The Indian diaspora as Australia’s identity, its future
The article highlights the Indian diaspora's emergence as Australia's largest overseas-born community, marking a significant demographic and cultural shift. This growing communi...
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09 July 2026
08 July 2026
Grand ambitions: On India’s cooperative sector
The article discusses the five-year journey of India's Ministry of Cooperation, highlighting its efforts to revitalize and expand the cooperative sector beyond its traditional a...
India’s economic prospects after the West Asian crisis’
The article analyzes India's economic prospects in the wake of a potential resolution to the West Asian crisis and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is expected to st...
Beyond three Cs, the new lexicon of India-Australia ties
The article details the significant expansion of India-Australia ties, moving beyond traditional areas to a 'T-20 mode' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It highlights robust...
07 July 2026
How the right to walk is integral to modernity
The article discusses the Supreme Court's recent ruling declaring the 'Right to Walk safely on footpaths' as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(d) (freedom of movement) and...
Falling behind: On Mumbai and the monsoon
The article discusses the severe urban flooding in Mumbai due to intense southwest monsoon rains, exacerbated by factors like the city's geography (reclaimed land, low-lying are...
In India, voting cannot remain merely a statutory right
The article discusses the ongoing constitutional debate regarding the status of the right to vote in India. Traditionally held as a statutory right based on Supreme Court judgme...
India, AI governance, and a voice for the Global South
India's evolving stance on global AI governance, initially advocating for the Global South's concerns regarding real-world harms and equity, has shifted towards positioning itse...
06 July 2026
Two together: on the Japanese Prime Minister’s visit to India
The article discusses Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India, highlighting enhanced bilateral coordination amidst global geopolitical shifts. Key areas of coope...
The right to belong beyond official documentation
The article critically examines the evolving understanding of Indian citizenship, triggered by a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs that a passport is merely a 'tra...
India needs a second home for Asiatic lions
India's Asiatic lion conservation is a success in population growth, but faces a critical challenge due to the species being confined to a single location, Gir Forest in Gujarat...
Hormuz to home, India’s resilience in uncertain times
The article highlights India's robust economic resilience and strategic response to external shocks, particularly the West Asia crisis impacting the Strait of Hormuz. Despite hi...