Tag: India
Before the Nodules Appear: Can India Stop the Next Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak?
Lumpy Skin Disease is once again threatening India’s cattle population, with cases reported across several states and disease-risk warnings emerging from national surveillance systems. After the devastating 2022 outbreak, experts say vaccination, early detection, vector control and scientific surveillance could prevent another crisis.
BRICS Isn’t Beijing’s Game. It’s India’s Strategic Autonomy
India’s BRICS engagement is not about choosing China over the West but protecting its strategic autonomy. As the global order turns multipolar, India must retain strong ties across competing blocs while defending its independent foreign policy and ensuring that national interests, not Western approval, shape its international choices.
Dear Gen Z: बेहतर भारत की राह नफ़रत के ख़िलाफ़ आंदोलन से होकर गुज़रेगी
36 दिनों में सफल हुए Gen Z आंदोलन की सबसे बड़ी जीत सिर्फ़ सरकार को झुकाना नहीं थी, बल्कि अपने मुद्दे को हिंदू-मुस्लिम बहस बनने से बचाना भी था। अब उसके सामने अगली चुनौती नफ़रत की राजनीति और बराबरी की नागरिकता का सवाल है
You Can’t Regulate an Economy by Destroying It: The Case for India’s 90% Workforce
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.
When the Streets Fall Silent: What Strikes Say About a Nation’s Soul
Strikes are not mere disruptions—they’re powerful democratic tools used when all else fails. From Kolkata’s bandh culture to nationwide protests, they reflect collective resistance against injustice. While they halt daily life, they reignite critical conversations, reminding us that democracy isn’t just about order—it’s about being heard when silence no longer works.
Kalpana Soren’s Decisive Win and the Road Ahead
Giridih: In her first political battle, Kalpana Soren, wife of jailed former chief minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, won decisively in the Gandey assembly...