Best Of The Week: The Stories Worth Your Time

Your Week's Worth

Dear Reader,

Swarajya now commits to publishing only one or two well-researched, in-depth articles each day — on politics, economics, technology, foreign policy, culture, and more.

No fluff. No filler. Just what's worth your time. Here’s the best from this past week:

1. Why India’s Best Researchers Struggle to Build Real-World Technologies

India produces "research" in bulk, but then why don’t we see more homegrown innovations in the market? A fundamental disconnect between academia and industry is stalling progress. Patents gather dust, startups struggle for funds, and global competitors race ahead. Can India bridge the gap?

2. How India Helped Thwart a Coup in Bangladesh

A coup attempt against Bangladesh’s Army Chief was foiled—with India's help. With pro-Pakistani factions still in the ranks and Islamists having a free hand under Yunus administration, the danger isn’t over. How did India play a crucial role, and what’s at stake for the region’s stability?

3. The End of Cheap Labor? Why China is Going All-In on Robots

Factories buzzing with robots, production lines running without human hands—China is automating at breakneck speed. As wages rise and its workforce shrinks, can automation keep its manufacturing dominance intact? Or is this a sign of a calculated strategy of dominance in robotics?

4. Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive: A Strategic Miscalculation?

Hailed as a turning point, Ukraine’s push into Russian territory was celebrated—until it wasn’t. Within months, Kyiv lost more ground than it gained. What went wrong? Did media narratives mislead the world on the war’s on-ground reality? What does military strategy say?

5. BJP Gains In Tamil Nadu: From Coimbatore & Kanyakumari to Chennai

A party once struggling for votes in Tamil Nadu is making inroads. Relief work during the floods, challenging misinformation, and grassroots outreach—how has this political shift unfolded? And what does it reveal about voter sentiment?

6. Magic, Medicine, or Myth? Modern Times And Mayong’s Occult Practices

Can ancient healing rituals coexist with modern laws? Assam’s crackdown on ‘magico-medicine’ is sparking debates over culture, tradition, and regulation. With centuries-old practices under scrutiny, where should the line be drawn?

That’s it. One to two stories a day. No clutter, no noise—just sharp, meaningful insights.

You see, dear reader, these are stories that truly deserve to be researched and told in depth. They require triple the research and triple the time to create (and read)—but they’re worth every second.

Make space for what truly matters. Read what’s worth reading.

Until next week!