The Many Faces of Gandhi

M Vinay Rao “Gandhiji”—haven’t most of us heard that name all our lives? Over the years, it has carried different meanings and emotions. I have formed my own understanding and perceptions of the name—ones that evolved based on the circumstances in which I encountered a particular “Gandhi.” As time passed, the feelings attached to the…

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Mossad’s Silent Hand: How Israel’s Intelligence Strengthened India’s Shield Against Conspiracy

In the theatre of geopolitics, nations are tested not only by visible adversaries but also by unseen forces seeking to derail their rise. India, on its path to becoming a global power under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, has faced such covert challenges. Yet in these moments of uncertainty, unlikely friendships and quiet interventions emerge, reshaping…

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Does India really need the Cup?

Does India need the Asia Cup trophy to prove to future generations that it won the tournament in Dubai? Really, is this some notarised affidavit to be produced before a sceptical grandson in 2075? ‘Look beta, here is the original Cup, hence your grandfather is telling the truth’. Absolute nonsense. Victories are written on the…

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