A life devoted to India’s unity and progress
The article commemorates Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary, highlighting his unwavering commitment to India's unity and progress. It details his fight against...
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06 July 2026
04 July 2026
Manufacturing justice: On the top court, AI use observations
The Supreme Court of India has expressed strong caution against the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial processes, likening AI hallucinations to the Bhopal gas trage...
The Iran conundrum and the decline of the West
The article analyzes the perceived decline of U.S. dominance in global affairs, particularly in the context of a speculative U.S.-Iran deal in 2026. It discusses the implication...
Counting cancer: On making cancer a notifiable disease in India
The article advocates for making cancer a nationally notifiable disease in India, highlighting that currently, only some states have done so. It points out the limitations of ex...
Building water security in a rapidly drying India
India is grappling with severe water stress, evidenced by monsoon deficits, stressed river basins, and aquifer depletion, despite existing initiatives like the Jal Jeevan Missio...
03 July 2026
Unwelcome surge: On the buoyancy in GST collections
India's June GST collections saw a significant 13.9% year-on-year rise to ₹1.95 lakh crore, primarily driven by a 34.6% surge in import IGST. This import-led buoyancy is attribu...
A hold on AI: on the Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
The article discusses the UN's Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, highlighting critical fault lines such as the Global South-Global Nort...
A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination
The article details a successful HPV vaccination campaign in Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, aimed at preventing cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among Indian w...
02 July 2026
On curbing young adults on social media
The article analyzes the global trend of regulating social media access for children, prompted by the UK's proposed ban for under-16s and similar initiatives in other countries,...
A new identity for Hyderabad
The article highlights the emergence of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as a new identity for Hyderabad, transforming its economy and job market. It discusses Hyderabad's succe...
The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability
The article advocates for India to build its coal chemistry capability to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on imported resources like LPG. It highlights India's suc...
Yes and no: On the erosion of India’s grassroots democracy
A new report highlights the erosion of India's grassroots democracy, particularly concerning Gram Sabhas. It notes 'participation fatigue' among citizens due to a lack of outcom...