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

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

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

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.

It's that time of the year again, with the bugle of cricket all in our ears. And this time it's the Asia Cup 2025  coming our way. And...

In this globalised world, information travels faster than borders and hence data has emerged as a significant determinant of national...

India has produced a diverse range of traditional textiles for centuries, which have been handed down through generations. These are more...

The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda is the first of its kind at the global level to address the effects of armed conflict on...

India stands at a critical juncture in its development trajectory. As the world’s third-largest emitter, with CO2 levels reaching...

It's 6:30 AM, and the newspaper reports the successful launch of a mobile app specifically designed for self-help groups by a female...

India's move to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy is causing a huge spike in the need for batteries. Batteries power electric...

India’s 2025 Nuclear Energy Mission marks a turning point, opening the sector to private players, funding SMRs, and reforming laws like the Atomic Energy Act. As India targets 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047, the focus is on cleaner energy, industrial growth, and strategic innovation, while ensuring tight safeguards and non-proliferation.

For centuries, the essence of gender roles has persisted deep into the roots of our society, shedding light on the division between males...

“Only the dead have seen the end of war,” famously remarked General Douglas MacArthur, attributing this quotation to ancient Greek philosopher Plato in his farewell address to the graduating class of West Point in 1962, highlighting the intertwined nature of the growth of human civilisation and the inalienable role of conflict between humans. The foundation of the realist school of international relations is augmented by this belief. Cover by The Geostrata Realists believe th

China’s assertion on Arunachal Pradesh, which it calls “Zangnan” (South Tibet), is based on historical ties to Tibet and a rejection of...

The provision of quality medical services to all is more than just a right; a healthier mass means enhanced human capital whose dividends...

The security camera footage showed nothing. By choice (or way of mistake), crucial hours of B. Ajith Kumar's  time in detention at a...

The history of the Indian freedom movement is incomplete without mentioning the contribution of women . Hundreds of women demonstrated...

Seventy-eight years ago, Bharat’s tryst with destiny was anchored in an experiment, an experiment of forging a sovereign, democratic republic from the embers of colonial rule and the traumas of Partition. Cover by Covering Prime Minister This journey since 1947 is not just the story of a nation, but of a living policy state, where rules, reforms, and relentless innovations have shaped the world’s largest democracy and continually remade institutions to meet the challenges of

Operation Sindoor marks a pivotal moment in South Asia’s national security apparatus, following a brutal terrorist attack in April 2025, in Pahalgam, claiming the lives of twenty six civilians. In response, India launched an appropriate and precise retaliatory strike on May 7, targeting nine key terror camps across Pakistan and PoK. The operation underscored a significant shift in India’s counter-terrorism strategy. Cover by The Geostrata This report offers a comprehensive a