Dr. U. Sarat Chandran Many state finance secretaries inherit crumbling public finances. Most states experience extreme fiscal stress—an inadequacy of resources to cover routine operational costs, let alone crucial investments...

Political authority and administrative expertise

Politics Alone Can’t Govern: Expertise Matters

by Yajati Rout

August 16, 2026

By Arijit Dash A central question for Indian democracy is whether political leadership can still create room for expertise at the top of the state. India’s history contains important episodes...

Creators building buzz before box office

Creators Spark Frenzy Before the First Ticket Sells

by Yajati Rout

August 10, 2026

By Sabyasachi Kundu For decades, film promotion followed a familiar script: teaser, trailer, music launch, television appearances, city tours, interviews and a final media blitz before opening weekend. The formula...

A Global Mind: The Need of the Hour

by Yajati Rout

August 5, 2026

Dr. U. Sarat Chandran What prompts me to write this piece is the alarming array of conflicts unfolding before us—from the regional conflagrations in Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine to the...

Opinion | Too Loud to Ignore: Citizens Demand Change

by Yajati Rout

July 23, 2026

By Sabyasachi Kundu The storm that swept through Delhi this week was not one of rain or wind. It was a storm of anger, frustration and disappointment. Thousands of youth...

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