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Bihar Special
Bihar can find its missing TB patients
India has cut TB incidence by 21% since 2015 by going out to find patients. We argue Bihar should publish each step of its campaign, district by district.
26 Sept 2026
Polity and Governance
The Election Commission should show how it decides
The Election Commission says its members differ in notes but decide together. We argue it should publish how major decisions are taken, as other bodies do.
24 Sept 2026
Internal Security
Deaths in Manipur's relief camps demand answers
The Supreme Court found 640 deaths in Manipur relief camps, 34 unnatural. We argue each needs an inquiry, and that the camps must give way to safe return.
21 Sept 2026
Science and Technology
AI access is now a question of national security
India runs its AI on imported chips and a few foreign models. We argue it should treat AI access like energy security: spread its sources and test what it uses.
18 Sept 2026
International Relations
The New Delhi Declaration shows BRICS still works
BRICS members on opposite sides of West Asia agreed a 140-paragraph declaration in New Delhi. We see real value for India, and some limits it must manage.
15 Sept 2026
Geography
A weak monsoon should shape the rabi plan now
Rainfall is 15% below normal, with the east and the south worst hit. We argue States should plan for a dry rabi season now, before sowing begins.
12 Sept 2026
Society and Welfare
Gram sabha consent should stay unanimous
A proposal would let a 70 to 75% majority stand in for full gram sabha consent on forest projects. We think that weakens the village that loses the most.
10 Sept 2026
History and Culture
Counting manuscripts is easy, reading them is not
India has reported over 1.19 crore manuscripts under Gyan Bharatam. We argue the harder task is training people who can read them, Bihar included.
7 Sept 2026
Environment and Ecology
India should change its message for a warmer world
UNEP now expects warming to pass 1.5°C and peak at 1.8°C at best. India keeps its case on equity, but its own interest now lies in cutting the peak.
5 Sept 2026
Economy
Growth is strong, the next quarters are the test
GDP grew 7.8% in April to June, with investment rising fastest. We think the harder test is whether private investment keeps going as support fades.
2 Sept 2026