Perched on the edge of paradise, India's hill stations are collapsing under the weight of their own popularity. What was once an escape from the chaos is now ground zero for an unfolding ecological disaster. Illustration by The Geostrata The hill stations in India, which were once peaceful havens, are now being heavily burdened by both permanent and transient populations. This article examines the carrying capacity in terms of ecological, infrastructural, and socio-economic a

India's maritime policy is experiencing a robust transformation that now emphasises technological innovations, smart diplomacy, and regional leadership. India is expanding its reach from coastal defence to the entire Indo-Pacific region through contemporary definitions of maritime power grounded on Artificial Intelligence and multilateralism. Cover by The Geostrata India's maritime policy reflects its maritime aspirations, with doctrines like SAGAR and the Indo-Pacific Oceans

The Indian Film Industry, popularly called Bollywood, has witnessed a significant transformation from the evergreen black and white era to the vivid colours of recent times. Serving as the epicentre of cultural expression , it has shaped ideas and attitudes, not only in India but also globally. In the purview of cultural shifts, there is now much discussion igniting over how women are portrayed in Indian cinema.  Illustration by The Geostrata As it is rightly said that cinema

Lal Bahadur Shastri is not just a name but a persona in itself. From June 9, 1964, till January 11, 1966 , Lal Bahadur Shastri served as the Prime Minister of India. He was born on October 2, 1904, at Mughalsarai, a small railway town seven miles from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Lal Bahadur had a normal education in his small town. Despite struggles, he was keen on completing his education. Illustration by The Geostrata As he grew up, Lal Bahadur became more and more interest

“Nonviolence is the greatest and the most active force in the world.”  Nonviolence, for Gandhi, is a principle which guided India’s struggle for freedom and framed a universal ethos for ahimsa. Mahatma Gandhi’s vision extended far beyond national freedom, his ideas included nonviolence and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, standing for the interconnectedness of all individuals and underscoring the value of One Earth One Family , placing him well within contemporary cosmopolitan thoughts

On Thursday, June 29, 2025, a striking video released by China's state broadcaster CCTV caught the attention of military analysts and policymakers worldwide. The video showcased an animated depiction of what appears to be a newly developed graphite bomb - nicknamed a "blackout bomb". This weapon, designed to cripple an adversary's power grid without causing direct physical destruction, underscores China's ongoing efforts to expand its arsenal of non-kinetic warfare tools. Ill

In the current day and age, a new phrase has emerged, gaining massive traction across the globe. Brain drain is a condition where a nation is deprived of its highly skilled citizens due to their departure to other countries for a host of reasons, including economy, policy gaps, personal interest, and better opportunities. Globally, India is known as a hub of excellence, with institutes like IITs, AIIMS, and IIMs producing world-class talent. The global influence of the Indian

As the world anticipates a Trump-led ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, Europe is caught within its strategic reckoning . Following a heated Oval Office exchange between President Trump and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, along with the NSA chat leak, Trump has made it clear that Washington’s strategic calculus may no longer align with that of Europe, thereby awakening European leaders. Illustration by The Geostrata This diplomatic strain was further intensified with the imposition of

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the UK is a monumental step that was officially signed on 24th of July 2025 , which starts a new chapter of economic cooperation. Illustration by The Geostrata This study is to reflect on the characteristics of this Free Trade Agreement, interpreting their various opportunities for both nations. We will also examine how the CETA proportionally structures the elimination of tariffs and market access across

Sports are an integral part of our lives. Whether it’s for recreation or survival, humans have been climbing, wrestling, and swimming since prehistoric times. These activities have now evolved into sports – individual or team.  Illustration by The Geostrata In today’s world, sports are not only seen as recreational but also as a career avenue. However, given the unfavourable conditions and the fate of sports as a career in India, efforts in this direction are long overdue; ot

In the digital age, under the constant gaze of prying eyes, surveilling every move and gnawing at every step, the smartphone screen, once meant for communication, has turned into a blackhole with algorithms not just reflecting who people are, but rather actively shaping them. Illustration by The Geostrata Psychologist Erik Erikson, in his theory on psychosocial development, expanded on the concept of identity and role confusion, with 12-18 years of age as the formative stage

In international relations, a "sphere of influence" (SOI) refers to a spatial region or concept division where a state or organisation has a level of cultural, economic, military, or political exclusivity or predominant control. It remains one of the most pervasive phenomena in the practice and history of international relations, yet only rarely have they been taken up analytically. This concept had gained its base mostly in the post-World War II era, which is also known as t

In the last twenty years, China has managed to turn a formerly scattered group of amateurs into a government-sponsored cyber army operating at the international level. A carefully constructed network of competitions, academic programs, military units, and private contractors, combined with judicial statism, has enabled Beijing to exploit hacking skills as an effective tool of state influence and leverage just as authorities and agencies remain outwardly silent and resistant t

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With the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), India underwent a major indirect tax reform, making it a historic step. In...

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The land of unfulfilled promises and contested identities-Balochistan- stands as one of South Asia’s most complex and misunderstood...

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was promised as a “game changer” upon its initial arrival in 2015. Modern infrastructure,...

The World Bank’s 2025 report shows India with one of the world’s lowest consumption inequality levels, but income and wealth data reveal a much wider gap. This article explores why consumption surveys like HCES understate inequality, how India’s poverty has declined, and why income and wealth metrics expose deep divides. It highlights the need for policies on wages, education, and social protection to reduce long-term inequality.

Today, as we celebrate the birthday of “Architect of Viksit Bharat@2047” and “Leader of Empowered Citizens”. At this significant moment,...