Over time, standards have fallen. As a minority institution, burdened by quotas, it has become […]
Month: November 2025
The Battle of Narnaul: The Lesser-Known War that Remains Unique in our History
This was a book launch with a difference. It saw a packed hall, with some […]
Robust and Broad-Based Q2 Growth
India’s real GDP growth accelerated to 8.2% in Q2, marking its strongest performance in six […]
A Case of Lawful Command Above Religion
Background Every profession has its own nuances and peculiarities. Same goes for the defence forces. […]
The Unseen Debt Crisis: Navigating Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) Syndrome in India
Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) has rapidly evolved from a niche fintech product into a mainstream payment and […]
India at an Inflexion Point: Firing on All Growth Cylinders
“Stick to the big questions, don’t get bogged down in the details.” — Tony Sanford […]
Is Bangladesh Entering Its Most Dangerous Phase, and What Does It Mean for India?
Some events in South Asia arrive as a silent wave but carry the weight of […]
DEAFENING DEFEAT & SILENT TRIUMPH: Prashant Kishore’s Electoral Journey
Bihar has given its verdict- a thumping win for the NDA with 202 out of […]
Viksit Bharat Requires a Transformation in Surakshit Bharat Culture
Is 10/11 the Moment That India Must Recognise the Urgency of a National Citizen Security […]
The Unequivocal Bihar Verdict: Charting a Pathway to the Future
The NDA’s emphatic mandate was a staggering 202 out of 243 seats – a tsunami […]
Collective Marketing Can Propel Hotels as Drivers of City based Tourism
There is a vacuum – nobody to look into espousing ‘tourism’ in all its colours. […]
How gastronomy tourism evolved into international identity and cultural diplomacy
When people travel, they aren’t just looking for historic sights — they’re also looking for […]
Tourism in Syllabus at Schools and Colleges: Why It’s a Good Idea?
The need for skilling or vocational education has been part of national policies on education […]
Tourism, Cultural Intelligence, and the Path to Viksit Bharat
Heritage, not a Relic; Responsible Tourism should Preserve this Living Rhythm, as a shared responsibility. […]
Creating a Fair Tax Framework to Unlock India’s Hospitality Growth
The hospitality sector holds immense potential to help achieve the government’s target of raising tourism’s […]
Focusing upon Professionalism and Knowledge Based Services
Promoting the Larger concept of Travel Advisors, going beyond the older understanding of being an […]
Decoding the DNA of ITC Hotels: In conversation with Anil Chadha
ITC Hotels came into their own flow, in all their strengths gained over the last […]
Hilton Survey Suggests New Trends in Family Travel
Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report Reveals a Rising Travel Shift in India as Grandparents and Grandchildren […]
Exporing Alternate Models for Tourism, Rural Experiences Gain Traction
Commonplace, our planet’s lung capacity hangs on to receding life supports as par for the […]
Post Sindoor, China’s Himalayan Strategy: Multi-dimensional and Extensive Build-up across the Tibetan Plateau
As we see thaw set in at trade and political levels, on the ground around […]
Pakistan 27th Constitutional Amendment: The Military’s Return to Dominance
It is often said that while countries have an Army, in Pakistan it is the […]
India’s 10/11: The New Face of Urban Terrorism
Will Cities become Next Frontiers for Terrorists? The car blast that tore open the evening […]
Indo-US Defence Agreement: Strategic or Symbolic
The Agreement On 31 October 2025, India and the United States formalised a landmark ten-year […]
Should India Break Its Nuclear Silence?
A Legacy of Restraint India’s nuclear journey has never been about noise. It has been […]
Navigating Through the Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Quagmire
Vladimir Len in in 1917 during the Russian Revolution had supposedly said “there are decades […]
Over-tourism in India: The Paradox of Prosperity and the Pockets of Crisis
The discussion titled “Over-tourism in India: The Paradox of Prosperity and the Pockets of Crisis” […]
Souls Silenced in Gilgit-Baltistan: Pakistan’s Cold Frontier of Fear
The high altitude mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan conceal a violence that rarely reaches beyond Pakistan’s borders. […]
Rohit Sharma: The Calm in India’s Changing Cricket Storm
In a cricket world that thrives on noise, swagger, and endless hot takes, Rohit Sharma […]
Celebrating Lives, in a Manner that Honours those who have Passed
Of Living their Lives, remembering our loved ones on their passing away, what form of […]
Gaza Ceasefire: Uncertainty Still Looms Large
The Pulse After a little over two years of war a ceasefire which had eluded […]
Exploring the Middle Path: Living in Shades of Grey
Is everything in just black or in white. Nothing in between? That is a timeless […]
For Whom Will the Bells Toll? Bihar Goes to a High-Stakes Poll with National Ramifications
Early this month, Bihar will head for a legislative assembly election. All Bihar elections are […]
Indian Economy: Resilient in an Uncertain Global Environment
This presentation was delivered at the Gokhale Institute, Pune, as Kale Memorial Lecture, last month; […]
Record Diwali Spending: Confidence vs. Pent-Up Demand and Inflation
A granular examination of record Diwali spending reveals a nuanced interplay between genuine consumer confidence […]
The Strongman Era: How will it Go?
Did the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and China’s leader Xi Jingpin end […]
A Policy of Two or More Airports for Mega Cities
As cities grow in population and wealth, the need for air connectivity also grows. Airports […]
Delhi Airport Ranked Among Top 10 Hub Airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East
Meanwhile, hubbing is the big game in global airport growth and New Delhi’s IGIA is […]
Quality Time Over Downtime: India’s New Family Trips are All About Strengthening Bonds
Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report reveals a rising travel shift in India as grandparents and grandchildren […]
Implications of the new Central Pay Commission on Government Expenses
Introduction: A Fiscal and Policy Turning Point The Cabinet’s approval of the Terms of Reference […]
Fed’s October 2025 Policy: A Balancing Act Between Growth and Inflation
The U.S. Federal Reserve reduced its policy rate by 25 basis points on October 29, […]
