From Confrontation to Cautious Engagement India and China, two of Asia’s most powerful neighbours, have experienced a turbulent relationship marked by deep-rooted border tensions and geopolitical rivalry. Relations reached a boiling point after the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, which led to a prolonged freeze in diplomatic and people-to-people exchanges. Now, five years later,…
UNESCO: The UN’s Guardian of Global Heritage The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II to promote peace through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO is best known for its World Heritage Site designations, which include globally iconic…
A Diplomatic Balancing Act: Why These Visits Matter India’s growing influence on the global stage is being strategically consolidated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-nation visit to the United Kingdom and Maldives from July 23 to 26. The tour reflects New Delhi’s commitment to nurturing vital bilateral relationships—one with a major global power undergoing geopolitical…
The UPI Controversy That Shook Bengaluru Bengaluru, a city long celebrated as a torchbearer of India’s digital economy, is now witnessing a surprising reversal. Across food carts, kirana stores, and roadside stalls, signs now read: “No UPI, Only Cash.” This quiet but growing resistance stems from a recent wave of panic among small and unregistered traders, triggered…
How Pakistan Always Cries in the UN At nearly every global forum, especially at the United Nations, Pakistan has made it a ritual to raise accusations against India—be it about Kashmir, water-sharing treaties, or broader regional peace issues. Despite consistently being seen by many nations as lacking credibility, Islamabad continues to frame itself as a…
A Booming Market in the Digital Age India’s smartphone sector—one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving in the world—has shown strong growth once again. According to a recent report by global technology research firm Canalys, smartphone shipments in India rose 7% year-on-year, reaching 39 million units in the April–June 2025 quarter. This uptick reflects easing inventory…
A New Era of Aerial Firepower for Indian Army In a strategic milestone for India’s defence modernization, the Indian Army on Monday received the first batch of three Apache AH-64E helicopters from the United States, marking a historic step toward enhancing its aerial strike and reconnaissance capabilities. The choppers arrived at Hindon airbase aboard a massive Antonov…
A Land Rich in Resources Odisha, one of India’s most mineral-rich states, holds a strategic position in the country’s economic map with abundant reserves of iron ore, coal, bauxite, manganese, and chromite. Its mining sector has long been the backbone of the state’s revenue generation and industrial development. With over 75% of its non-tax revenue…
A Legacy Questioned The recent exclusion of the Paika Rebellion of 1817 from the NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook has sparked a major political and cultural row. The Paika Bidroha, often regarded as a significant episode in India’s anti-colonial struggle, particularly in Odisha’s historical narrative, has been labeled by critics as a glaring…
A Humanitarian Breaking Point in Gaza As Israel’s war in Gaza stretches into its 21st month, a coalition of 28 nations, including the UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia, has issued its strongest condemnation yet, declaring that the war “must end now.” The statement reflects a growing international frustration with both the scale of civilian suffering…
