Raisina Hill

21/03/2026

India's strength lies in its diversity. On this joyous occasion of Eid, we celebrate the spirit of togetherness that defines our nation.

Warm Eid greetings from the Raisina Hill team.

13/03/2026

On March 14–15, the Bodh Gaya Global Dialogues come to Bihar Museum, Patna. Before you attend — read this. https://www.raisinahill.com/bodh-gaya-and-the-dialogues-shaping-asias-future/

02/03/2026

As spring arrives, we’re forced to confront a disturbing truth: violence has become respectable as long as it wears a uniform. This piece explores the clash between power unburdened by ethics and the spiritual courage of resistance. Read the full reflection here.

Here's a reflection on selective morality of modern power, rationalization of violence, and the misunderstood spiritual courage of resistance.

24/11/2025

Humming quickly activates the parasympathetic “rest and digest” system, helping reduce stress, calm inflammation, regulate breathing and heart rate, and improve digestion.

22/11/2025

Samarpan is special for Noida. The event planned for November 23rd evening at the Community Centre in Sector 108, is featuring beautiful Odissi dance performance by well-known dancer Kavita Dwibedi and her group.

Samarpan is a fundraiser for Anandshala run by Deshkal Society NGO in Noida. It showcases Odissi performance by Kavita Dwibedi.

02/11/2025

There’s a quiet revolution happening in Bihar, and its face is female.

Rely on Raisina Hill - Leading India news website: Rural women's political clout, driven by their lived experiences, is reshaping Bihar.

17/10/2025

As parties woo women with welfare promises, s*x workers in Muzaffarpur’s red-light district turn to piggy banks and self-reliance instead of politics

In Muzaffarpur’s Chaturbhuj Sthan, one of Bihar’s oldest red-light areas, a new kind of bank is taking shape - Gullak Bank.

15/10/2025

As the world observes World Food Day on October 16, why not pledge to adopt a healthier, planet-friendly diet?

Raisina Hill - Leading India: Make India Healthy Again. Healthy diets should be adequate, diverse, balanced, and moderate.

17/05/2025

Military operations rely on surprise to maximize impact and minimize resistance. By signalling its plans, India may have allowed Pakistan to prepare, potentially alerting terror groups or positioning defences.

Did India potentially undermine the element of surprise in its military action while launching Operation Sindoor?

14/05/2025

To honour a community? They speak of her vermilion.

To insult a community? They fantasize about stripping her.

To avenge a death? They invoke a woman from “their side” to symbolically humiliate “the other side.”

What Did Colonel Sofia Qureshi Do, Except Succeed? But, look at this BJP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah! Why Always a Woman?

08/05/2025

A Testament of Grief, Grit, and Grace

Operation Sindoor was not just a military reply; it was a moral reckoning as Sofiya Qureshi and Vyomika Singh stood shoulder to shoulder.

22/02/2025

Mahakumbh 2025 tragedies in Prayagraj and New Delhi were the result of poor judgment, inadequate planning, and hype created by leadership.

To combat the evils of stupidity, fear, and greed, it is essential to promote education and critical thinking.