February 4, 2026

How to Discover Life-Changing Ideas Right in Your Own Community

Understanding the Power of Local Inspiration Local inspiration is a vital wellspring of creativity, often overlooked in the quest for innovative ideas. It encompasses the experiences, challenges, and unique characteristics present within a community, which can ignite transformative thoughts and solutions. By engaging deeply with the environment around us, individuals …

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From Galwan to Economic Dependency: Understanding China’s Multi-Domain Strategy Against India

As India navigates the complex realities of 2025, the need to understand China’s strategic blueprint has never been more urgent. Despite recent diplomatic thaw and Prime Minister Modi’s optimistic pronouncements about achieving “normalcy” at the border, India remains vulnerable to Chinese coercion across multiple domains. Decoding China’s comprehensive strategy reveals …

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When Courts Cross the Line: Judicial Overreach and Democratic Dissent in India

The recent Supreme Court proceedings involving Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi have reignited a critical debate about judicial boundaries in India’s democracy. When courts begin questioning the patriotism of opposition leaders and dictating how political discourse should be conducted, we must ask: have we crossed the line from judicial activism …

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Dirty Money, Clean Lies: How the World Can Beat Money Laundering

Money laundering is the invisible bloodstream of organized crime, terrorism financing, corporate fraud, and political corruption. It is the process by which “dirty” money—earned through illegal activities like drug trafficking, tax evasion, bribery, or smuggling—is disguised and reintegrated into the legitimate financial system. While it has been a global challenge …

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Moody’s Flags U.S. Tariff Risk to India’s Manufacturing Dreams

Global economic tides are shifting, and one of the ripples threatening to lap onto India’s shores is the specter of heightened U.S. tariffs. Moody’s Investors Service, in a recent cautionary analysis, warned that Washington’s evolving trade policy—particularly under a scenario of protectionist escalation—could hurt India’s manufacturing ambitions, dampen export momentum, …

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Modi–Putin Talks Shake Up the West After Trump’s Oil Tariff Gambit

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin just days after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced steep oil tariffs, the timing was impossible to ignore. For the West, particularly Washington and its NATO allies, this was more than a routine diplomatic conversation—it was a signal. In …

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Shibu Soren: Architect of Jharkhand, Champion of Tribal Empowerment

Shibu Soren (11 January 1944 – 4 August 2025), affectionately called “Dishom Guru” or “Guruji,” was the political and spiritual spearhead behind the creation of Jharkhand. Born in Nemra village (now in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand), from a Santal tribal family, he was deeply affected by the murder of his father, …

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Satya Pal Malik: A Legacy Defined by Ideological Tension and Institutional Role

Satya Pal Malik (b. 24 July 1946 – d. 5 August 2025) culminated a long political journey when he assumed gubernatorial roles in Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Meghalaya, Bihar, and Odisha between 2017 and 2022. His tenure coincided with transformative and contentious events, including the abrogation of Article 370 in J&K. Throughout, Malik oscillated between …

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Devastating Cloudburst Strikes Uttarkashi — Entire Dharali Village Swept Away

On August 5, 2025, a sudden and violent cloudburst struck Dharali village near Harshil in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. In mere minutes—around 1:45 pm—a torrent of water and debris, estimated to be unleashed by over 100 mm of rainfall, cascaded down the Kheer Ganga catchment, transforming a peaceful settlement into a zone of …

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Dead Economy’? India’s Millions Tell a Different Story

When former U.S. President Donald Trump recently referred to India as a “dead economy,” the global reaction was swift and polarised. Coming in the wake of his proposed 25% tariffs on Indian imports, this politically charged statement carried significant weight—not only in geopolitical circles but also in the everyday lives …

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Energy, Security, Displacement: The Complex Stakes of the Siang Project

The Brahmaputra River, a vital artery for millions in India and Bangladesh, has emerged as a geopolitical flashpoint due to China’s plan to build the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on its upper reach, the Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet. This megadam, capable of generating three times the power of China’s Three …

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Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Regime: Aimed at Trust, Not Speculation

Stablecoins have long held promise as the bridge between traditional finance and digital innovation. Pegged to fiat currencies and designed to maintain price stability, these coins were imagined as secure mediums for everyday transactions. However, as the collapse of TerraUSD in 2022 showed, not all stablecoins are created equal. With …

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Freight, Farmers, and Futures: Why Sairang Rail Matters Strategically

The completion of the 51.38 km Bairabi–Sairang broad‑gauge line, connecting Mizoram’s capital Aizawl to the Indian Railways grid, marks a historic milestone. For the first time in its history, Aizawl is on the rail map of India. This link ends seven decades of isolation and lays the foundation for closer integration …

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Malegaon Acquittal: When Doubt Becomes the Edge of Justice

On 31 July 2025, a Special NIA Court in Mumbai delivered a verdict of complete acquittal for seven accused—including Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit and former MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur—in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case. The judicial bench, led by Justice A. K. Lahoti, concluded that while a blast had indeed occurred—six civilians were killed and …

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Repair Isn’t Enough. Your Memories Need a Legal Future Too

From our first steps to family milestones, from lost love stories to professional archives—we live more of our lives digitally than ever before. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart home devices aren’t just appliances: they are time capsules holding irreplaceable memories. So-called right‑to‑repair laws—now emerging in the EU, US states like …

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Justice Demands Courage: Why Victims Must Feel Safe to Testify

Assault victims—whether survivors of sexual violence, domestic abuse, or violent crime—often confront a harrowing decision: to press charges or to remain silent. That silence is frequently rooted not in denial of harm but in profound fear—of retaliation, of stigma, of being disbelieved. Yet their courage to testify is vital: each …

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Trade Triumph or Trouble? Decoding the India-UK CETA

The recently signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has been heralded as a landmark deal, aiming to bolster bilateral trade and investment between the two nations. While the agreement promises significant economic benefits, it has also sparked concerns among various stakeholders in India. Critics argue that the deal …

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