Mainstream Weekly

Power over Principle: Reclaiming Public Discourse as a Space for Genuine Engagement | S N Tripathy

S N Tripathy — 2026-04-10T00:38:51Z

The American Left comprises diverse political ideologies, movements, and organisations advocating for social, economic, and political equality. It ranges from progressive Democrats and modern liberals to democratic socialists and more radical leftists, emphasising social justice, labor rights, environmentalism, and government intervention to reduce inequality.

- 2026

Drivers, Dynamics, and Policy Responses Shaping India

S N Tripathy — 2025-12-13T02:56:00Z

India

- 2025

Corruption in India: Political Apathy and Systemic Decay | S N Tripathy

S N Tripathy — 2025-11-08T16:27:11Z

Backdrop:
Corruption in India remains a deeply entrenched and multidimensional problem that continues to undermine democratic governance, economic efficiency, and social justice. Defined broadly as the misuse of public power for private gain, corruption manifests in administrative inefficiency, political patronage, and a culture of impunity that spans from local bureaucracies to the highest levels of power. Despite a long-standing legal and institutional framework, including the Prevention (…)

- 2025

When the Roof of the World Cracks: Lessons from Ladakh

S N Tripathy — 2025-10-18T04:51:59Z

Last September 2025 brought Ladakh back into the national spotlight when the usually tranquil Himalayan region witnessed violent protests in Leh, resulting in several tragic deaths that shocked the conscience of a nation otherwise preoccupied with political calculations and urban concerns. The subsequent imposition of curfews and the arrest of environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk under the draconian National Security Act (NSA) marked a disturbing turn of events that underscored how environmental (…)

- 2025

Circular Economy: Sustainable Development, Resource Conservation | S. N. Tripathy

S N Tripathy — 2025-10-11T10:59:02Z

The rapid growth of population, coupled with the ever-increasing pressure on finite resources, has rekindled the global debate on the

- 2025

Corruption, Privatisation and Workers

S N Tripathy — 2025-10-04T10:42:24Z

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Growing corruption, black money, and the erosion of workers

- 2025

Earthquake in Afghanistan: When Customs Kill More Than the Quake | S N Tripathy

S N Tripathy — 2025-09-06T00:16:14Z

The recent earthquake in Afghanistan was merciless. A 6.6-magnitude tremor, followed by powerful aftershocks, reduced villages to rubble, killing at least 2,200 people and injuring more than 3,600. Yet while the seismic waves destroyed homes, it is centuries-old customs and rigid gender restrictions that have deepened the tragedy. Women, already the most oppressed under Taliban rule, were left among the last to be rescued-or not rescued at all-as Taliban rules barred unrelated men from (…)

- 2025

Ensuring Integrity in University Leadership: GIPE's Path Forward |

S N Tripathy — 2024-09-28T00:03:30Z

Higher education is critical to national development as it enhances intellectual capabilities and improves living standards. The National Education Policy (NEP)

- 2024

India's Water Woes: Governance to Sustainability — With Reference to Maharashtra | S N Tripathy

S N Tripathy — 2024-05-17T16:47:20Z

Global freshwater reserves are dwindling at an alarming rate, posing imminent threats to densely populated regions worldwide. Both low- to middle-income developing nations and highly developed countries are exalted to confront water stress unless proactive measures are taken to manage existing reserves effectively. Developing countries, although exhibiting low per capita water consumption, face water scarcity due to rapid population growth and inefficient water usage across sectors. (…)

- 2024

India's Chromium Boom: Ecological Concerns and Social Imbalances | S N Tripathy

S N Tripathy — 2024-05-04T03:56:04Z

In 2020, India ascended fourth in global chrome production, trailing behind South Africa, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Finland. Chrome is a crucial component in stainless steel manufacturing and plays a pivotal role in industrial development. Nevertheless, the exponential surge in chrome production in India, particularly in the Sukinda Valley of Jajpur, has spawned a complex web of social, economic, and environmental challenges.
As of 2020, India's chrome production reached 3.929 thousand (…)

- 2024