The author argues that the recent violence during Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike marks a significant departure from Ladakh’s historically peaceful character, underscoring deep-rooted grievances that demand urgent attention.
The author argues that a century after its founding, the RSS has evolved from a cultural movement into the civilisational compass of India’s nationalism
The author argues that some of its fundamental principles of orthodoxy have remained the fountainhead of power such as blind faith, fragility of logic, absolute submission to religious authority, adherence to the principle of takiya or disguise...
In Kathmandu this September, Gen Z showed that even in a small Himalayan republic, the tide of history is shifting. Their message reverberates far beyond Nepal: democracy must evolve for the digital age, or it will wither in irrelevance.
The traditional knowledge can gain more influence and recognition if further strengthened through efforts to create a joint global market and marketing strategy for ethnic products of the indigenous communities from the two sides.
The author argues that CM Omar Abdullah's compulsion to push for the restoration of J&K statehood stems from the pressure exerted by hardline Valley-based MLAs.