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Space Balance

Vikram-1 reaching orbit marks an important transition in India’s space journey.

Reconciliation Gamble

The latest Republican US budget package is about far more than allocating another $95 billion in federal spending.

Rot at the top

Indian administration has always had a fantastic worldwide reputation. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel once referred to our civil services as the “steel frame” of the nation.

Optics of the Trump visit

In the age of social media, diplomacy is no longer confined to closed-door meetings, carefully drafted communiqués and formal state dinners. Every gesture, glance, stumble and awkward interaction can now become viral political theatre within minutes.

Fragile Shield

For years, India’s economic story has rested on a comforting assumption: that strong domestic demand can insulate the country from global turmoil.

Cuban reckoning

For decades, Cuba survived not because its economic model succeeded, but because its political system proved unusually durable under pressure.