Diplomacy with Dignity

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to India isn’t just another diplomatic pageant — it is a milestone in the evolving India-Germany relationship, setting the tone for a pragmatic, future-focused partnership that spans economic dynamism, security cooperation, people-to-people mobility, and shared global priorities. What’s more, Chancellor Merz’s engagement — including the humane lifting of…

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Commodities at Historic Lows: The Massive Under Allocation That Could Spark a Multi-Year Boom

The commodity cycle is upon us, yet global portfolios remain woefully under positioned. Historically, the last major commodity Supercycle peaked with allocations around 12% in global investment portfolios, but today, we’re hovering at approximately 3%—a staggering 75% drop. This under allocation comes at a time when structural conditions are arguably more bullish than in previous…

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Duryodhana, in despair, was saved by the enemy Arjuna

Ugraśravā, seated amidst the sages in the sacred forest of Naimiṣāraṇya, continued his narration to Śaunaka and the assembled seers. When Arjuna, transcending the bounds of mortal power, performed deeds beyond human reach, and when the cruel humiliation of Duryodhana met with the unbounded mercy of Dharma’s son, Janamejaya was filled with astonishment. A strange…

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