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India is grappling with a paradoxical nutritional landscape. While undernutrition remains a concern in many regions, overnutrition is now rapidly escalating in urban centres. In 2021, India ranked second globally in overweight and obesity prevalence. The trend is particularly evident in metropolitan IT corridors, where professionals are unwittingly becoming the face of a silent metabolic… Continue reading Rising Overnutrition in Urban India

Operation Sindoor was a moment of reckoning for Make in India which was launched in 2014. The operation not only showcased India’s ability to strike with precision & confidence using indigenous defence technologies but also the success of Make in India programme as much of the equipment used in Operation Sindoor was developed under Make… Continue reading Operation Sindoor & Self-Reliant India

The African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy (2020-2030) places digital innovation at the center of its agenda, urging governments to adopt digital solutions to accelerate socio-economic progress. This digital shift is also influencing India’s digital diplomacy in Africa. Traditionally, India has combined state-led financing with socially embedded solutions, such as technical training and infrastructure projects funded… Continue reading India-Africa Digital Compact

India’s Northeast, comprising the “Ashtalakshmi” states, is emerging as a keystone in India’s growth and strategic vision. With 5,484 km of international borders, rich biodiversity, and vast renewable resources, it is no longer India’s periphery but its “strategic and digital frontier.” According to NITI Aayog’s North Eastern Region District SDG Index (2021-22), progress in basic… Continue reading A new vision for the Northeast

The global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, influenced by geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies. The United States’ recent imposition of substantial tariffs, particularly on AI-related hardware, has disrupted global supply chains, leading to increased costs and strategic realignments. This shift presents both challenges and opportunities, especially for emerging economies like… Continue reading Tariff Wars and the Reshaping of AI’s Global Landscape: Implications for India and the World

India stands at an environmental crossroads. According to the UNEP’s Global Environment Outlook 6, marine biodiversity faces a steep decline, with 33% of global fish stocks overexploited. The IPBES Global Assessment Report (2019) warned that over 1 million species face extinction, many within decades, if no action is taken. The IPCC Sixth Assessment Report adds… Continue reading Overfishing and Urban Ecological Resilience: Safeguarding India’s Blue and Green Wealth

India and Bangladesh share a complex yet deeply intertwined relationship marked by shared history, geography, culture, and commerce. As per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh stood at over $18 billion in FY 2022–23, making Bangladesh India’s largest trading partner in South Asia. India exported goods worth $13.8 billion… Continue reading ​Trade diplomacy: on India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions

India, the fifth-largest economy globally, is also home to 14 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world (IQAir Report, 2023). Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) often exceeds 400 in winter months, leading to severe public health crises. According to the Economic Survey 2022-23, pollution-linked ailments impose a 1.3% burden on India’s GDP annually,… Continue reading Supreme Court Verdict on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances

The Indian Constitution is not merely a legal document but a living framework for governance, evolving through judicial pronouncements and legislative responses. According to the Law Commission of India (Report No. 272), India has seen the judiciary emerge as a co-equal branch of governance, particularly in interpreting ambiguous constitutional provisions. One unique feature of India’s… Continue reading Presidential Reference under Article 143: An Instrument of Constitutional Dialogue