Brij Khandelwal

Brij Khandelwal is an Agra-based senior journalist.

MGNREGA has played a crucial role in combating poverty. If 250 million people have risen above the poverty line, rural employment schemes have been instrumental in this revolution, although better implementation and corruption-free execution could have made it even more effective.

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India’s Supreme Court has long been celebrated as the ultimate guardian of democracy—expanding women’s rights, upholding LGBTQ equality, and championing environmental protection. Yet, recent verdicts have sparked a growing unease: are the courts now stepping beyond their constitutional role of adjudication and drifting into policymaking...

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India's democracy stands tall globally, renowned for its resilience and dynamism. A robust written constitution, clear separation of powers, and a free press have fostered a culture of democratic governance. The country's commitment to democratic principles has enabled it to navigate challenges and grow as a democratic welfare state.

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After avenging the 3-day India-Pakistan conflict following the Pahalgam massacre, the Modi government launched an unprecedented diplomatic initiative that appears to be a turning point in India’s history. On April 22, the killing of 26 innocent tourists in Jammu and Kashmir was not just an attack on civilians but a direct challenge to India’s sovereignty and resolve. Again, after Trump Terrif, India proved its mettle. The whole country seems to be standing united once again.

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What began as routine questioning of a 16-year-old girl by teachers at a prestigious city school has snowballed into a digital-age nightmare, exposing the dark underbelly of student social media use.

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Recently, senior officials and the foreign minister hinted at the West’s lingering bias for Pakistan. Most leaders in India and poor third-world countries feel that the Western world is highly biased and sectarian. The hearts of some white leaders still secretly pulse for Pakistan. This is a thunderclap warning that India must arm itself with caution and self-reliance in a world where allies like the US wield friendship as a weapon of convenience.

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