India

In today’s fast-paced, information-saturated world, retirement planning has taken on new layers of complexity, particularly for the middle class. With shifting economic structures and rising life expectancies, planning for retirement is now more essential—and challenging—than ever. As private sector jobs increasingly replace government roles, and as aspirations climb, many retirees today are left without a […]

India’s domestic tourism sector has immense potential, with diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and affordable travel options. However, recent setbacks in Goa—a once-thriving tourism hub—reveal pressing issues that, if unaddressed, could dampen tourism across the country. By tackling the challenges Goa faces today, we can lay the foundation for a more resilient and prosperous domestic […]

The National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) recent directive to reassess the environmental impact of the Kanwar Marg project underscores a critical issue in India’s development narrative: the delicate balance between infrastructure growth and environmental conservation. The tribunal’s order for a fresh report based on satellite images to ascertain the extent of tree felling beyond the permitted […]

The US election results are good news for those of us who want world peace. It is bad news for the Ukrainian regime—and possibly also for other unelected, or sort-of elected, or once thumpingly elected, regimes elsewhere. Almost in tandem with the results, Yemen’s hitherto sabre-rattling Houthis declared an immediate ceasefire, and Israel’s Prime Minister […]

In a decisive election, Donald Trump has reclaimed the White House, buoyed by a public weary of foreign entanglements and seeking a shift in American priorities. His campaign, which emphasized a ‘peace through strength’ approach for the ‘Make America Great Again (MAGA)’ objective, struck a chord with a nation disillusioned by perceived overreach in international […]