Vaishali Menon writes on the architecture of Indian political decision-making — the Cabinet rooms, the PMO, the party working committees where the public outcome is actually negotiated. Her work runs on long-cultivated sources and archival reconstruction of turning-point moments.
Recent work
Myanmar President's Delhi Visit Reinforces India's Strategic Autonomy in Southeast Asia
Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing will visit India from May 30-June 3, holding talks with PM Modi and participating in business forums. The visit spans Delhi, Bodh Gaya, and Mumbai, marking the first presidential visit since Myanmar's military takeover in 2021.
India Advances Green Strategic Partnership With Norway as Europe Relations Enter Golden Era
Prime Minister Modi's Norway visit establishes a Green Strategic Partnership focusing on clean energy, blue economy, and green shipping. The partnership leverages India's scale with Norwegian technology while advancing the $100 billion EFTA investment commitment.
India Champions Reformed Multilateralism as BRICS Tackles Global Governance Crisis
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the BRICS session on global governance reforms, emphasizing UN Security Council expansion and the need for multilateral institutions to reflect contemporary realities rather than post-World War II structures.
India Slashes Oil Royalty Rates to Counter Import Dependence
The government has rationalised royalty rates for crude oil and natural gas extraction, reducing onshore crude royalty from 16.66% to 10% and offshore rates from 9.09% to 8%. The move aims to stimulate domestic production by state-run ONGC and Oil India as global energy prices remain elevated due to West Asian conflicts.