The politics of apology

Rahul Gandhi acknowledges Congress party's past mistakes, including the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. He takes responsibility for historical errors, suggesting a potential shift towards political accountability and the importance of acknowledging past wrongdoings.

Why Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza is flawed

Israel plans to occupy Gaza after military operation, creating aid hubs policed by American contractors. The strategy risks escalating regional tensions, potentially increasing insecurity and Palestinian suffering without resolving long-standing conflict.

Supreme Court raises the bar

Supreme Court increases transparency by publicly disclosing judges' assets and appointment details, revealing collegium processes, candidate backgrounds, and potential nepotism, aimed at rebuilding public trust and institutional integrity.

The case to preserve Mangar Bani as protected heritage

Mangar Bani in the Aravallis holds significant archaeological and ecological value, with prehistoric tools and rock paintings dating back 200,000-500,000 years. Conservation is crucial to protect this area from potential mining and real estate development, preserving its historical and environmental importance.

Amaravati’s second life and the future of urbanisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth Rs 58,000 crore for Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's planned capital, which faced political turmoil after its conception in 2014. Following a legal battle over a three-capital proposal, the project has revived under former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, aiming to create a sustainable urban center. Amaravati's development may influence India's urbanization strategy.

Share, not fight over, the rivers

Punjab and Haryana are locked in a water-sharing dispute over Beas-Sutlej river flow, with political tensions rising. The Bhakra Beas Management Board suggests sufficient water availability, urging stakeholders to collaborate and address long-term water management challenges.

Hundred days that shook the US and the world

Trump's second term has intensified protectionist policies, causing global ripple effects. Foreign policy challenges in West Asia and Europe, economic shocks from tariffs, and potential shifts in international relations mark his first hundred days, testing US global hegemony and domestic political dynamics.

The case for a popular government in Manipur

In Manipur, 21 MLAs, including 14 BJP members, request restoring a popular government after President's Rule. The plea stems from ethnic tensions, administrative failures under Biren Singh, and the need to heal communal divisions following violent conflicts.