Budget 2026–27: Laying the Infrastructure for a Developed India
By Dipak Kurmi
The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, signals a clear inflection point in India’s economic narrative, marking a transition...
India’s Steady Hand in EU Trade Talks
By Satyabrat Borah
The idea of a comprehensive free trade agreement between India and the European Union has always carried a certain weight. It is...
Budget Under Constraint: Growth, Revenues and the Limits of Choice
By Dipak Kurmi
When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rises to present the Union Budget for the financial year stretching from April 2026 to March 2027,...
A Strategic Silence in U.S. Defence Policy
By Satyabrat Borah
When the Pentagon released its latest U.S. defence blueprint, the most striking feature was not a dramatic new doctrine or an unexpected...
Malaria on the decline, but Garo Hills still vulnerable: Study
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, Jan 27: Malaria infection has witnessed a gradual decline in Meghalaya in the past decade although some parts of the state, particularly...
Trump and the Economics of Power Politics
By Dipak Kurmi
Donald Trump remains one of the most confounding figures of contemporary global politics, a man who blurs the line between statesman and...
China’s High Command Scandal
BY Satyabrat Borah
The news that China’s top general has been accused of passing nuclear secrets to the United States has sent shockwaves through strategic...
Pradip Baruah, an Exceptional Editor
By Dr. Nipam Kumar Saikia
Pradip Baruah's (1938–2026) light may have dimmed in this world on January 14th, 2026, but it will continue to shine...
Republic Day: India’s Constitutional Promise and Democratic Spirit
By Dipak Kurmi
On January 26, 2026, India will mark its 77th Republic Day, a moment that transcends ceremonial celebration to reaffirm the nation’s constitutional...
Wings for Girls: National Girl Child Day Reflections
By Satyabrat Borah
National Girl Child Day is observed every year on January 24 in India, a dedicated occasion that highlights the value, rights, and...
India’s Unstoppable March to Vikasita Bharat
By Dipak Kurmi
The visible transformational advancements that India has achieved over the last decade have altered global perceptions and unsettled several advanced nations as...
Mother Goddess Saraswati: Insights into Knowledge, Truth and Wisdom
By Dipak Kurmi
Exploring the symbolism embodied in the depiction of Mother Goddess Saraswati reveals distinct attributes. Draped in immaculate white attire and gracefully mounted...
