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Intended to protect vulnerable students, the UGC’s new equity regulations risk hardening caste divisions, undermining meritocracy, and turning universities into zones of permanent grievance

From inclusion to exclusion: UGC’s new equity rules institutionalize caste lines and abandon merit

Vijendra Agarwal - January 20, 2026

AI is not an IT upgrade but a geopolitical equaliser. Without a radical reset in leadership, R&D, defence co-creation, and governance, India risks missing its most consequential opportunity since Independence

Strategic reset for AI age R&D

As wars, polarization, and institutional paralysis deepen worldwide, India is uniquely positioned to offer ethical leadership through a Global Amity Summit rooted in civilizational confidence, pluralism, and moderation

India’s initiative for a conflict-ridden world

White House cites sovereignty, ideology and cost-cutting as key reasons

What is the main reason for the US to quit 66 International Orgs?

Statewide resentment over the Thirunavaya Maha Magham ban forces a political volte-face ahead of elections

CPI(M) blows hot and cold on Hindus as legislature elections near

Describes the stunning success of an institution that worked for SC-ST Empowerment

Need A Big Idea For SC-ST Empowerment

Ganesan Subramanian - January 30, 2017 6

A clinical analysis of BJP (NDA) performance thus far.

BJP Report Card – Less than Stellar Performance

N V Krishnakumar - January 23, 2017 6

A critical look at Demonetisation and its effects

Demonetisation: Success Or Failure?

Ganesan Subramanian - January 22, 2017 1

An objective opinion on Jallikattu (Yeru Thaluvuthal)

Jallikattu: A Lesson For Everyone

Ganesan Subramanian - January 13, 2017 0

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Plight of a BSF jawan (soldier)

Chandra Maurya - January 9, 2017 1

Warning signs point to tyranny

The 15 Warnings Signs of Impending Tyranny

Robert Reich - January 5, 2017 0

Social Media and Smartphones cast a harsh glare at Bengaluru Brigade Road festivities

Bengaluru New Year Celebrations – When Hugging turns to Groping

N V Krishnakumar - January 5, 2017 1

The year 2016 has been full of one-off events - a look back

2016 – Year of Minnows!

N V Krishnakumar - December 29, 2016 0

With his one time mentor Anna passing strictures, Kejriwal stands exposed

⁠⁠⁠Kejriwal Exposed… Further

S Balakrishnan - December 27, 2016 5

Depiction of history in the text books of Taimur as a conqueror hides his brutality and also that of Islam as a religion of peace.

Commemorating a monster

Ravi Shanker Kapoor - December 25, 2016 3

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BOOKS

From command-economy socialism and policy paralysis to neglected infrastructure and education, India’s long journey through poverty reflects decades of flawed economic choices

Book review – A Sixth of Humanity

A review of how religion and political narratives shape public discourse

Book review: Hindutva and Hind Swaraj

From Field Marshal Manekshaw’s leadership lessons to today’s talent playbook

Book review: The evolution of talent as science and technology progress

When the winner writes history, the loser is often erased. Indian academia’s left‑leaning historians, critics argue, have recast ancient and medieval narratives—excluding the river Saraswati River, down‑playing texts like the Ramayana, and labelling dissenting scholars as “Sanghis”

Book Review: I, Witness by Shahid Siddiqui

What Sastry reveals in his book is a horrifying narrative of how Ramoji and Challa Kondiah went about this methodical destruction of the system

M.V.R. Sastry’s Devudunnadu Jagratha – A detailed examination – Part 1

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