Author: Dr. Jaimine Vaishnav

There's a particular kind of nausea that comes from reading the Epstein files. Not just from the allegations themselves—though those are stomach-turning enough—but from...

"Zulm ki buniyaad par qaim hukumat kabhi qayam nahi rehti" (A government built on oppression never lasts) — an Urdu proverb that captures the...

In the early days of 2026, as global markets navigate uncertain waters, 2 timeless assets have emerged as beacons of stability: gold and silver. As...

India’s decision to permit foreign universities to establish campuses on its soil marks one of the most consequential shifts in its higher education policy...

Siya (name changed on request) sits across from me at a café in Bangalore, nervously scrolling through her phone before finally setting it down....

India has officially ascended to the world's 4th largest economy, surpassing Japan with a nominal GDP of approximately $4.19 trillion in 2025. The champagne corks...

Mumbai handles a municipal budget exceeding ₹52,000 crores annually—larger than the GDP of several small nations. Yet this megacity of 20 million souls operates...

When Sheikh Hasina's plane lifted off from Dhaka in August 2024, it wasn't just the departure of a prime minister—it marked the potential unraveling...

Standing at a traffic light in any Indian city, you'll witness a peculiar ballet: vehicles creeping forward during red signals, pedestrians weaving through moving...

The recent operational meltdown at IndiGo—India's dominant airline—offers a revealing glimpse into the structural vulnerabilities embedded within Indian democracy. When over 2,500 flights vanished...

I've watched it unfold countless times on my Instagram feed. A Kannada activist uploads a video berating a shopkeeper for not knowing the local language. Within...

The world of international politics has a simple truth: the bold set the rules, the cautious follow them. Right now, we're watching this play out...