What began as a show of brute force has now spiralled into a textbook case of geopolitical miscalculation—and at the center of it stands Donald Trump, a leader increasingly isolated, both abroad and at home. Barely three weeks into the conflict with Iran, Trump’s rhetoric has shifted from chest-thumping bravado to visible frustration. His recent…
The arrest of American national Matthew VanDyke by India’s premier counter-terror agency has triggered an unusually sharp diplomatic undercurrent—one that goes far beyond a routine consular issue. At its core lies a fundamental question: should India yield to external pressure or uphold its sovereign laws when national security is at stake? VanDyke, along with six…
If the latest developments emerging from the investigations of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are to be believed, the prolonged violence in Manipur may not be merely a tragic ethnic conflict—it could be something far more sinister, orchestrated, and global in design. The arrest of six Ukrainian nationals and one American citizen has blown the…
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….
