India and Australia — bridging the trade and trust barrier
The article discusses the ongoing efforts to deepen trade ties between India and Australia, moving from the 2022 Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) towards a potential Compre...
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26 May 2026
25 May 2026
The U.S. ends Russia oil waiver, implications for India
The article discusses the implications for India of the U.S. tightening restrictions on Russian seaborne oil, amidst broader global energy market instability caused by geopolitical confli...
India’s green transition still runs on coal
The article analyzes India's energy transition, highlighting its continued dependence on coal despite significant growth in renewable energy installed capacity. It points out the disparit...
Karnataka’s hijab row: A rollback, at last
The Karnataka government has rolled back its controversial 2022 order that barred hijab-donning girls from entering classrooms in schools and pre-university colleges. This decision, a man...
Coerced consent: On sedition
The article discusses the continued use and evolution of sedition law in India, from Section 124A of the IPC to Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). It highlights the Supreme...
23 May 2026
Home and abroad: on the Prime Minister’s five-nation diplomatic tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation diplomatic tour to the UAE and Europe (Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy) aimed to strengthen India-Europe ties, diversify supply chains, and e...
Interpreting the ‘rise’ of the Cockroach Janta Party
The article analyzes the phenomenon of digitally-driven, emotionally charged political mobilizations, exemplified by the 'Cockroach Janta Party'. It distinguishes between temporary 'synch...
Alarm bells: on the Index of Eight Core Industries data
The article highlights a significant slowdown in India's economic growth, as indicated by the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) data for April 2026, which showed a modest 1.7% growth. ...
Cyber warfare is outpacing global legal accountability
The article highlights the increasing integration of cyber operations into modern conflicts, as seen in recent tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. It discusses the significant ch...
22 May 2026
Bat for the better: On the BCCI and the RTI Act - The Hindu
The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding the applicability of the Right to Information (RTI) Act to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). While the BCCI maintains it...
Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?
The article discusses the controversies surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), including paper leaks, corruption, and administrative lapses by the National Test...
On measuring freedom of the press in India
The article critically examines the World Press Freedom Index, published by Reporters Without Borders, which ranks India at 157. It questions the methodology and criteria of such global r...