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Since I was a guest invited by the Royal Government of Bhutan, I was granted a  permit to explore Eastern, Northern and Central Bhutan, regions that are generally inaccessible to most visitors. From Paro, I boarded a domestic flight to Bumthang, my heart filled with anticipation. I was fortunate to have a dedicated car, an experienced driver, and a…

Vishwa Mohan Vishwa Mohan is a Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on the environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources, and clean energy, tracking policy issues and international climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered the ministry of home…

As people are starting to live longer lives and age gracefully, public policy and public expenditure must pivot to preventive healthcare and build social protection. According to the Office for National Statistics UK, today a child can expect to live into their early ninety’s and one in six have a chance of living to 100….

As World Cup knockouts begin, Argentina, France & Spain look like frontrunners. Brazil & Germany haven’t hit their full stride. England, as usual, is flattering to deceive. Heading into the first-ever round of 32 at a Fifa World Cup, we are starting to get a feel for who the true tournament favourites are. The reigning…

February’s India AI Impact Summit gathered leaders from around the world to discuss AI’s advancement as well as safety.  It also put India on the map as an AI center.   AI development can benefit both the US and its  partners, particularly when linked to markets and strategic objectives where goals and capacities are complementary. This…

It has been one year since the Election Commission started the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for the in-depth verification of electoral rolls. It has been proven that this process is extremely important for the unity and integrity of the country. A pilot phase of this campaign was launched in Bihar on 24 June 2025,…

India’s immediate neighbours have witnessed a unique political phenomenon where the movements popularly called as ‘students’ or ‘Gen Z’ movement, led by youth have overthrown the ruling political establishments. These young citizens, appear to be the vanguards of democratic ethos and torchbearers of disenchantment by overthrowing the government. Though, these movements appear alike in Sri…

By Jaya Row While civilisations focused on overcoming the external world, Indian thinkers turned inward, mastering the mind. Success and happiness followed as by-products. When we lost touch with this wealth within, external bankruptcy followed. Like Gulliver bound by the tiny Lilliputians, we remain asleep to our own greatness, held captive by the distractions of…

An American pope has become a powerful voice against America’s wars Pope Leo XIV has been saying one important thing again and again: God does not bless war. That might sound simple, but many people forget it. For a long time, religious leaders, army leaders and politicians have often claimed that God supports their side…

An American pope has emerged as the most compelling voice against America’s wars  War is never blessed by God. Pope Leo XIV is really on a roll, repeating this message again and again, in case people miss it at first, which they tend to do. Why is it so hard to take in? Not because…