In a rapidly shifting world order, the Indo-Pacific has emerged as the epicenter of geopolitical recalibration. As the post-Cold War unipolar moment fades, the 21st century has witnessed a resurgence of multipolarity — a system where multiple state actors assert influence in regional and global affairs.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on January 9th once in every two years to acknowledge the contributions made by the Overseas Indian community to the welfare and development of India. It is celebrated with different themes in different states of India each time. It commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai, India on January 9, 1915. The PBD was first established in 2003, by the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to engage with the overseas Indian community.
On a quiet Kerala morning in 2017, a tremor was felt—not underfoot, but across the silver screens of Malayalam cinema. A leading female actor was kidnapped and assaulted, and the industry’s initial silence was deafening. The walls of vanity vans and film sets, long complicit in their silence, had harboured too many secrets for too long. But this time, something shifted.
Donald Trump is omnipresent - from boardrooms to strategists' dens, to bedrooms and living rooms across the globe. There are those who may vehemently agree with and support him, as he tends to turn everything into a MAGA (Make America Great Again), MAWA (Make America Work Again), or MARA (Make America Rich Again) agenda, driven by the pointed arrows of 'America First'. He has sought to measure his friends, enemies, and frenemies alike-sometimes being much harsher with allies and friends, as he attempts to flog and push the decaying corpse of the so-called liberal order down the very hill the US and the West built themselves.
The National Bioenergy Programme is a significant initiative by the Government of India to promote the sustainable use of biomass and other renewable resources for energy production. This program aligns with India's climate goals and supports rural development, waste management, and energy security. Bioenergy, by definition, refers to energy derived from organic materials like agricultural residues, animal waste, and other biodegradable materials. It is considered a clean, renewable source of energy that can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels while addressing environmental concerns. The National Bioenergy Programme was launched under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to unify and enhance various existing bioenergy schemes.
Education is the one tool for achieving social justice and equality. It is important for the holistic development and creation of an inclusive society. Despite India being the third-largest economy, the promise remained incomplete. According to UDISE+ data, 2023-24, there are 1471891 schools across India, with a total number of enrolments (Primary to Higher secondary) is 234963031.