Ankita Sen writes on the India story — how the country tells itself about itself, and how that self-understanding has shifted across seven decades. Her work sits at the seam of history and current affairs, with particular attention to the language public figures use about the nation.
Recent work
Canada Navigates Trump Trade Pressure as North American Dynamics Shift
Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc remains optimistic about resolving trade disputes with the Trump administration through bilateral arrangements, as the US chose not to extend the USMCA by July 1. The uncertainty creates potential openings for other trading partners in the North American market.
India Maintains World's Cheapest LPG Rates Despite ₹89 Price Rise
Despite recent price hikes totaling ₹89, India's domestic LPG remains the cheapest globally, with the government absorbing over ₹960 per cylinder in subsidies. Ministry data shows Indian households pay significantly less than Pakistan, Bangladesh, and developed nations like the US and Canada.
Gen Raja Subramani Charts Tri-Services Integration as New Chief of Defence Staff
General NS Raja Subramani has assumed charge as India's Chief of Defence Staff, with tri-services integration and theaterisation implementation as priority mandates. His background as Military Advisor at the National Security Council Secretariat positions him to advance critical defense reforms amid regional security challenges.
Corporate India Rallies Behind Modi's Import Reduction Call Amid Energy Crisis
Leading industrialists including Gautam Adani and Sunil Bharti Mittal backed Prime Minister Modi's call to reduce fuel and gold imports as geopolitical tensions drive up energy costs. The corporate support signals alignment between government policy and business strategy on reducing India's import vulnerabilities.