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Why South Asian militaries need to reduce their carbon footprint
South Asian militaries need to work cooperatively to build a regional climate security strategy.
Gender budget is a good start, but Indian women need more
Despite substantial money set aside for the welfare of India’s women and girls, gender equality remains an elusive goal.
India needs to redefine “urban”
The existing framework is no longer adequate. Redefining what is urban will have far-reaching implications.
The end of coal and the fake nuclear energy campaign
The end of coal and the case for renewables driving Australia's energy future is irresistible and backed by facts, unlike campaigns pushing the nuclear furphy.
Securing critical minerals a must for India’s clean energy ambitions
India’s journey toward mineral self-reliance hinges on strengthening domestic capabilities and forging strategic global partnerships.
Maybe a Short Ceasefire, Maybe Not
War Continues as Trump Seeks Nobel Peace Prize with Ceasefire Proposal
The Three-Language Controversy – Response to a Disagreement on Hindi
Debate over Three-Language Policy Sparks Federalism Concerns in Tamil Nadu
Is patriarchy petrifying governments to deliver on gender equality?
Patriarchy and Power: The Ongoing Struggle for Gender Equality and Human Rights
Will Vladimir Putin invade Europe?
Speculations Grow Over Potential Russian Aggression in Europe if US withdraws the security guarantees.
Memories of Ramadan in Tihar: Of Prayers Cut Short, Watery Lentils and Boiled ‘Seviyan’
Amid the current hustle and bustle of Ramadan, iftar preparations, and delightful aroma of countless delicacies, my mind keeps drifting back to the Ramadan I sp...
Illusion of Normalcy: Jaishankar’s Kashmir Narrative Unravelled
Even in addressing the so-called “stolen part” of Kashmir, inclusive process including all stakeholders, particularly people of Jammu and Kashmir, through a fai...
For 30 Years, a Kashmiri Postwoman Has Braved Harsh Winters to Keep Her Village Connected
For 30 years, 55-year-old Ulfata Bano has trekked through knee-deep snow in Kashmir’s harsh winters, delivering 20-25 parcels daily. Without transport or protec...
Arundhati Roy: The Voice The State Wants Silenced
The Unyielding Voice: Arundhati Roy's Battle Against Oppression
Empowerment or Exploitation? Women’s Day & J&K’s Reality
As the world marks International Women’s Day with calls for progress, the stark reality in Jammu and Kashmir tells a different story—one of disappearances, traf...
Media brief: 30 years since Beijing Declaration was adopted, it is Time For Accountability on failure to deliver on all promises
30 years on, the world reflects on unmet promises of the Beijing Declaration and there are growing calls for accountability.
Unequal Learning: Higher Education Divide in Jammu and Kashmir
Winter zone students have repeatedly protested against this educational disparity, but their concerns remain largely ignored.
What Are the Possibilities for Peace in Ukraine?
The war in Ukraine has left Europe in turmoil. From economic strain to potential permanent conflict zones, what solutions exist to bring peace?
Can Europe Defend itself?
Facing New Threats: Europe's Struggle for Self-Defense in a Changing World
Trump 2.0: The View from China
How Trump's Policies Unintentionally Boosted China's Global Standing
Europe does not need a domestic Trump clone
Trump’s power play with Zelenskyy exposes US imperialism, Europe’s subjugation, and the urgent need for diplomacy over war.