As 2026 begins, the central question is no longer whether institutions can adapt, societies can reconcile, or leaders can course-correct.

E-waste is far from ordinary trash. Discarded electronics contain lead, mercury, cadmium, brominated flame retardants, and other hazardous substances.

Across the world, nuclear energy is once again being spoken of as a cornerstone of the clean energy transition.

The debate over MNREGA is therefore not merely about one programme. It reflects a deeper shift in the philosophy of governance.

The Paris Agreement of 2015 was historic in setting the 1.5°C temperature goal, but its reliance on voluntary commitments meant progress was uneven.

India, the world’s largest democracy, is sending a message that’s as strategic as it is unsettling: it will choose its partners based on interests, not ideologies.