Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in his Independence Day speech, reportedly threatened to launch a “signature campaign” — a theatrical flourish aimed at linking the recent Pahalgam terror incident with the question of statehood. He avoided naming the Supreme Court, but the subtext was clear, given that Chief Justice Gavai is overseeing petitions…
By picking trade fights with half the planet, US President Donald Trump seems determined to make “America Great” — on everyone’s nerves. From imposing tariffs on India, Brazil, and China to making off-the-cuff diplomatic pronouncements that offend allies and embolden adversaries, Trump is steering the United States into dangerous, uncharted waters. His erratic behaviour is…
Trump’s tantrums won’t derail Bharat’s rise in AI, semiconductors, or sovereign decision-making India stands today at the cusp of technological transformation—building its own AI stack, investing in semiconductor self-reliance, scaling up military manufacturing, and expanding its space frontiers. These aren’t slogans. They are sovereign goals backed by intent, investment, and international credibility. Enter Donald Trump—loud,…
There was a time when the Indian judiciary was held in awe—an institution that struck down excesses of the executive, defended the rights of citizens, and embodied the conscience of the nation. Today, that reverence is in steep and dangerous decline. And it’s not merely an angry whisper on the street—it’s a roaring discontent felt…
Has being a Brahmin in today’s India become a stigma? Are we witnessing a silent social witch-hunt of an entire community under the garb of “historical justice”? Sadly, yes. Across the country, Brahmins—despite their contributions in shaping India’s intellectual, administrative, and cultural legacy—are increasingly being vilified, shamed, and targeted. The hatred isn’t subtle anymore; it…
Why the Amarjit Dulat episode deserves more scrutiny than spin I’m rather tempted to make that ‘viral video’ the subject of this week’s column. It’s the one where a journalist poses a pointed question. The camera rolls. And what the nation sees next is both shocking and revealing—a former RAW chief, yes, one of India’s…
India’s transformation from a regional power to a formidable global military and technological force is no longer aspirational—it is steadily becoming a strategic reality. The latest testament to this evolution is the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) bold pursuit of indigenous bunker buster missile capabilities, which could soon become a game-changer in the country’s…
West Bengal, the land of Renaissance thinkers and revolutionary firebrands, today bleeds under a regime that has buried morality and ethics deep into the Bay of Bengal. For over 13 years now, Mamata Banerjee has lorded over the state as if it were her fiefdom. What was once a culturally vibrant and politically conscious state…
In a world increasingly threatened by violent extremism under the garb of religion, it’s time for democracies to wake up from their slumber. Islamic terror is not a regional problem anymore—it is a global cancer. If left unchecked, it threatens not only Israel or India, but the very fabric of liberal democracies. The time for…
Let’s face it. In a democracy, debate is healthy. Even necessary. Accidents—no matter how tragic—deserve investigation, accountability, and introspection. But increasingly, a breed of journalists (or should we say activists with press cards?) has turned national tragedies into ideological rampages. Their factory-fitted outrage activates faster than any black box recorder—and the blame, of course, must…
