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October 25, 2026
How world leaders use diplomatic walkouts as silent protest
Diplomatic walkouts have long served as a visible and dramatic instrument of international protest, seen recently at the Baku summit and the UN General Assembly against Israeli leadership
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October 18, 2026
How Gen Z is becoming a true force for social change
By confronting systemic issues such as examination leaks, scarce employment, and shrinking democratic freedoms, Gen Z is forging genuine solidarity across class, caste, and regional divides to spark meaningful reform
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October 11, 2026
The President's message: An Indian officer's untold story from Israel
India-Israel relations are explored through the personal account of a senior Indian Air Force officer's pivotal study tour in the 1990s, offering unique insights into the country's defence industry and informal culture
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October 04, 2026
UPI's freemium moment: Why a Merchant Discount Rate is good for India
UPI's new merchant discount rate marks a pivotal 'freemium' moment, designed to create a self-sufficient payment ecosystem rather than relying on government subsidies
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September 27, 2026
India-US relationship: Why it's time to call the bully's bluff
The India-US relationship has deteriorated significantly due to American pressure and the Russia sanctions law, challenging its status as a strategic partnership
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September 20, 2026
SIR and the citizen’s right
SIR electoral rolls and citizen rights are under intense scrutiny following revelations that the process is wrongly disenfranchising thousands of eligible voters, reversing the founding principles of Indian democracy
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September 13, 2026
How India is building its indigenous military power
India's defence industry has pivoted from historical reliance on Russian giants for aircraft like the Su-30 MKI towards fostering self-reliance through the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative
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August 30, 2026
Teflon wears out: Trump’s flailing second term endangers key global alliances
Trump's erratic foreign policy decisions, including threats against an ally like Oman and a potential renewed engagement with Kim Jong-un at the expense of South Korea
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August 09, 2026
Lessons from the India-China war
An IAF pilot's journey begins with his first posting in 1962, which was abruptly interrupted by the Sino-Indian War, leading to a challenging assignment as a forward air controller in Ladakh
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August 02, 2026
Dehradun: A tale of lost trees and broken promises
Echoing the historic Chipko movement, a new wave of ecological activism is now fighting to protect Dehradun's remaining natural heritage from indiscriminate development
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June 21, 2026
From Kafka's desk to India's streets: The rise of the political cockroach
Indian politics has adopted the "cockroach" metaphor, transforming Kafka's symbol of existential dread into a representation of frustrated Gen Z youth