In one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent history, an Air India aircraft on the Ahmedabad–London route erupted into flames, killing nearly all 242 people on board — including both pilots and the entire cabin crew. The tragedy has plunged the nation into mourning, left families devastated, and prompted urgent questions from aviation experts….
The United States today finds itself at a boiling point. President Donald Trump, once hailed by his supporters as a bold disrupter of the political status quo, now appears increasingly unhinged and isolated as his administration flounders amidst surging violence over his hardline immigration policies. What began as unrest in Los Angeles has exploded into…
In a world obsessed with celebrity astronauts and social-media-fuelled space billionaires, India has a peculiar way of sending its best into the stars—quietly, efficiently, and often, without fanfare. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is one such example. As he prepares to soar aboard the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station (ISS)—becoming the first Indian…
Once again, the Congress party has shown that when it cannot lead, it resorts to misleading. In its latest attempt to grab headlines, Congress has launched a frivolous tirade against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this time over India’s invitation to the upcoming G7 Summit hosted by Canada. According to the party and its dynastic leader,…
When Pakistan Lies and Congress Amplifies. It’s official—Pakistan has declared victory. No, not in war, diplomacy, sports, or science. But in memes. Yes, memes. Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan’s ever-earnest Information Minister, has triumphantly announced that his country has won the “meme war.” While most nations pursue economic growth, defend borders, or explore space, Pakistan’s crowning achievement,…
Some achievements transcend politics. And then there’s the Chenab Bridge—towering at 359 metres above the riverbed, outstretched the Eiffel Tower by 35 metres, and standing proudly as the highest railway arch bridge in the world. It’s not just an engineering marvel; it’s a testament to India’s resolve to connect the remotest frontiers through sheer willpower,…
In a country obsessed with cricket and cinema, Prof. Mayank Shrivastava of IISc Bengaluru has dared to ask the uncomfortable question: Can we build new IITs by just watching the IPL? His anguish is not misplaced. It’s a wake-up call that cuts through the noise of national pride built on celebrity, spectacle, and slogans. Prof….
In a grotesque display of political opportunism, the Congress-led Karnataka government turned what should have been a joyous occasion into a public tragedy. The state-sponsored “felicitation” ceremony for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) — celebrating their maiden IPL title win after 18 long years — quickly descended into a stampede that claimed 11 lives and left…
The cat is out of the bag. Pakistan’s decades-old nuclear bluff has finally been exposed—accidentally, and rather embarrassingly, by itself. In a striking development, the Advisor to India’s Defence Minister, in an interview with Republic TV, confirmed that Pakistan’s nuclear sites were indeed impacted during the recent Indian airstrikes, although they were not deliberately targeted….
Is India a constitutional democracy or a banana republic where threats of beheading and mob justice override the rule of law? The recent arrest of Sharmishta Panoli—a law student from Symbiosis—by Kolkata Police from Gurgaon, over allegedly “offensive” remarks against a minority faith, exposes the grim reality: we are fast surrendering to religious vigilantism in…
