The 2023 Nobel winner’s story reminds us of the power of persistence, and teamwork in science. As science comes under siege in the US, the memoir underscores the need for a more inclusive scientific…
For over 70 years, people in border villages of India and Pakistan have lived with uncertainty. Political decisions or tensions on the border can instantly disrupt lives. Yet, they persevere daily,…
The most recent round of India-Pakistan hostilities reaffirmed a stark truth—for border residents, war is a zero-sum game. They gain nothing, but lose their safety, property, livelihoods, and even…
With the right to privacy guaranteed in India, the state cannot force public disclosure of personal data. Access must be justified on the ground of legitimate interests, empowering bureaucrats to…
Questions about how the Pakistani state would be defined and who could legitimately claim citizenship within it were intensely debated in the early years of the new nation.
The success of the central scheme for the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups depends on Aadhaar enrolment, which is essential for accessing key benefits. However, Aadhaar’s design and…
The loyalty-treachery divide in India silences voices of peace at home. State propaganda merges with public discourse, and war’s influence permeates civilian thought. By dehumanising people into…
Multiple forms of mathematical knowledge exist among different communities, which draw from specific cultural contexts and are utilised for local needs.
Large political rallies do not always translate into votes but a political meeting that sees huge crowds is a sign of a political party’s organisational strength and capability. Voters’ demands have…
