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Aparna Gupta

Aparna Gupta

Aparna is a freelance journalist and columnist specializing in contemporary Indian politics and international affairs.

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    Understanding the Women’s Reservation Bill: Empowerment vs Politics

    by Aparna Gupta April 20, 2026
    by Aparna Gupta April 20, 2026

    India’s Women’s Reservation Bill—formally the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023, and its latest follow‑up in 2026—seeks to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for …

  • Culture

    Full Steam to Electric Dreams

    by Aparna Gupta April 18, 2026
    by Aparna Gupta April 18, 2026

    On April 16, 1853, a 21-gun salute echoed across Bori Bunder station in Bombay, marking a moment that would change the course of Indian history. As the steam locomotive named …

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    Critical Minerals, Critical Moment: India’s Rare Earth Strategy

    by Aparna Gupta April 2, 2026
    by Aparna Gupta April 2, 2026

    India’s quiet yet decisive moves in recent months to ink rare earth partnerships with Canada and Brazil signal a maturing recognition: the future of sovereignty will rest as much on …

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    Finland Prez Stubb Declares: India Shapes New World Order

    by Aparna Gupta March 6, 2026
    by Aparna Gupta March 6, 2026

    President Alexander Stubb of Finland kicked off a four-day state visit to India on March 4, 2026, marking his first trip in that capacity. Invited by Indian Prime Minister Narendra …

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    From Margins to the UN: Sambhali Trust Demands Real Human Rights Action

    by Aparna Gupta February 25, 2026
    by Aparna Gupta February 25, 2026

    In a compelling address at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, the Rajasthan-based non-governmental organization Sambhali Trust called for human rights to be fully integrated as a …

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    India-Malaysia Bond Gets a Boost: Defence, Tech & Diaspora in Focus

    by Aparna Gupta February 8, 2026
    by Aparna Gupta February 8, 2026

    The recent official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Malaysia marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. This is PM Modi’s first foreign …

  • Opinion

    The Great Indian Critical Minerals Pivot

    by Aparna Gupta February 3, 2026
    by Aparna Gupta February 3, 2026

    Critical minerals, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, rare earth elements (REEs), and others, are indispensable for electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy technologies, batteries, electronics, and defense systems. Global demand …

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    A Moving Mosaic of India: Expected Republic Day 2026 Tableaux

    by Aparna Gupta January 25, 2026
    by Aparna Gupta January 25, 2026

    The 77th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, promises to be a spectacular celebration of India’s constitutional legacy, cultural richness, and forward momentum toward self-reliance. Held along the iconic …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    Decoding the Proposed Defence FDI Relaxation

    by Aparna Gupta January 20, 2026
    by Aparna Gupta January 20, 2026

    In a move poised to reshape its defence landscape, India is contemplating significant relaxations in foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for the sector. Sources indicate plans to raise the automatic …

  • Opinion

    A Symbol With a Strategy: Reading India’s BRICS 2026 Message

    by Aparna Gupta January 14, 2026
    by Aparna Gupta January 14, 2026

    By unveiling the logo and website for BRICS 2026 this week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar did more than mark the start of India’s chairship preparations. He offered a carefully …

  • Opinion

    How Green Ports Are Becoming India’s Competitive Advantage

    by Aparna Gupta December 27, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta December 27, 2025

    India’s rise as a maritime power is no longer a distant aspiration—it is unfolding in real time along the country’s 7,500-kilometre coastline. Ports that once served as quiet gateways for …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    From Debt Relief to Data Centres: Decoding the Big Gains of India’s Ethiopia Outreach

    by Aparna Gupta December 18, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta December 18, 2025

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ethiopia marked a qualitative jump in the relationship, upgrading it to a “Strategic Partnership” and tying together trade, security, technology, and people-centric development. …

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    India-Jordan: Sealing a $5B Future with Historic Pacts

    by Aparna Gupta December 17, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta December 17, 2025

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Jordan from December 15-16, 2025, marked the first bilateral trip by an Indian PM in 37 years and coincided with the 75th …

  • Opinion

    Oil, Arms and Autonomy: Unpacking Putin’s India Visit

    by Aparna Gupta December 6, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta December 6, 2025

    Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi underscored that, in a fractured global order, the India–Russia axis is not relic but instrument: for New Delhi, a hedge on energy …

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    When Neighbors Become Lifelines: Operation Sagar Bandhu’s Deft Diplomacy

    by Aparna Gupta December 1, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta December 1, 2025

    The devastation wrought by Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka in late November 2025 was sudden and brutal. Floodwaters surged, landslides buried homes, and countless lives were upended in moments. In …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    Wings of Progress: How India’s Aviation Boom is Reshaping the Nation

    by Aparna Gupta November 19, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta November 19, 2025

    India’s aviation sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation, emerging as a key engine of national development and economic growth. What was once a network centered around a few major metros …

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    150 Years of Vande Mataram: Anthem of Unity, Resistance, and Pride

    by Aparna Gupta November 8, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta November 8, 2025

    Vande Mataram, one of India’s most potent symbols of unity and patriotism, marks its 150th anniversary this year with a nationwide celebration that reflects both its rich history and enduring …

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    How India and Romania Are Building a Future-Ready Partnership

    by Aparna Gupta November 7, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta November 7, 2025

    The recent bilateral developments between India and Romania highlight a significant push towards expanding trade and investment cooperation, alongside a shared determination to conclude the longstanding India-European Union (EU) Free …

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    The ASEAN-India Century: Charting a New Asia

    by Aparna Gupta October 27, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta October 27, 2025

    India’s engagement with ASEAN in 2025, underscored by Prime Minister Modi’s address at the 47th ASEAN Summit, marks a decisive step toward deeper regional cooperation based on shared history, cultural …

  • Opinion

    India and Mongolia: Riding the Winds of Spiritual Strategy

    by Aparna Gupta October 18, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta October 18, 2025

    Across the windswept Mongolian steppe, where history whispers through the grasslands, two democracies are scripting a new chapter in Asian diplomacy. India and Mongolia — civilisational cousins divided by mountains …

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    19 US Lawmakers Pressure Trump to Repair Relations With India

    by Aparna Gupta October 9, 2025
    by Aparna Gupta October 9, 2025

    A group of 19 US lawmakers has formally called on President Donald Trump to repair and reset US-India relations, expressing alarm over recent actions—especially new tariffs on Indian goods—that have …

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