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A man watches as smoke billows after a drone strike in Sudan on May 6, 2025.

Derailing peace in Sudan by deliberate design

As peace efforts fail, civilians pay the price for a zero-sum conflict that cannot be won

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An Allahabad winter, wrapped in Christmas cheer

Remembering small-town holidays where cold days brought warm hearts

The cold winds, Christmas cards on the mantle, and twinkling lights on well-decorated trees and houses — all of it blended into a warm, sparkling tapestry.

New BJP chief: A generational shift, delivered quietly

Why Nitin Nabin’s elevation signals total command of the BJP

The appointment of Nitin Nabin, 45, as the BJP's working president signals a generational change.

Women are reshaping Gulf’s private insurance landscape

From family security to succession, women are defining a new planning mindset

Roughly one in three high net worth insurance policies in the Gulf region are held by women.

How digital deception threatens nations and diplomacy

What fake accounts, foreign networks and narrative warfare reveal about power today

The detection of fake accounts exposes how modern communication can be weaponised against states, communities and public consciousness.

Analysing convergence of global violence in late 2025

Why Bondi Beach, Germany’s markets and a US campus cannot be understood the same way

People light candles and lanterns on Manly Beach in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

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Mumbai’s civic battle is a fight for Maharashtra’s soul

Legacy, alliances and Marathi pride collide in Mumbai

A view of Mumbai skyline. The BMC polls will be a significant marker of the public mood today and the stakes are high for every player.

How conversations shape a lifetime of negotiations

A look at how daily exchanges build decisions, relationships, and a sense of agency

Life is full of conversations, but not all serve the same purpose.

The dirt doesn’t stick: Gaurav Gogoi on battle ahead

In a rare interview, Congress leader speaks on personal attacks and the party’s future

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi is poised, calm and steely, but makes his points with a great deal of passion.

The art of saying sorry in business

How meaning gets lost when remorse becomes a performance

An apology without a sense of what changes next feels incomplete.

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Australia social media ban a wake-up call for all

Australia forces the world to confront what screens are stealing from the next generation

Students look at their phones in Melbourne on November 28, 2024 ahead of Australia's ban on children under 16 from accessing social media.

Why investing in volunteering is pathway to resilience

Simple acts — from reading corners to shared meals — restore confidence and belonging

From a human perspective, volunteering is one of the foundations of cohesive societies.

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