Once soaring like an eagle, India today finds itself caged within shrunken borders. This is the same civilisation that once ruled from Kandahar to Burma, from Tibet to Sri Lanka, whose influence touched Java and Sumatra.

It all started with me getting lost in Chennai last winter. Not in thought—though that too happens once in a while—but in actual space. As I bumbled through unfamiliar streets, I collided with a leather belt and wallet vendor. Naturally, I asked for directions—in English. He shot back a reply in Hindi, which mildly shocked me because the accent had that familiar sweet, tangy flavour of Braj. Suspicious now, I asked the obvious question, “Bhaiya, kahaan se ho?” He hesitated. “Agra,” he muttered. “Kaunse gaon?” I pressed. “Etaura ke paas!” he whispered, as if revealing state secrets. Turns out, his whole village might’ve migrated here!!

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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The stage of Indian politics and the spectacle of opposition leaders—this saga is no less than a masala film! The Congress’s ‘Yuvraj’ makes statements that spread like wildfire, but when tested on the scale of truth, even lies sometimes blush in shame.

If Prime Minister Narendra Modi retires at the age of 75 in September 2025, as per the Bharatiya Janata Party’s informal tradition, the most likely scenario would be a smooth succession process.

The true obstacle to progress in many states of India is not deficient infrastructure or systems but an outdated mindset rooted in socio-cultural values that clash with the demands of a rapidly evolving world.

In a fiery parliamentary address that left more questions than answers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over ‘Operation Sindoor’, but did his words strike a blow against the government, or reveal a deeper misunderstanding of India’s strategic imperatives?

Ten years ago, grand declarations echoed through the corridors of power—Ganga would be purified, India would be made clean, and a hundred cities would be transformed into smart hubs. The public clapped, and hope swelled. But as the curtain lifts on ground realities, the chasm between dream and delivery is more glaring than ever.

As Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath's tenure has established him as a significant pillar of the Bharatiya Janata Party, sparking speculation about his potential to succeed Narendra Modi...