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The latest push by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to nudge companies into bringing call centre jobs back to the United States—and to mandate “American Standard English” proficiency—has been packaged as a consumer-first reform. It fits neatly into the political grammar popularised by Donald Trump and his “Make America Great Again” doctrine. But beneath the rhetoric…
When two former occupants of India’s highest offices casually redefine terrorism, it is not merely a difference of opinion—it is an indictment of a political culture that blurred the line between dissent and destruction for far too long. A recent video featuring Kapil Sibal and Hamid Ansari has reignited a deeply uncomfortable debate. Both men,…
In a landmark ruling that cuts through decades of ambiguity, the Supreme Court of India has delivered a verdict that goes to the very heart of India’s reservation framework—and its integrity. A bench comprising Justice PK Mishra and Justice NV Anjaria has categorically ruled that a person who converts from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to…
As the West Asia conflict intensifies with Iran at its core and coordinated strikes involving Israel and the United States, a familiar chorus has emerged—loud, indignant, and conveniently selective. The usual critics have lined up to denounce Washington, and more specifically Donald Trump, accusing him of warmongering and recklessness. Here’s the uncomfortable question many avoid:…
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…
In an era already burdened with geopolitical tensions, the world can scarcely afford reckless adventurism from those occupying the most powerful offices on the planet. Yet the alarming rhetoric and strategic thinking attributed to Donald Trump regarding the capture of Kharg Island raises precisely such fears. What is being contemplated is not a defensive military…
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…
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…
