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Rahul Gandhi's recent appearance in a pink shirt has sparked a broader conversation about masculinity, political branding and the power of visual communication.
Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

When Politics Turns Pink

By Divya Dixit, August 19, 2026 Comment(0)

Rahul Gandhi’s pink shirt at Chhatron Ki Goonj in Prayagraj may have been a simple fashion choice. Or it may reflect the changing visual language of Indian politics. This essay explores the history of pink, masculinity, symbolism and political branding without assuming intent.

A reflection on neighbourhood debates, disagreement and the value of asking uncomfortable questions.
Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

When a Neighbourhood Discussion Becomes Too Uncomfortable

By Divya Dixit, August 18, 2026 Comment(0)

A neighbourhood WhatsApp debate about a proposed liquor outlet reveals larger questions about democracy, representation, public policy and whether communities truly welcome disagreement.

Your Gateway to Social Security - Provident Fund, Pension & Insurance Services
Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

India’s digital revolution is incomplete until public systems become truly accessible for everyone

By Divya Dixit, August 9, 2026 Comment(0)

A domestic worker’s struggle to access her husband’s Provident Fund reveals a larger truth: India’s digital revolution is incomplete until public systems become truly accessible for everyone.

a father and his grown daughter sharing a quiet conversation
Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

My Father Said Nothing About the Gaalis

By Divya Dixit, August 2, 2026 Comment(0)

A heartfelt story about courage, family and why intent matters more than appearances.

A democracy cannot flourish if half its citizens are expected to speak only within invisible boundaries drawn by others. A society that is uncomfortable with women asking difficult questions will eventually become uncomfortable with anyone asking difficult questions.
Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

The Greatest Red Flag Isn’t Politics, It’s How We Treat Women

By Divya Dixit, July 29, 2026 Comment(0)

Political affiliation tells us little about character. The real test is how people treat women when they disagree with them.

The newsroom of the future will rely on AI for efficiency—but on journalists for trust.
Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

AI Won’t Save Indian Newsrooms. Trust Will.

By Neeraj Bhushan, July 17, 2026 Comment(0)

Artificial Intelligence can write headlines, summarise reports and personalise feeds. But as Indian media enters a defining decade, trust—not technology—will determine who survives.

High-performing workplaces and successful societies are built not only on competence but also on consideration.
Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

The Lost Art of Consideration

By Divya Dixit, July 8, 2026 Comment(0)

As technology accelerates and life grows busier, quiet acts of consideration are becoming increasingly rare. Yet these simple gestures continue to define the true character of individuals and societies.

A young child holding the hand of an elderly grandparent while planting a sapling under the Indian Tricolour at sunrise
Environment Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

The India We Owe Our Children

By Neeraj Bhushan, July 7, 2026 Comment(0)

Every Indian speaks of leaving a better future for the next generation. But the future is not inherited—it is built, one responsible act at a time.

Parent and Child sorting household waste
EduSmart Environment Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

What a Carbon Footprint Game Taught Me About Parenting and the Planet

By Shashi Bhushan, July 1, 2026 Comment(0)

A simple classroom game on carbon footprints left one parent questioning whether schools alone can prepare children for an environmentally responsible future.

Power Unburdened by Ethics vs. The Courage of Resistance
Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

March, and the Lie That Violence Is Neutral

By Divya Dixit, March 2, 2026 Comment(0)

A profound reflection on why modern society rationalizes state violence while dismissing the spiritual courage of resistance.

Empowered women voters in Bihar participating actively in the democratic process
Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

The Hidden Shift in Bihar’s Democracy

By Raisina Hill, November 2, 2025 Comment(0)

Rural women’s political clout, driven by their lived experiences, is reshaping Bihar. This shift is owed to Jeevika, digital empowerment, panchayat governance, and the state’s liquor prohibition policy.

In a grave tactical misstep, India reportedly signalled Pakistan before launching Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, potentially compromising the strategic surprise critical to striking terror bases effectively.
Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

Did India’s Pre-Strike Message to Pakistan Undermine Operation Sindoor’s Surprise?

By Neeraj Bhushan, May 17, 2025 Comment(0)

Did India potentially undermine the element of surprise in its military action while launching Operation Sindoor?

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