How India withstood the crisis in West Asia
India successfully navigated the West Asia crisis, which typically causes macroeconomic instability due to high oil prices, by containing fuel and cooking gas inflation better t...
Current Affairs
Editorials · 09 July 2026
09 July 2026
A crisis on wheels in Kerala
The article discusses the 'Priyadarshini' free bus ride scheme for women launched by the Kerala government, highlighting its immediate financial unsustainability and negative so...
Checkbox caste: On the counting of caste, Census 2027
The article discusses the upcoming Census 2027, highlighting its key feature of including an 'open column' for respondents to state their caste, which will have statutory backin...
Revolution to resurgence — Iran’s strategic moment
The article argues that Iran is experiencing a "second revolution" or resurgence, emerging stronger and more defiant after recent conflicts with the US and Israel. It highlights...
Prisoners of violence: On Sri Lanka’s prison riots
The article discusses a deadly prison riot in Sri Lanka, which resulted in 28 deaths and over 100 injuries, highlighting severe issues of mismanagement, official apathy, and chr...
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...