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Sushruta Samhita, surgery, India, medicine

Art and Culture with Devdutt | Sushruta’s contribution to modern reconstructive surgery

August 31, 2026 3:16 pm

Ancient Indian texts like the Sushruta Samhita and the Caraka Samhita document remarkable medical knowledge, from surgical techniques to the study of human anatomy. But why did this medical tradition not continue to grow and develop?

Beyond Trending: What is minilateralism?

August 31, 2026 9:15 pm

What explains the rise of minilateralism? Why is it described as the future of international cooperation? How does it differ from traditional multilateral institutions?

How the relationship between law and society shapes assumptions about femininity

August 29, 2026 2:43 pm

Why does transformative change in social assumptions about women require examining the relationship between law and society? Are the new gender-sensitivity guidelines on judicial language and courtroom conduct sufficient to bring about meaningful and transformative change?

urban planning, India, environmental and social costs

How climate-resilient urban development can address environmental and social concerns

August 27, 2026 12:23 pm

Can urban development be understood simply in terms of investment, smart cities, and flyovers? Why is climate-resilient urban development important for India’s economy? Can it help address the environmental and social concerns arising from rapid, uneven urbanisation?

small rivers, India, SRR framework, Najafgarh drain

Why small rivers need distinct rejuvenation strategy

August 26, 2026 12:10 pm

The proposed Small River Rejuvenation Framework seeks to revive and restore small rivers through cost-effective, nature-based ecological solutions designed around local biodiversity needs and the availability of natural resources. Why does the framework prioritise small rivers, and how does this complement the efforts towards improving larger river systems?

How to measure the success of India’s capex strategy

August 26, 2026 12:01 pm

India’s capex push has strengthened infrastructure and supported investment. But physical assets alone are not enough. The success of India’s capex strategy will be measured by whether or not companies invest more, workers become more productive, and the economy creates more value. So, is capex delivering? See infographics for quick key insights.

Convergence in governance, India, VB–G RAM G Act, nutrition

Convergence in governance: Why one scheme is rarely enough to solve development issues

August 24, 2026 12:07 pm

From rural livelihoods and agriculture to nutrition and social protection, development outcomes often depend on several departments and schemes working together. What does ‘convergence’ mean in public policy, how is India using it, and why is it difficult to achieve on the ground? See infographics and MCQs.

India, middle powers, diplomacy, international order

Beyond Trending: What is middle power?

August 22, 2026 1:21 pm

Are middle and emerging powers prepared to fill the leadership vacuum and translate their competing values and distinct visions for international order into a coherent strategy for addressing global turbulence?

Can export of digital infrastructure buy India strategic influence?

August 20, 2026 12:29 pm

States across four continents are building their public digital foundations on designs that originated in India. The question is what this architecture returns to India, what it demands in exchange, and by what measure its success can be assessed. See infographics.

India, bamboo, ecosystems, bamboo's ecological and economic benefits

How India seeks to harness the ecological and economic benefits of bamboo

August 19, 2026 11:57 am

From preventing soil erosion to reducing nutrient loss and runoff, bamboo plays a vital role in restoring ecosystems. As the world’s second-largest bamboo producer, how is India harnessing the plant’s potential amid the growing push to protect and restore ecosystems? See infographics.