Ladakh’s Long Standing Demands For years, Ladakh has witnessed peaceful agitations demanding full statehood and constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule to protect its fragile ecosystem, land, and culture. What began as a people-led campaign saw a sharp turn this September, when prominent engineer and activist Sonam Wangchuk intensified the movement through a hunger strike…
A Battle of Steel and Survival For years, the saga of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL) has been emblematic of India’s struggle to clean up its corporate debt mess. Once a prominent name in the steel sector, BPSL collapsed under loans exceeding ₹47,000 crore, making it one of the Reserve Bank of India’s “dirty dozen” defaulters flagged…
Odisha’s Resilience Against Nature’s Wrath Odisha is no stranger to nature’s fury. Year after year, the state faces recurring challenges in the form of cyclones, torrential rains, floods, and low-pressure systems emerging from the Bay of Bengal. Over time, however, Odisha has honed its disaster management mechanisms, building one of the country’s most robust early warning…
Tariffs, Oil, and a War in Europe Trade tensions, geopolitical alliances, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict have once again converged in global headlines. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, has suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin on his approach to…
The Tariff War Rolls On Donald Trump has once again turned up the heat in his long-running trade battle. The U.S. president has announced a fresh round of tariffs, this time targeting one of the most sensitive sectors—pharmaceuticals. Starting October 1, branded and patented drugs imported into the United States will face a staggering 100% tariff, unless the…
The Legacy of Odia Literature Odia literature has flourished for centuries through the tireless efforts of poets, novelists, scholars, and researchers who preserved its beauty and enriched its depth. From epics that echo ancient traditions to modern writings reflecting contemporary lives, many writers have contributed to this evolving tapestry. Among them, Nagendra Nath Mohanty—affectionately known as…
A New Era in Indian Air Power As India bids farewell to the legendary MiG-21s, which served as the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF) for over six decades, a new chapter begins with the induction of the indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A. The Ministry of Defence has signed a landmark agreement with Hindustan…
Faith Betrayed by Scandal Delhi’s spiritual circles have been jolted by a disturbing controversy after Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, head of a well-known ashram in Vasant Kunj, went absconding following allegations of molestation. More than 15 women have stepped forward, accusing him of harassment, blackmail, and intimidation, shaking confidence in an institution long associated with moral and…
Should Private Campuses Become Public Roads? Bengaluru’s Traffic Mess Demands Real Solutions City Choking on Its Roads Bengaluru, India’s technology capital, is grappling with a crisis that overshadows its global reputation—the abysmal condition of its roads. The city’s Outer Ring Road (ORR), a vital artery for IT hubs and corporate offices, has become synonymous with…
A New Chapter in India–UK Relations India and the United Kingdom are set to take another step in strengthening their historic relationship as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for his first official visit to India this October. Since assuming office in July last year, Starmer has prioritized closer ties with New Delhi. His upcoming trip, coinciding…
