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 SCO’s formation in 2001 was catalysed by the shared perception of “Three Evils”—terrorism, separatism and religious extremism—as the primary threats to regional stability.
The author argues that while the brief Kedarnath Yatra season attracts an influx of economic activity, the region’s dependence on seasonal religious tourism results in a cyclical boom-and-bust pattern.
The author argues that the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) marks a paradigm shift in India’s trade diplomacy, linking market access directly with binding investment commitments for the first time.
The author argues that India’s trajectory affirms that sustained national progress is forged not through compliance with global powers, but through strategic resilience, indigenous innovation, and pragmatic diplomacy.
The author argues that the renewed debate on lowering the age of consent represents not progress but regression — a farcical replay of a tragic historical issue.
