India at Democratic Tipping Point, Op-Ed Argues

An op-ed in The Hindu argues that recent student protests and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike signal a 'democratic tipping point' in India, calling it the 'Indian Monsoon'—a moment for reflection and reform. While highlighting India's technological and digital advances, it warns of growing worries over exam credibility, jobs, inequality, and polarized discourse, urging a renewal of constitutional values and a focus on inclusive, AI-ready development.