Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Thackeray Reunion: Resurrection or Political Farce?

The sudden warmth between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray has triggered predictable excitement in sections of Maharashtra’s political commentariat. Old photographs are being dusted off, emotional appeals to “Marathi asmita” are resurfacing, and whispers of a united Thackeray front challenging the BJP—especially in Mumbai—are growing louder. But beneath the optics lies an uncomfortable question: is…

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No one in whole world can match sacrifices made by Sikh Gurus for humanity, country: Amit Shah

Panchkula (Haryana): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday recalled the sacrifices made by the Sikh Gurus for humanity and asserted that the Narendra Modi government did not leave any stone unturned in highlighting the Sikh Guru tradition before the country and the world. Shah was addressing a gathering this evening at the ‘Sahibzaadon Ko Naman’…

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Big day for India-US cooperation: Indian envoy on LVM3 launch of US communication satellite

New York/Washington: The successful LVM3 rocket launch of US BlueBird Block-2 is a very important day for the India-US partnership in the field of space, India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra has said. The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) LVM3 rocket on Wednesday successfully launched the 6,100 kg US communication satellite AST SpaceMobile’s…

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India’s Space Leap

When ISRO’s LVM3-M6 thundered into space carrying the United States’ BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, it was tempting to see it as just another successful commercial launch. That would be a serious underestimation. What unfolded was not merely a rocket ascent but a strategic statement: India is no longer just offering affordable access to space—it is…

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Christmas Under Siege: When Fear Replaces Faith

Jesus Christ preached neither conquest nor coercion. His message was disarmingly simple yet morally demanding: love thy neighbour, turn away from hatred, and resist injustice without surrendering compassion. Christmas, which marks the birth of Christ, embodies this philosophy—not as a political statement, but as a civilisational ethic rooted in humility, peace, and freedom of conscience….

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Understanding Sanatana Dharma as a Way of Life

Sanātana Dharma is not merely a religion; it is a civilisational way of life anchored in continuity, tolerance, and inner discipline. For centuries, Hindus have lived with remarkable restraint—absorbing invasions, conversions, and disruptions without pursuing retaliation or domination. This restraint must never be mistaken for weakness. It reflects deep cultural confidence, historical consciousness, and civilisational…

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