Is Cyberspace a Safe Place for Queer People in India?
Indian queer cyberspace has evolved drastically over the years. The internet arrived in India in 1995, and high-speed broadband technologies started only in 200
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Digital Sovereignty: Who Controls the Internet?
India’s government and Twitter have been fighting a legal battle over compliance with domestic laws. In June 2020
When Truth Stops to Matter
An effective communicator with a questionable past builds a successful campaign as an outsider disinterested in everyday, run-of-the-mill politics. He smartly taps into the fears and anxieties of voters and…
Why India Should Support Afghans Fighting Back
Kabul has fallen again to the Taliban. Surprisingly, so has the Panjshir Valley where the legendary Ahmad Shah Massoud defied both the Soviets and the Taliban. Even more surprisingly, India…
India’s Natural Disasters Are Caused by Environmental Mismanagement
“If we don’t learn from the tragedies of the past, we are cursed to repeat them in the future,” proclaims the home page of the website of the Himachal Pradesh…
India Must Back Afghans Fighting the Taliban
Sooner rather than later, the Pakistan-backed Taliban will train its guns on India, which makes it imperative for New Delhi to support brave Afghans fighting the new regime in Kabul.…
Liberalizing India’s Economy Is Critical for Global Stability
The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing inequality globally and even advanced economies have not been spared. Before the pandemic began in 2020, inequality was on the rise. Decades of globalization, loose monetary policy and the rise…