White Paper, Red Flags
Kerala’s fiscal white paper is more than an indictment of the previous government. It is a reminder that the state’s economic model has finally run into arithmetic.
When Governments Start Talking Austerity, It Means the World Outside Is Getting Dangerous
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
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
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.
When the Stove Goes Cold
For a country that runs on chai, idli and dal, the recent LPG shortage has been a strange and unsettling
Faith Is Not a File for Judicial Correction
The impending hearings before the Supreme Court of India on the Sabarimala issue once again bring to the fore an
The Sabarimala gold row: sacred trust shaken, accountability overdue
A long-buried controversy over gold cladding and missing donations at India’s most visited shrine has finally erupted — and the scandal is as much about institutional failure as it is about misplaced faith
India in 2026: The Hard Questions We Can No Longer Dodge
India enters 2026 with a paradox that has become familiar. The economy is growing faster than most large peers, global
Red Fort Blast Exposes a Chilling New Vulnerability in India’s Security Grid
The blast near Delhi’s Red Fort this week is more than a tragic headline. It is a moment that should
Delhi Is Choking. Its Politics Is Worse.
Every winter, Delhi doesn’t just brace for smog — it rehearses a ritual. Governments blame each other. Ministers hold sudden