Spain's FIFA World Cup triumph is examined through the lens of Palestine, Garry Sobers, Muhammad Ali and Lamine Yamal. The commentary also questions India's media silence, celebrity apathy and the government's response to student protests, arguing that sport and politics have never been separate.
India's informal economy employs nearly 90% of the workforce and powers local markets. As demolition drives, business closures, and street vendor evictions increase, the challenge is balancing legal compliance with livelihood protection. Sustainable development requires rehabilitation, gradual formalisation, and policies that safeguard both economic growth and millions of livelihoods.
To defeat authoritarianism, the INDIA bloc must look beyond mere electoral math, embrace its diverse ideological roots, and transform political cooperation into a sustained, grassroots movement for constitutional democracy.
A devastating EVM fire in Kolkata highlights a deeper crisis in Indian democracy. More than a physical accident, it reveals how rapidly institutional trust erodes when transparency is compromised.
India was the first to recognize Palestine and stood with the Global South. Today, we remain silent on Gaza, Cuba, and Venezuela. It is time to reclaim our strategic autonomy. While, at the Oscar ceremony, Javier Bardem declared 'Free Palestine' while Priyanka Chopra stood uncomfortably silent. As a UNICEF ambassador, she speaks for children but ignores those in Gaza and India's own Dalits.
As millions of voters face "adjudication," India’s democratic promise of equality is under strain. What remains of the republic when the right to vote becomes a burden of proof?
PM Modi says India will overcome the energy crisis like Covid. But memories of lockdown chaos, migrant suffering, oxygen shortages, and communal blame remind many Indians of unresolved lessons.
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered global concern after reports of civilian deaths. Attacks on a school, hospitals and public facilities have revived debate over military intervention and accountability.
The US-Israel war on Iran has intensified debate over sovereignty, regime change and global power politics, while Europe’s muted response and India’s cautious diplomacy face increasing scrutiny worldwide.