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The latest assessment by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) should put to rest a persistent misconception in strategic circles—that Bharat can afford to remain complacent about its nuclear deterrent. The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 estimates that Bharat now possesses around 190 nuclear warheads, overtaking Pakistan’s stockpile of 170. While the numerical gap is modest,…
The question is no longer whether Donald Trump can survive controversy. The question is how many political, legal, diplomatic, and economic setbacks the Trump administration can absorb before even his most loyal supporters begin asking uncomfortable questions. The latest blows have come not from political opponents, but from America’s own institutions. In a significant setback,…
There was a time when the legendary Indian cricketer Mohinder Amarnath famously described the national selectors as a “pack of jokers.” The remark reflected the frustration of an era when selection often appeared inconsistent, conservative, and occasionally baffling. Decades later, that criticism has largely lost its relevance. Today’s Indian selectors may still make unpopular decisions,…
Retirement is supposed to be the reward for decades of hard work. It is meant to provide financial security, peace of mind and the freedom to enjoy life without the pressures of earning a monthly income. Yet, for thousands of retirees across India, retirement has become a period of anxiety, uncertainty and, in many cases,…
A Disaster Waiting Or Hyderabad’s Ticking Bomb The devastating fire accident in a Delhi hotel that claimed 21 lives, including a large number of foreign nationals, should not be viewed merely as another tragic headline destined to disappear from public memory after a few days of television debates and official condolences. It should serve as…
Former Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has done what many public figures today hesitate to do—speak a simple truth that should not be controversial in a civilized society. His suggestion that if Friday prayers or any religious practice causes inconvenience to the public, suitable adjustments, including staggering prayer timings, should be considered, is not an…
A passing remark by the Chief Justice of India appears to have triggered a national debate that is far bigger than the word that sparked it. While commenting on the growing tendency to attack constitutional institutions through social media, the Chief Justice reportedly referred to certain elements as “cockroaches.” Predictably, outrage arrived faster than facts….
India today stands at a fascinating crossroads. It is simultaneously battling global uncertainties and pursuing ambitious dreams. It is the world’s most populous nation, the fastest-growing major economy, an emerging military power, and a technology hub that increasingly competes with the best in the world. Yet, it remains heavily dependent on imported energy and vulnerable…
A terrorist attacks the nation from outside the constitutional framework. An anarchist politician attacks it from within. That is why the latter can be far more dangerous. The recent outrage expressed by Trinamool Congress leaders over alleged hostility faced by MP Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to violence-hit areas in West Bengal would have evoked…
For nearly one-and-a-half decades, West Bengal under Mamata Banerjee and the All India Trinamool Congress was repeatedly accused of turning a blind eye to unchecked illegal infiltration from neighbouring Bangladesh. What was once dismissed by critics as “political rhetoric” now appears to have exploded into a national security concern. Reports emerging from the border districts…
