Devendra Kumar Budakoti The ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran in West Asia has global ramifications. In India, its impact is already visible in the form of panic buying and instances of black marketing of cooking gas, despite government assurances that there is no immediate cause for concern due to sufficient reserves to … Read more
By Suresh Nautiyal Greenananda On the death anniversary of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna, one is compelled to look beyond the immediate frames of political success and failure, and instead enter the deeper terrain of his ethical and ideological journey. Bahuguna was not merely a practitioner of politics; he embodied a certain moral restlessness within Indian democracy—a search … Read more
By Suresh Nautiyal Greenananda Messy Politics, silenced aspirations, and the search for the regional soul mean the state of Uttarakhand! It was not created as an administrative convenience. It was born from longing, loss, resistance, and memory besides the hopes and aspirations. At the same time, it is a state born in protest, not in … Read more
By Suresh Nautiyal Greenananda During my travels through Singapore in February 2026, I observed the enduring threads that bind this island to India—threads that are maritime, cultural, and deeply human. In Little India, the scents of spices and incense mingle with the aroma of artisanal coffee from modern cafés. Street vendors, contemporary shops, and traditional … Read more
— Suresh Nautiyal Greenananda Situated along Campbell Lane in the vibrant precinct of Little India, the Indian Heritage Centre stands not merely as a museum but as a bridge between memory and modernity, migration and nationhood. Opened on 7 May 2015 under the stewardship of the National Heritage Board, the Centre narrates more than the … Read more
By Suresh Nautiyal Greenananda A diaspora is not merely a scattering of people across borders; it is a living bridge between landscapes. But a bridge is meaningful only when it carries movement in both directions. Communities that leave their homeland carry memory, language, rituals, and skills. The deeper question is whether they also carry responsibility. … Read more
-Devendra Kumar Budakoti The Artificial Intelligence-AI summit held in New Delhi in February 2026, was an international summit held in Indian soil, which featured over 300 exhibitors from 30 countries. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, till the Galgotias university episode tarnished the image of Indian AI and the standards of private universities in India. … Read more
Devendra Kumar Budakoti The Indian middle class, while discussing politics in private spaces, often speaks about corruption in the system and among political leaders. Corruption is generally understood as poor governance and the exchange of money to get work done within the government machinery. However, a large majority fail to visualize deeper issues related to … Read more
Devendra Kumar Budakoti The history of the Indian National Army (INA)–Azad Hind Fauj is not prominently taught in Indian school textbooks. Many years after India’s independence, INA veterans were formally recognized as freedom fighters and granted pensions by the Government of India. Among the many factors that contributed to India’s independence, a principal one was … Read more
Devendra Kumar Budakoti & Swagata Sinha Roy The Tamil Hindu diaspora in Malaysia celebrates the annual Thaipusam festival in major towns where temples dedicated to Lord Murugan are located. The most prominent celebration takes place at Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, which attracts millions of devotees and tourists each year. Over time, the Batu Caves … Read more