I. Context and BackgroundWith rising life expectancy, high out-of-pocket healthcare costs, and inflation, old-age income security is becoming increasingly critical.India’s current pension architecture is highly fragmented, inadequate, and skewed toward…

I. Context and BackgroundThe editorial discusses India’s recent moves in the Bay of Bengal region and how they reflect a complex balancing act between regional cooperation, national interest, and strategic…

I. Context and BackgroundThe editorial addresses a fundamental concern: Why does India not occupy a deeper space in the intellectual and institutional imagination of the West, particularly the United States?The…

I. Context and BackgroundThe editorial is written in response to the Air India flight AI171 incident, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner which faced a sharp descent and emergency landing shortly…

Context and BackgroundAs part of India’s urbanisation drive under Viksit Bharat@2047, urban mobility is crucial to making cities productive, sustainable, and livable.With over 60% of India’s population projected to live…

I. Context and BackgroundRecent developments, especially Operation Sindoor, once again highlighted how bilateral and multilateral diplomacy intersect and often contradict each other in the context of India-Pakistan issues.The long-standing issue…

Context2026 declared International Year of the Woman Farmer by UN General Assembly.Acknowledges women's vital role in global agriculture, and need to address their challenges like property rights, market access, and…

1. Core Argument of the EditorialIndian judiciary is retreating from its role as a defender of free speech.Increasingly, courts are validating outrage and sentiment over constitutional principles.This shift marks a…

Global Context: World Water Day 2025Theme: Glacier Preservation — highlighting mountain glaciers as vital freshwater sources.Linked Global Efforts:UN Water Development Report 2025: Focus on “Mountains and Glaciers – Water Towers”.Importance…

1. Context and SignificanceK.–EU Agreement: Post-Brexit realignment on food standards, fishing rights, border checks, etc.Implication for India:Opens strategic, economic, and diplomatic gateways.Opportunity to reshape India's global strategy, especially in trade…