As we proudly present the sixth issue of India’s World, we feel a strong sense of fulfilment, satisfaction, and gratitude for the not-so-easy journey we have undertaken over the past year. India’s World was born out of a deep belief in the power of stories—stories about India and its relationship with the world. For me and my team, India’s World has become more than just a publication; it’s a shared dream, nurtured by the passion of our contributors and readers who believe in our ability to narrate the story of this complex, beautiful, and diverse place called India.
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REFORMING INDIA’S DEFENCE INDUSTRY

Volume 1 Issue 6

Nov - Dec 2025

The Argument

For decades, India’s rise as a global power has been shadowed by its dependence on foreign arms. Now, a quiet revolution is unfolding in its defence sector. From record-high domestic ...
| November 3, 2025

Cover Story

| November 3, 2025

Insight

Marching Toward ₹50,000 Crore in Defence Exports: Rajinder Bhatia on India’s Global Ambition

India’s journey toward defence self-reliance is gathering unprecedented momentum. The private sector has begun to play ...
| October 31, 2025

Geopolitics

History

As independent India’s first homegrown jet fighter aircraft, did the Marut truly fail? What is its ...
| November 1, 2025
As private players began taking a larger role in India’s defence sector, it is important to ...
| November 1, 2025

Authors & Books

In an age when history has escaped the classroom to become part of public debate, a ...
| November 2, 2025

Travel

Kyiv, City Under Siege

| November 4, 2025

BOOK REVIEWS

Editor’s Note

Editor’s Note

| November 2, 2025

The Last Word

One of the defining attributes of a great power is its ability to produce the weapons it needs for its own defence. Only a handful of nations meet this standard—the United States, Russia, and France among them. That capacity rests on an advanced industrial base and technological sophistication. A rising China has now joined their ranks