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Europe is emerging as a key pillar in India’s diversified defence partnerships. Historically reliant on Russia for major platforms, lately, it has increasingly engaged with the United States, and now, India is balancing its portfolio with deeper European ties. India’s decision to approve the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets—most of which will be…

When holidays stop feeling like holidays for children School holidays are supposed to bring relief. A pause from early morning alarms, preparing tiffin, and daily academic pressure. Children eagerly wait for vacations for lazy mornings, outdoor play and visits to relatives. Yet, the announcement of holidays comes with a bunch of holiday homework that turns…

We all love the idea of being organized. But we hate the idea of cleaning up. And that’s the paradox. One of the hardest parts of staying organized is not arranging things beautifully — it’s keeping clutter from creeping back in. Most of us secretly believe this: “One day, when I get a full free…

For decades, India’s nuclear law lived in silos, one statute for power, another for liability, and an unspoken assumption that the State alone could shoulder both risk and responsibility. The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, 2025 (SHANTI Act) breaks decisively from that inheritance. The rollout of India’s new nuclear…

…The very foundations of modern society There’s a 15-year-old YouTube video, showing a toddler scrolling and clicking on an iPad. She tries those moves on magazines, and gives up, perhaps concluding that a magazine is a broken iPad. Which sums up our relationship with print these days. In US, a 2024 study shows daily screen…

It’s more than just cheering when India wins Did you know that one India–Pakistan cricket match can make about $250 million? That sounds huge! But that number doesn’t really tell us if cricket is healthy all over the world. In the men’s T20 World Cup, there are 20 teams. But many of the smaller teams…

A playback song from Chak De! India goes: “Baadal par paanv hain, ya chhoota gaon hai, ab toh bhai chal padi, apni yeh naav hai – our feet rest on clouds, or perhaps it’s a village left behind; our little boat has finally set sail.” The song creates imagery of freedom, of soaring high, of…

For generations, the egg has remained one of the most versatile and dependable foods in Indian kitchens. It cuts across class, region and season. From hurried weekday breakfasts to elaborate festive spreads, eggs have quietly adapted to every need. They can be boiled, fried, scrambled, curried, baked or folded into breads and desserts. Affordable yet…

Air pollution is one of the defining public health crises facing Indian cities today. High population density, combined with the close proximity to pollution sources such as vehicular emission, construction, and waste burning, has left many urban areas trapped in a persistent mix of pollutants affecting human health. India’s national discourse and policy frameworks remain…

How to discipline the mind and the thoughts. This has been one of the core concerns of Sufi masters in providing guidance and direction to their followers. Sufi saints have used diverse metaphors for the mind and have provided ways in which seekers can inculcate clarity and focus. In the Sufi tradition, the mind has…