Why India witnessed extreme weather in 88% of days in the last nine months

By Shankar Sharma*
More and more reports about multiple evidences on the fast escalating consequences of global warming/ climate change are appearing in the global media. A recent report from CSE on India, as in the link below, should be of huge concern to our authorities. If 88% of the days in 9 months have witnessed extreme weather, it should be a matter of great concern for our people. The associated concerns can only escalate massively if the present trend of our authorities to persist with BAU scenario continues.
Few associated news articles/reports, as in the news links below, should be of huge relevance to our authorities, if they really care for the welfare of our people, and if they are also wise enough to learn from the experiences from around the world.
Let us hope that the PM's sermons about the true relevance of roof top solar PV systems, solar villages, solar pump sets, additional revenue to our farmers, VISHWA GURU etc will not be just a part of rhetoric slogans.

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*Power & Climate Policy Analyst

Neville Cardus: The man who turned cricket writing into poetry

By Harsh Thakor* Neville Cardus was one of the most remarkable literary figures of the twentieth century. A prolific English writer and critic, he achieved distinction in two vastly different fields: cricket and classical music. Entirely self-taught, Cardus rose from humble beginnings to become both the cricket correspondent and chief music critic of The Manchester Guardian . His achievements in these contrasting disciplines earned him widespread acclaim and established him as one of the foremost critics of his generation. In February 2025, the cricketing and literary world marked the fiftieth anniversary of his death, which occurred in February 1975.

Ideological shifts and structural realities within India's left-wing insurgency

By Harsh Thakor* The Maoist insurgency in India is arguably at its weakest point since the formation of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) in 2004. Years of sustained counterinsurgency operations, leadership losses, shrinking territorial influence, declining recruitment, and growing technological advantages enjoyed by the state have significantly eroded the movement's operational capabilities.

The Dalit body on screen: Stereotypes, sacrifice, and subjugation in Hindi films

By Dr. Prem Singh* Despite centuries of reformist efforts, from Gandhi and Ambedkar to contemporary activists, the caste system remains deeply embedded in the Indian psyche. One of the primary reasons for this persistence is the religious sanction provided by Brahminical scriptures, which have shaped not only social structures but also cultural and artistic expressions.

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