Assembly poll results that recast the political landscape
The article analyzes the outcomes of recent Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam, highlighting significant shifts in the political landscape. It disc...
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04 June 2026
Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten
The article examines the tension between the 'right to be forgotten' (an aspect of informational privacy, recognized in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy case) and the principle of open j...
After Maoism, the next battle is for Adivasi trust
The article discusses the government's post-Maoist strategy for integrating Adivasis in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, focusing on welfare and development by 2031. It highlights the impo...
02 June 2026
ED attaches assets worth ₹1,595 crore in PACL case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 14 immovable properties worth ₹1,595.85 crore belonging to Gian Sagar Educational & Charitable Trust in connection wi...
The FemTech industry’s approach to PMOS
The article discusses the global renaming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its multisystem nature. It the...
Vizag data centre is a major challenge
The article discusses the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, highlighting its significance for India's digital infrastructure, AI capabilities, and semiconductor ecosys...
Perfect storm: On illicit liquor in India
The article highlights the recurring tragedy of mass deaths in India due to illicit liquor consumption, affecting states like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, ...
IMEC is caught between commerce and geopolitics
The article analyzes how the ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly involving Iran and Israel, has exposed vulnerabilities in global trade routes and underscored the urgent...
Joy and pain: On the NFHS-6 data
The NFHS-6 data reveals significant progress in India's child health indicators, including reduced stunting and wasting, increased institutional deliveries, and higher immunizat...
Orbital rivalry — the challenge of China’s space power
The article discusses China's expanding counter-space capabilities, including anti-satellite missiles, co-orbital systems, and laser-based systems, which pose a significant chal...
01 June 2026
What is Bangladesh’s Padma Barrage?
Bangladesh has approved the Padma Barrage, a 2.1-km-long river engineering project on the Padma river (Bangladesh's stretch of the Ganga) in Rajbari district. This project aims ...
Colombia chooses President amid surge in guerrilla violence
Colombia's presidential election on May 31, 2026, is a critical juncture for the country, with voters deciding between continuing peace talks with armed groups and drug traffick...