Counting Castes, Counting Controversies: Supreme Court, the Census and the OBC Question
Perception Management: How Power Shapes Narratives and Undermines Causes
In modern politics and conflict, perception often matters more than reality. What people believe to be happening frequently outweighs what is actually happening. This deliberate shaping of public understanding—commonly referred to as perception management—has become one of...Read More
Private Sector Reservations: Global Lessons India Must Not Ignore
The debate on extending reservations to the private sector has resurfaced in India with renewed intensity. As public sector employment shrinks and the private sector becomes the dominant engine of economic growth, questions of equity, representation, and social justice inevita...Read More
The Homecoming That Shook an Empire: Why January 9th Echoes Through History
On the morning of January 9, 1915, a modest ship, the S.S. Arabia, docked at Apollo Bunder in Bombay. Disembarking was a 45-year-old barrister dressed in a simple Kathiawadi turban and cloak, his wife and children by his side. To the casual observer, it was the return of an ex...Read More
Top January Events in Delhi — 2026
January is one of the liveliest months in Delhi’s cultural calendar. With winter at its peak, the city becomes a hub of festivals, exhibitions, craft fairs, sporting events, theatre, and national celebrations. From engaging family activities to grand patriotic spectacles, th...Read More
The Gilded Surge: Decoding the Global Gold Rush and Its Market Ripples
Gold, the eternal asset, is experiencing a phenomenal rally, scaling unprecedented peaks in both Indian and international markets. This isn't a mere speculative bubble but a complex economic phenomenon, driven by a confluence of global anxieties, strategic central bank actions...Read More
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Prime-Time Nationalism: How Television Replaced Journalism
Indian television news once claimed a public-service role: to inform citizens, question power, and provide a platform for diverse voices. Over the last decade, however, prime-time television has undergone a profound transformation. Journalism has not merely been weakened; it h...Read More
Cinema as Social Mirror: How Films Shape Collective Memory
Cinema is often described as the most powerful art form of the modern age—a medium that combines visual storytelling, emotion, music, and narrative to create an immersive experience that stays with audiences long after the screen fades to black. But cinema is more than enter...Read More
International Anti-Corruption Day: A Stark Reminder That Corruption Has Become a Way of Life
Every year on December 9th, the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the pervasive scourge of corruption and mobilizing efforts to combat it. Established by the United Nations in 2003 following the adoptio...Read More
The Future of Talent: Skills That Will Rule 2035
The world is moving faster than ever before. Technological disruption, climate change, shifting demographics, and new geopolitical realities are transforming how societies function and how businesses operate. By 2035, the global talent landscape will look dramatically differen...Read More
The Future of Talent: Skills That Will Rule 2035
The world is moving faster than ever before. Technological disruption, climate change, shifting demographics, and new geopolitical realities are transforming how societies function and how businesses operate. By 2035, the global talent landscape will look dramatically differen...Read More
International Students’ Day: Honouring the Spirit and Sacrifice of Students
Every year on 17 November, the world observes International Students’ Day, a day that goes far beyond celebrating student life or academic achievement. Its origins lie in one of the darkest chapters of modern history—an era when young people stood up against the brutality ...Read More
Gen Z: The Shapers of Tomorrow’s World
A Generation Defined by Change
Every era has a generation that redefines society’s rhythm — its values, aspirations, and fears. After the Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials, the torch has passed to Generation Z, or Gen Z, the first truly dig...Read More
Youth, Social Media, and Manufactured Outrage: The Rise of Digital Tribalism
The digital age promised connection, collaboration, and democratization of information. Yet, somewhere between the hashtag and the headline, it has become a theatre of rage. Social media, once hailed as the voice of the voiceless, now amplifies noise more than nuance, outrage ...Read More
From Gulmohar Park to the Saryu Riverside: Unpacking the Bachchan Effect in Ayodhya’s Luxury Boom
In the relentless barrage of WhatsApp forwards and Instagram ads that define modern Indian real estate marketing, two messages stand out for their audacious blend of star power and spiritual allure. “Live The Leela life! Ayodhya 7-star township with UP largest clubhouse &...Read More
