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Beyond Privacy: Regulating Data Dominance in India

Data today is not merely information about individuals. It is a strategic asset. When aggregated at scale, data enables predictive analytics, market control, behavioural nudging, and algorithmic gatekeeping. The power lies not in a single data point, but in who controls the datasets, the infrastructure, and the analytical capacity to exploit them. India’s digital governance […]

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India’s BRICS Presidency in a Shifting Global Order

In a changing and increasingly fragile world order, middle powers have begun to re-orient their foreign policy- France, India, and Brazil are no exceptions. All three countries are important players on multilateral platforms and have taken an independent stance on key geopolitical issues. During the state visits of French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President

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Humanizing AI: Ethics, Restraint, and the Future of Society

Technological revolutions have always reshaped warfare and politics. The industrial age expanded the scale of destruction. The nuclear age institutionalised deterrence. The AI age diffuses conflict into everyday life. The Needonomics School of Thought (NST) observes that human conflict is entering a new and unsettling phase. Wars are no longer confined to battlefields, borders, or

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Kachchh’s Wetlands & Waterbirds: Ecology, Ecosystem Services & Conservation Challenges

Major threats to migratory waterbirds in the region are loss and degradation of wetlands, exposure to pollutants and pesticides, invasive species, hunting and disease. With the rapid rate of development in the South Asian region over the last decades, wetlands are under increasing threat from a wide range of large- and small-scale changes in landscapes,

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Open Letter to Bangladesh PM: Restoring Democracy & Rule of Law

Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh, The Needonomics School of Thought (NST), rooted in the civilizational ethos of balanced development and ethical governance, extends its warm greetings to you on your assumption of the high office of Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Your maiden televised address to the nation on February 18, 2026, broadcast by Bangladesh Television,

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Why Core Engineering is Losing Ground to IT & AI in India’s Colleges

Declining capabilities of graduates from core engineering domains may eventually pose competency challenges in conventional sectors of manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, etc. and slow down the overall growth, research, and development. Reorienting the core engineering curriculum solely towards employment outcomes could show short-term gains, but their abundance is likely to create an imbalance between demand and

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Mock Meat Mantra to Suit the Palate

A meat alternative or meat substitute is a food product made from vegetarian or vegan ingredients, eaten as a replacement for meat. Meat alternatives typically approximate qualities of specific types of meat, such as mouthfeel, flavor, appearance, or chemical characteristics. Vegan meat also called faux, fake, mock, meat analogues, or plant proteins are products that

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Revisiting Kautilya for Contemporary Public Policy

Sustainable governance cannot rely solely on laws, budgets, or institutional design. It must rest on dharma-anchored consciousness. When power serves duty, wealth serves welfare, administration serves people, and leadership serves moral order, governance becomes an instrument of collective flourishing. Needonomics School of Thought (NST) presents a civilizational framework of governance that harmonises economics, ethics, and

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India’s Aviation Boom Faces Safety and Skill Gaps

In 2025, up to 17% of planes idled at airports due to spare parts shortages; estimates now place 10% still awaiting maintenance. Fleet contraction compels deployment of older, less fuel-efficient aircraft, with high leasing costs adding pressure. The industry also grapples with personnel deficits. Experts project a need for 10,300 qualified pilots by 2030 against

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Myanmar’s Contested Elections and India’s Strategic Dilemma

For India, the elections have reinforced the rationale behind a calibrated and pragmatic approach to Myanmar that prioritizes stability, dialogue, and reducing violence over ideological positioning. New Delhi continues to engage with the authorities in Naypyidaw, not to endorse military rule, but to preserve border security, sustain humanitarian access, and maintain channels for political de-escalation.

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India’s Agriculture Crisis and the Case for a Rainbow Revolution

While India’s overall GDP growth hovers around 7.4 percent, agricultural growth remains lower at about 4.4 percent. The gap widens income inequality between rural and urban Bharat, reinforcing migration pressures and agrarian distress. If the 21st century is to be Bharat’s century, agricultural transformation must be inclusive, remunerative, and farmer-centric. A Rainbow Revolution powered by

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India’s Education Budget 2026: Beyond Optics, Toward Outcomes

India’s long-standing weakness has not been talent scarcity but ecosystem fragility—insufficient funding, weak industry-academia linkages, and fragmented research priorities. By directing resources toward institutional strengthening and research capacity, the 2026–27 Budget begins to address these systemic gaps. The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a quiet but consequential turning point in India’s education policy. With an allocation

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India-EU Ties Signal a Shift in the Global Power Order

The India-EU partnership is increasingly shared by democratic values and mutual benefit, contributing to an emerging architecture of international order built not on rigid blocs but on flexible coalitions. The unprecedented participation of the top EU leaders as chief guests at the Republic Day Celebrations in India marks Europe’s paradigm shift in viewing India as

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India Submarine Fleet: Capabilities and Strategy

India has chosen an incremental approach with clear national objectives to expand its naval power. Consistent growth builds credibility and trust among partners in maritime exercises. However, India will require accelerated naval expansion and modernisation in response to growing threats in the Indo-Pacific region and advancements in technology, such as artificial intelligence In the twenty-first

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Middle East Turmoil and Its Impact on India’s Strategic Interests

While the events in the Middle East are being watched closely in different world capitals, they are also having a strong impact in South Asia, as is evident from some of the recent developments. India has managed to deftly navigate through global geopolitical uncertainty in recent years; however, it will need to adapt to the

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India, Energy Security and the Politics of Western Sanctions

The situation surrounding international maritime trade and the “shadow fleet” has dramatically escalated, as Western countries have shifted their focus from political and economic pressure to direct force projection. On 19 January 2026 in New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, delivered a pointed critique of what New Delhi perceives as politically driven

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When Medicine Loses Humanity: The Needo-Health Approach

Needonomics School of Thought believes that medicine is a moral practice, not merely a technical service. It is rooted in judgment, humility, empathy, and care. Scientific knowledge must be guided by ethical wisdom; otherwise, it risks becoming mechanical and alienating. In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and increasing medical specialization, healthcare across the world—and particularly

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Democracy and Diplomacy in a Multipolar Order

The growing multipolar nature of the world motivates this essay. It is neither unipolar nor bipolar nor driven by Cold War-type mentality. Today, conflicts between democratic and authoritarian tendencies continue to shape both domestic and international power politics. The contemporary world is in constant transition; without the momentum of space and time, human society would

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How External Politics Is Undermining India’s Universities

When external political actors enter a university to intimidate students or disrupt the academic calendar, the administrative “teeth” suddenly go blunt. This raises a fundamental question: Is campus security merely a matter of logistics, or is it a matter of selective administrative will? The sanctity of an academic institution is predicated on a fragile ecosystem

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Needonomics and Divine Love: Beyond Needs, Beyond Transactions

Within a need-oriented mindset, many approach God through petitions and bargains, seeking to grant success, remove suffering, and protect their families. Such prayers are deeply human and understandable. They reflect vulnerability and hope. Yet, Needonomics invites a higher spiritual maturity—one in which love for God evolves from transaction to transformation. The Needonomics School of Thought-

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India’s Medical Education Crisis: Empty Seats, Falling Standards

Empty seats and falling percentiles are evidence that the Indian medical student is now choosing “competence” over being part of a “degree-seeking crowd.” This is a final warning for the system. If we allow medical colleges to remain merely “degree-distributing factories,” the future crisis will not be a shortage of seats, but a shortage of

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Union Budget 2026–27: A Needonomics Blueprint for Viksit Bharat

The Union Budget 2026–27 must transcend mere accounting. From a Needonomics perspective, it should serve as a tool for human development, a catalyst for employment-led growth, and a bridge between economic efficiency and social justice. The Union Budget is not merely a fiscal statement; it is a moral, economic, and developmental compass for the nation.

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Relationships as Mirrors: A Needonomics Perspective

When dissatisfaction persists in relationships, it is often not because the other person was “wrong,” but because we did not integrate the lessons of past experiences. Blame becomes a convenient escape from self-reflection. Needonomics School of Thought (NST) views human life not merely as an economic or social journey, but as a deeply ethical and

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The Art of Bargaining: Needonomics’ Response to Tariff Terrorism

From the smallest village haat to bustling urban markets, the serious business of bargaining begins with every product, irrespective of its price. This practice is not about being miserly or distrustful; it is about asserting value, ensuring fair exchange, and enabling need-based consumption—the very pillars of the Needonomics framework. In an era increasingly marked by

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Needonomics and Invisible Wealth: Redefining True Prosperity

Silence, self-belief, and divine grace do not operate in isolation. Together, they form a synergistic triad that enables individuals to transform adversity into opportunity and uncertainty into purpose. Silence provides clarity, self-belief fuels action, and divine grace offers reassurance and direction. In contemporary discourse, wealth is largely understood in material terms-income, assets, consumption, and visible

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VBSA Bill 2025: Reform or Centralisation of Higher Education?

Structural consolidation without decentralized empowerment often results in cosmetic reform. True autonomy cannot flourish if regulation is merely renamed or reorganized, rather than fundamentally rebalanced in favour of institutions and states. The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025, certainly warrants a wide, transparent, and participative public debate.

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Time to Fix Admission Cycles in Higher Education in India

Private universities and Private deemed universities run fully independent, decentralised admissions, typically starting early in the calendar year. Public universities and their affiliated colleges, however, wait for the central admission agencies to complete entrance exams and counselling. This has created a clear divide between autonomous private admissions and centralised public-sector admissions. Every academic session, higher

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Winter Season Special: Amaranth in Daily Cooking & Beyond!

Amaranth is a highly nutritious leafy vegetable and grain as well which has been consumed by mankind for centuries all over the world. It is a gluten-free, ancient grain which has been compared with rice due to its various qualities and offerings in the culinary world. The green leaf varieties are very popular in India,

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Mind Reading and the Law: India’s Next Privacy Challenge

As neurotechnology moves from labs to classrooms and courtrooms, Indian law faces a constitutional gap. Earlier this year, a paralysed man in the United States moved a computer cursor using nothing but his thoughts. The feat, made possible through Elon Musk’s Neuralink, made headlines worldwide. Closer home, a Bengaluru-based start-up launched a lightweight headband that

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CABBAGE ON A VOYAGE

It is said that the first round-headed cabbages appeared in 14th-century England, and they became more and more popular as a cuisine throughout Europe. The first cabbage in America was brought by a French explorer, Jacques Cartier, on his third voyage, 1541 – 1542. Today, China is the largest producer of cabbage, followed by India and Russia, which is the biggest consumer of cabbage. Cabbage is low

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The Emotional Economics of Anger, Revenge, and Forgiveness

Needonomics teaches that resources—whether material, emotional, or intellectual—should be used wisely. Anger, revenge, and reactive behaviour are emotionally expensive habits that yield poor outcomes. A heart that behaves like a volcano—constantly erupting with anger, resentment, and negativity—cannot expect flowers to bloom. Harmony, goodwill, and meaningful relationships cannot flourish in an environment dominated by emotional explosions.

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Needonomics: Bringing Morality Back to Economics

The Needonomics School of Thought (NST) believes that economics cannot remain value-neutral; it must guide human behaviour toward balance, responsibility, and ethical consumption. Hence, the Needonomist is not content with what is — they aspire to explore what ought to be. In the realm of ideas, the distinction between an economist and a Needonomist is

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Foreign Universities in India: Opportunities and Risks

Legally, these Foreign University campuses in India don’t need to implement reservations, leading to the creation of a parallel higher education system in India that is distinct from the Indian model of social inclusion. The entry of Foreign Universities into India is a multifaceted phenomenon, driven by shifts in the global education landscape and by

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Rethinking Pension Tax: Towards Ease of Good Old Living

A Viksit Bharat by 2047 cannot emerge on the foundation of neglecting its elders. Ensuring tax-free pensions, inflation protection, and expanded senior citizen savings schemes is not charity—it is justice. It is both a moral and economic necessity for a society that values its past while building its future.  The moral strength of a civilisation lies in how it

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From Rivalry to Affection: Needonomics Insights on the U.S.–China Duopoly and India’s Balancing Act

Needonomics School of Thought believes that the real progress of humankind lies not in competition but in cooperation, not in domination but in dialogue. The United States and China must realize that peace, stability, and genuine understanding are far more valuable than transient economic victories. If both nations approach their relationship with transparency and sincerity,

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The Rise in Female Suicide Bombers in Boko Haram: A Gendered Analysis of Extremism

Boko Haram has carried out numerous attacks across Nigeria and the wider Lake Chad region, leaving behind destruction, loss of life, and displacement. Among its most disturbing tactics is the recruitment of women and girls as suicide bombers, a grim reflection of the group’s gendered ideology. In just four years, these bombers killed over 1,200

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The Doctrine of Self-Reliance: How Xi Jinping is Engineering a Techno-Nationalist China

Doctrine of Self-Reliance is the unifying theory of Xi Jinping’s rule that has systematically and deliberately forged a techno-nationalist China. By elevating Science, technology, and innovation from an economic tool to the primary determinant of national security and identity, Xi has set his nation on an irreversible course. By authoring the global rules for 5G,

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Needonomics: The Bhagavad Gita’s Path to Ethical and Sustainable Prosperity

 Needonomics School of Thought (NST), inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, is not only an economic model but also a philosophy for meaningful existence. It teaches that prosperity without morality, power without purpose, and progress without compassion lead only to imbalance and suffering. In today’s world of economic expansion and moral decline, where materialism

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From Waste to Wonder- Learning Geography through Touch

From Waste to Wonder: Learning Geography through Touch

Despite decades of educational reform, India still lacks comprehensive research on inclusive TLMs (Teaching Learning Materials) and pedagogical strategies for visually impaired learners. The RPWD Act (2016) mandates free education for every child with benchmark disabilities in special schools. However, the Act does not ensure that these schools are equipped with the materials and infrastructure

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BRICS in Transition: Expansion, De-Dollarization, and the Growing Role of the New Development Bank

While the idea of a BRICS common currency has been ruled out by several member states, the organisation is now focusing on developing a common payment system for member countries. Apart from the Existing national payment systems like China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the New Development Bank is

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Heritage Sovereignty: The Legal Labyrinth India Navigates for UNESCO Glory

As India contemplates future nominations from its provisional list, the implications are evident: UNESCO recognition confers international prestige and the potential to draw tourists, yet it also imposes intricate legal obligations that constrain policy autonomy for future generations. When India celebrated the addition of the Maratha Military Landscapes to its list of UNESCO World Heritage

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An Open Letter to 2025 Diwali Ad-Makers: Do not normalize family fragmentation and commodity fetishism in the garb of Diwali

When commodities like paints and sweets are glorified as replacements for the joy of children visiting their parents, the very essence of Diwali as an occasion of family get-together is diminished. Emotions get marketized. Employees’ commitment towards their employers during Diwali, at the cost of their families, is now being normalized. Where are the ads

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Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 Explains How India Can Ride the Waves of Innovation

The insights of Schumpeter and this year’s Nobel laureates in the field of economic sciences offer a compelling framework for understanding the challenges and opportunities facing India today. The nation’s economic future, its national security, and its societal stability are all intrinsically linked to its ability to embrace and lead in the ongoing technological revolution.

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From Greedonomics to Needonomics: Rethinking Economics for a Fair and Sustainable Future

Every society grapples with the tension between wants and needs, between accumulation and sufficiency, between competition and cooperation. Needonomics School of Thought offers an ethical compass to navigate these dilemmas. The global community stands at a defining crossroads today. Despite unprecedented technological progress, the centralized state and globalized markets are failing to address the most

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Sonam Wangchuk’s Arrest Under NSA: Balancing National Security and Civil Liberties in India

The Wangchuk case necessitates a revisit to preventive detention in contemporary India. While instances of genuine national threats may occasionally trigger the usage of extraordinary measures, the routine invocation of special laws like the NSA, even in situations manageable under ordinary criminal laws, erodes civil liberties without corresponding security gains.  The recent arrest of the

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Karambhumi & Needonomics: Transforming Work from Stress to Joy, Purpose, and Spiritual Growth

In today’s context, the idea of Karambhumi assumes renewed importance. Globalization, migration, and digitization have blurred the boundaries of geographical workplaces. For the Needonomics School of Thought workplace—whether rural or urban, physical or digital—is a Karambhumi where ethical action can be cultivated. Needonomics School of Thought (NST) emphasizes that Karambhumi—the land of action, or one’s workplace—is the most significant dimension

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BRICS+ in Transition : Palestine’s Membership Push, India-Russia Ties, and U.S. Criticism

While India recognizes the limitations of BRICS, and ties with the US remain important despite recent setbacks, it is likely to adopt an independent approach vis-à-vis BRICS. It is also important to understand that while the BRICS+ organisation has immense potential, there are several complexities that need to be understood. Developments within BRICS+ highlight its

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Reviving the Indian Coffee House Legacy: Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Cafeterias

If the Indian Coffee House represented the warmth of “one more cup before we leave,” today’s cafeterias must represent the freedom of “choose our cup, stay as long as we need.” In doing so, we would not only revive the legacy of the Coffee House but also reinvent it for the challenges and aspirations of

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H-1B Visa Shock: Trump’s $100,000 Fee Hike and Its Fallout for India and the U.S.

Trump’s recent proclamation is likely to impact not just India but the US economy as well, so it is important to approach the issue without bias. It may also be premature to draw firm conclusions, as many believe that the Trump administration may reconsider the decision given its potential effects on the US economy. In

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Childhood Obesity in Bharat: Needonomics for Nutrition Security and Healthy Demographic Dividend

The obesity crisis among children is not just a health issue; it is a moral, social, and economic challenge. By prioritizing needs over wants, by embracing mindful needo-consumption, and by balancing food with physical activity and digital fasting, Bharat can safeguard the health of its future generations. The recently released Child Nutrition Report 2025 of UNICEF, titled “Feeding

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Trump–Modi Exchanges: Balancing India–US Ties Amid BRICS Tensions

Recent statements of Trump clearly indicate his attempt to undo the damage caused to ties with India. However, it is challenging to make any predictions regarding the US President’s future policy course. India, for its part, has followed a pragmatic approach by responding cautiously to earlier statements of Trump and senior officials in his administration.

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Compassionate Conservation: Why India Needs Culture, Ethics, and People to Save Wildlife

Conservationists must work by uniting people to promote conservation. Science cannot be their only tool for this. They must understand human empathy, ethics, and morals, and use them to approach conservation goals. We need a midway approach – where science must be used to find “humane” solutions to issues that affect our wildlife. In all

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Mula Gabharu: The Woman Who Fought to Avenge Her Love

This is the fifth in a 5-part weekly essay series – Veiled Valour: The Forgotten Women of Warfare. Mula Gabharu was born into the Ahom Dynasty of Assam, as the daughter of King Supimphaa. She was married to Phrasenmung Borgohain, the chief general of the Ahom army. Legend has it that Mula Gabharu loved Phrasenmung deeply, with a devotion that becomes central to her story and her legacy. Her strength was born from love, her love for her husband, for her motherland, and for the ideals she refused to surrender. Even in heartbreak, she found bravery.

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Can BRICS Trump Trump

Can BRICS Trump Trump?

Multifaceted challenges confront BRICS in the aftermath of Trump’s second term. The convergence of economic strain, geopolitical rivalry, and financial pushback during Trump’s second term has undoubtedly weakened internal cohesion. But, China and India’s economies remain engines of global growth; resource-rich Russia and the Middle Eastern entrants hold keys to energy security; and Brazil and others are indispensable to food supply and climate solutions. These interdependencies ensure that the idea of BRICS, as a coalition of non-Western powers, retains appeal. The article analyses the alliance’s internal dynamics, the external pressures exerted by US policies, and the potential pathways BRICS might pursue to maintain its relevance on the global stage. The central question remains: Can BRICS navigate these turbulent times and emerge stronger, or are we witnessing the gradual erosion of its influence?

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Razia Sultan: The Only Woman Ruler of Delhi

As the first woman to sit on the throne of the Delhi Sultanate, Razia Sultan had to claw her way through deeply ingrained misogyny. She was constantly under siege, not from foreign invaders, but from within, by those who couldn’t handle the idea of a woman as a Sultan. The glorious story of a women ruler who challenged norms and misogynistic culture remains quietly buried while grand monuments and roads are proudly named after invaders and corrupt statesmen. It speaks volumes about the India we live in, run by patriarchy, which immortalizes the actions of a king but questions the attire of a queen creating a revolution.

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