10+ hour, 30+ min ago  (546+ words) Author: Sam Baron The L. A. -Mumbai sister city relationship has existed for over 50 years without producing meaningful economic or strategic outcomes. A convergence of new developments suggests the conditions for that to change are now in place. Over recent decades, the…...

5+ hour, 9+ min ago  (178+ words) Author: Pratnashree Basu Japan's expanding defence role outpaces public consent, which remains selective and geographically bounded, limiting support for military deployments in distant crises While Japan's policy has clearly expanded the scope of its defence posture, public opinion has moved…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago  (467+ words) Author: JAIBAL NADUVATH Jaibal Naduvath, "India and Thailand: The Compelling Case for a Deeper Compact," ORF Special Report No. 303, Observer Research Foundation, April 2026. AI will define the next phase of geo-economic competition, influencing trade, industrial competitiveness, governance, and national security....

18+ hour, 49+ min ago  (311+ words) Author: Nilanjan Ghosh Census 2027 is not just a headcount; it is India's decisive reset of development, governance, and political representation for the next decade Reducing the intervals between censuses carries its own costs and constraints, although future technological advancements could…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (132+ words) Author: Sreeparna Banerjee The convergence of domestic political continuity under Anutin and the external shock posed by the Iran war and instability in the Strait of Hormuz presents a critical moment for Thailand's policy direction, particularly in the domain of…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (131+ words) orfonline. org - Powering Viksit Bharat 2047: Maharashtra's Pathways for Energy Transition India's clean energy transition deepens, Maharashtra- anchored by its industrial strength, dense urban demand, and expanding renewable ambitions- will be central to shaping pathways that balance growth, reliability, and sustainability....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (400+ words) Author: Ashish Kumar Singh A daytime power compact for agriculture'enabled by feeder reform and solarisation'can replace erratic supply with reliable service, making subsidies transparent and easing financial stress on distribution utilities India's electricity sector has a silence at its centre....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (219+ words) Author: Prateek Tripathi State-led initiatives in quantum technology can serve as a valuable strategic edge for India's ambitious National Quantum Mission, providing the spark necessary for transcending the Quantum Valley of Death Given the long-term investment required by the technology,…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (330+ words) Author: RAMANATH JHA Ramanath Jha, "Maha Yuti's Vision Document for Mumbai: An Assessment," ORF Special Report No. 302, Observer Research Foundation, April 2026. The MYA manifesto for Mumbai[11] lists action points under 28 heads (See Table 1)." Table 1: Action Points of the Vision Document…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (160+ words) Author: Parthesarathy Rajendran As wars hollow out hospitals, vaccination systems, water access, and humanitarian space, attacks on health workers expose how conflict is turning care itself into a battlefield This essay is part of the series: World Health Day 2026: Standing…...