Narendra Modi’s call for fuel conservation, lower imports and restrained spending is less about symbolism and more about preparing India for a prolonged period of global uncertainty
How Vijay’s blockbuster mandate has redrawn India’s political map
Strap: The actor-politician’s stunning rise in Tamil Nadu is more than a celebrity wave. It reflects a generational shift, the collapse of the Dravidian duopoly, and the emergence of a leader who could soon matter well beyond the South.
Kerala Congress’ Chief Minister Drama Shows Why the Party Is Losing Relevance
A party that cannot take a simple leadership call after a major political victory cannot expect voters to trust it with governing a complex country
Verdict 2026: This Is Not a Swing, It Is a Break
Congress survives, BJP spreads, Left fades — but Tamil Nadu delivers the real shock
Bank Union Seeks Nationalisation of Private Banks After Paytm Payments Bank Exit
In the wake of the Reserve Bank of India cancelling the licence of Paytm Payments Bank, the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) has demanded the nationalisation of all private sector banks,…
Women’s quota, with a political rider
When empowerment is tied to delimitation, suspicion isn’t entirely misplaced
Paytm Payments Bank | What Really Went Wrong
A promising idea, a powerful brand, and a regulatory framework that left no room for error—Paytm Payments Bank’s fall is a story of governance gaps, missed signals, and a model that demanded discipline above all else
Who Really Funds India’s Politics?
Rs 6,648 crore in political donations. One party, one set of donors, two states dominating. The FY25 funding data lays it all out.
How the U.S. Ended Up Accepting a Conditional Ceasefire with Iran
The “war won” narrative collapses under diplomatic reality — Washington’s retreat to a temporary truce reveals strategic failure as much as tactical pause.
HDFC Bank’s Ethics Moment: Reading Between the Lines of Atanu Chakraborty’s Exit
When Atanu Chakraborty chose to step down as chairman of HDFC Bank, the language of his exit was as restrained as his public persona. There were no allegations, no detailed explanations, no…