Badri Mishra: The Man Who Cremates the Forgotten, Saves Lives and Trees
By S. N. Verma At a time when acts of selfless service are increasingly rare, Badri Mishra, a resident of Puri in Odisha, stands out as an inspiring example of…
Why Pollution Should Never Be Politicized
Beyond Seasonal Activism: Why India’s Pollution Crisis Needs Year-Round Action –Lalit Gargg Festivals are designed to radiate joy and togetherness, not pollute the very air we depend on for survival.…
Dhanteras: A Festival of Purity and Virtue of Wealth
— Lalit Gargg Dhanteras, the second significant festival associated with the five-day celebration of Diwali, is dedicated to the worship of Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi. It is also considered…
Europe’s Youth Revolt Is About the Future
Asad Mirza Europe’s ongoing protests are not simply a youth revolt, nor a single coordinated movement. They are a widening contest over who gets security, opportunity and political attention. From…
Why Arab Votes May Not Be Enough to Oust Netanyahu
By Huma Israel’s latest election has uncovered a major contradiction at the heart of its parliamentary politics: Arab voters can influence the electoral outcome. However, the parties representing them may…
Israel’s Election: Leadership, Security, and Regional Impact at Stake
Asad Mirza Israel’s October 27 vote is a referendum on leadership after three years of war, but its consequences reach far beyond the ballot: from Gaza’s future to Iran, Washington…
Himalayan Crisis: India, Nepal, China Must Act to Prevent Disaster
By Manan Kumar The catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Uttarkashi in the Himalayan region which claimed more than thounsand lives and left thousands missing, serve as a grim warning…
Winter Approaching, Toxic Air Returning: The Unending Crisis of Delhi-NCR Smog
–Lalit Gargg Even before winter sets in full force, toxic smog has once again engulfed the skies across Delhi-NCR and several northern Indian cities. The rapidly dropping air quality serves…
Farm Distress and Food Inflation: Two Sides of a Monsoon Crisis
Crop losses, mounting farm debt and rising rice prices expose the cost of inadequate water management and reactive policymaking. India needs a drought-resilient agricultural strategy that protects farm incomes without…
Echoes of France? Unpacking the Causes Behind Italy’s Recent Street Protests
Asad MirzaRecent violent protests in Milan and other northern Italian cities—sparked by local grievances over living costs and public services—have prompted Meloni’s government to deploy 500 additional soldiers and pass…