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by Sitaram Nayak Christmas in India is a vibrant and diverse celebration, weaving together the global essence of the holiday with the rich tapestry of Indian culture. As the festive spirit fills the air, communities across the country embrace unique traditions that make Christmas in India truly special. Midnight Mass and Spiritual Celebrations One of …

Celebrating Christmas in India: A Tapestry of Traditions Read More »

by Srishti Negi “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” – Shakespeare opined in the late 16th century, writing these memorable and insightful lines in his play ‘As You Like It’. And this dictum for ages immemorial has, consciously or unconsciously, represented the international stage at large. Now the …

United States, China & Others – The Rise of a new Cold War Read More »

Dr. Mohsen Gul, Technical Lead, Strategic Intelligence Hub, UNDP in Asia and the Pacific Sushil Ram, Youth Development Advisor, Commonwealth Secretariat In Asia-Pacific policy-making’s vast and dynamic terrain, innovation is not just a buzzword but a critical imperative. Policy innovation, in this context, represents the delicate art of crafting strategies that are as adaptable as they are robust …

Crafting the Future: Strategic Intelligence Hub and Policy Experimentation in the Asia-Pacific for Youth Entrepreneurship Read More »

by Ainesh Dey As India enters her 76th year of Independence, the relative volatility of the international landscape has led to increased opportunities for her. As a prospective global player, India must undertake the responsibility of fulfilling larger strategic commitments. Given the current tumultuous geopolitical context, the road to global spotlight for New Delhi seems …

India beyond 75: Promising new power in global arenas Read More »

by Srishti Negi “In our desire for eternal life, we pray for an eternity of our habit and comfort, forgetting that immortality is in repeatedly transcending the definite forms of life in order to pursue the infinite truth of life.” Rabindranath Tagore And hence, Rabindranath Tagore, analogously, managed to capture the human life – its …

Rabindranath Tagore – The Bard of Bengal Read More »

By Srishti Negi On April 1, 2022, Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency after his home was besieged by thousands of protesters demanding his resignation amidst the economic turmoil faced in the country. The crisis – anarchist and exploitive at its very core – united the formerly Civil War-ravaged country for the first time …

A cyclic fall – Lessons from the Sri Lankan Crisis Read More »

by Sakshi Singh Now that India has given its ambitious moon mission another shot after the 2019 failure, the spotlight is once again on the programme’s potential to propel the space sector and drive economic growth. Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third lunar mission and second attempt at achieving a soft landing on the moon’s surface. Launch …

Chandrayaan-3: A giant step for Indian scientific progress Read More »