When global economies are still struggling to regain balance after the devastating shock of COVID-19, the world scarcely needed another reckless geopolitical gamble. Yet that is precisely what it has received under the leadership of Donald Trump. The ongoing confrontation with Iran—pursued in close coordination with Israel—is increasingly raising an uncomfortable question across diplomatic corridors…
In India, corruption often thrives not because it is hidden, but because it is inconveniently visible. Everyone sees it, yet no one acts. The story of a so-called “Hi-Tech Textile Park” in Telangana is a chilling reminder of how political power across party lines can converge—not to serve the public, but to plunder it. This…
When a nation is in financial distress, leadership is measured not by speeches but by sacrifice. In that sense, the decision of the Parliament of Sri Lanka to abolish pensions for its lawmakers is nothing short of historic. By a decisive vote of 154 in favour out of 225 members, Sri Lanka has scrapped lifetime…
The spectacle that unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday was not merely disappointing — it was disgraceful. When elected representatives abandon debate for disruption, Parliament ceases to be a temple of democracy and risks turning into a theatre of political street-fighting. The Opposition’s conduct in storming the well of the House, shouting slogans, and…
If reports are to be believed, India’s discredited Opposition is now preparing yet another dramatic move — a motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The alleged draft, reportedly prepared by the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee, is being circulated among Opposition parties. The question, however, is simple: what exactly is…
In the last decade, India has witnessed a quiet but decisive transformation within its defence establishment. Under the leadership of Narendra Modi, the NDA government has pushed a series of reforms that have steadily expanded the role of women across the Indian Armed Forces and paramilitary services. What was once a symbolic presence has now…
As a media practitioner and, more importantly, as a concerned citizen of this country, I write this with deep anguish. India’s democracy rests on three pillars—politics, the judiciary, and institutions that regulate public life. When one pillar weakens, the system trembles. When more than one begins to lose credibility, the tremors become impossible to ignore….
Pakistan today appears trapped in a strategic storm of its own making. From its volatile western border with Afghanistan to mounting internal unrest and growing regional distrust, the country is facing simultaneous pressures that expose deep structural weaknesses in its security and political establishment. For a nation long accustomed to projecting power through its military…
For observers of international relations, the latest decision by the United States to grant India a 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian oil marks yet another diplomatic victory for New Delhi. It reflects a growing acknowledgement in Washington that India cannot be pressured into compromising its national interests merely to suit shifting geopolitical narratives. For…
Is the Gulf War now stretching its shadow into the Indian Ocean? That question is no longer rhetorical. It is strategic — and it matters deeply to New Delhi. The reported sinking of IRIS Dena by a US submarine nearly 370 nautical miles off the edge of Sri Lanka’s international waters has triggered more than…
