Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In 2025, Uttar Pradesh—India’s most populous and historically complex state—stood at the centre of a remarkable transformation. Long viewed through the prism of political volatility and developmental challenges, the state instead offered a year defined by spiritual magnificence, economic momentum, infrastructural ambition and a calendar packed with cultural, sporting and business milestones. From the sacred banks of the Sangam in Prayagraj to the buzzing trade floors of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh emerged not just as a participant but as a pace-setter in India’s growth story. At the heart of…

New Delhi: As the sun dips below the winter haze of New Delhi on December 30, long shadows stretch across Raisina Hill and beyond, inviting reflection on a year that unfolded like a high-stakes political thriller. In 2025, India— the world’s largest democracy— navigated bomb blasts and border flare-ups, bruising electoral contests and sweeping economic reforms, all while wrestling with deep social divides and turbulent global winds. At the centre of this whirlwind stood Prime Minister Narendra Modi, firmly in his third term, steering a coalition government through choppy political…