Chicken Neck and India’s Current Territorial Strategy : Why it matters ?
The Siliguri Corridor, situated in northern West Bengal, is popularly known as the “Chicken’s Neck.” I
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Tamil Nadu Shipbuilding Policy 2026
The Government of Tamil Nadu formally announced The Tamil Nadu Shipbuilding Policy 2026 on 04 March 2026 through an official policy document released by the state.
Beyond Access: Why the India-Russia RELOS Pact Matters in a World at War
As war in the Middle East disrupts shipping lanes, energy flows, and military supply chains, logistics has moved to the centre of contemporary conflict. India and Russia’s RELOS agreement not only reflects the enduring resilience of India-Russia bilateral ties but also institutionalizes a deeper framework of logistical cooperation and strategic interoperability in an increasingly fragmented geopolitical order.
Delimitation: The Arithmetic of Representation Remains Unsettled
TK Arun After the defeat of the 131 st Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, for want of the requisite support of the two-thirds of those present and voting, the government withdrew the Delimitation Commission Bill as well, putting…
AI Deployment by Cities Carries Benefits, But Needs Safeguards
Manish Thakre The world is becoming increasingly urbanized, with two-thirds of global population growth expected to occur in cities between now and 2050. Cities are therefore set to become among the largest deployers and markets for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies,…
60 Lakh Voters in Limbo:What Electoral Delays Mean for Democracy
The 60 lakh Bengali voters whose eligibility is still under adjudication should get the benefit of the doubt; EC’s delay should not rob them of their right to vote
Beyond LPG:Rethinking India’s Cooking Energy with Induction Technology
As LPG prices spike and Qatar's gas exports get choked off, India must make the politically difficult shift to coal-powered electric cooking.