdated systems. Yet, for many, becoming a politician remains a career they would rather avoid. Why? The answer goes beyond political ideology. It involves financial insecurity, corruption scandals, family connections, bureaucratic failures, and … Read more

India’s urban story is changing. Cities that once stood in the shadow of Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad are attracting new businesses, expanding residential areas, and becoming important centres of education, trade, manufacturing, and employment. From growing district headquarters to ambitious Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, economic activity is spreading beyond the traditional metropolitan … Read more

The CJP Gen-Z Protests began with a grievance that deserved national attention: the alleged leak of the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper and the wider crisis of trust in India’s competitive examination system. For millions of young Indians, competitive examinations are not simply tests. They represent years of preparation, enormous financial sacrifices, and the hope of … Read more

Online hate speech and Racism Against Indians, targeting Indian Americans and South Asians have surged significantly, driven by weaponization of the H-1B visa program, demographic replacement theories, and coordinated amplification by extremist networks. This escalating digital toxicity has increasingly spilled over into real-world violence, temple vandalism, and pervasive psychological distress within the diaspora. Racism Against … Read more

Japan’s “Lost Decades” began after the collapse of its asset bubble in the early 1990s, leading to prolonged economic stagnation. Yet Japan remained a wealthy, technologically advanced country with strong financial institutions, major corporations and extensive development expertise. At the same time, India was opening its economy and urgently needed long-term capital, modern infrastructure and … Read more

A routine commercial flight suddenly became a terrifying fight for survival on September 30, 2026. Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when an extraordinary crisis unfolded inside the cockpit. According to authorities and multiple reports, Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, was attacked and stabbed by his co-pilot while the Boeing … Read more

India is standing at an unusual economic moment. The country has enormous ambitions, a huge young population, expanding infrastructure, a growing digital economy, and increasingly global economic influence. The World Bank reported that India’s economy grew by 7.6% in FY26, making it the fastest-growing major economy during that period. At the same time, the Bank … Read more

India’s democracy needs a strong opposition. That is not a weakness. It is a necessity. A government that faces no serious questions can become less accountable. Opposition parties have an important role in challenging policies, exposing weaknesses, raising public concerns, and demanding answers. But there is another side to the story. Opposition politics can also … Read more

India’s young generation is finding new ways to make itself heard. What started as an unusual online movement quickly developed into a much wider conversation about education, unemployment, accountability and the way institutions respond to young people. The CJP Gen-Z Protests became one of the most striking examples of how India’s youth can use humour, … Read more