A Strategic Pause Before the Storm In a surprise Sunday night reversal, Canada announced it would suspend its planned digital services tax on U.S. tech giants just hours before it was due to take effect. The move, aimed at salvaging high-stakes trade negotiations with the United States, comes amid renewed dialogue between Canadian Prime Minister…
A New Chief in a Time of Challenge India’s premier external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), is entering a pivotal phase under new leadership. On June 28, the Modi government appointed Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, as RAW’s new Secretary. He will take over from outgoing chief…
A Shocking Crime During a Festival On June 26, in Cumilla district of central Bangladesh, a 21-year-old Hindu woman was brutally raped in her own home during the Hari Seva festival. The attacker, identified as Fazor Ali, a local politician with alleged links to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), broke into the victim’s residence at…
A Perfect Military Response with Strategic Restraint Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the brutal Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 civilians, was a calculated, precision military operation by India targeting Pakistan-backed terror infrastructure. Despite early setbacks, the operation eventually demonstrated India’s military resolve, tactical adaptability, and adherence to strategic restraint under…
International Scrutiny on a National Tragedy In an unprecedented move, India has granted observer status to an expert from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to participate in the investigation of the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad—one of the most catastrophic air disasters in the country’s aviation history. The decision, reflecting a rare…
Henley’s 2025 Report Tracks Global Wealth Migration Patterns The Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2025, released by international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners, sheds new light on the evolving dynamics of global wealth migration. With data based on movements of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)—those possessing liquid investable wealth of USD 1 million or more—the report…
Ahmedabad’s Rath Yatra -A 148-Year-Old Tradition of Devotion Ahmedabad’s Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of India’s oldest and grandest annual religious processions. Dating back to 1878, it is second in scale only to Puri’s Rath Yatra and is marked by deeply rooted rituals, spectacular displays of devotion, and a massive public turnout. The 148th edition…
A Timeless Festival of Faith and Color The Rath Yatra of Puri, one of the most celebrated religious events in the world, unfolded this week in Odisha with its trademark grandeur—millions chanting “Jai Jagannath”, traditional music echoing across the sea breeze, and three towering wooden chariots rolling through the Grand Road in Puri. The centuries-old…
Robots, Galaxies, and Evolution: Humanity’s New Frontiers in Science Science is accelerating into uncharted territory—on land, in the air, through galaxies, and even deep within our DNA. From a jet-powered humanoid robot to a simulated model of the universe’s invisible matter, the pace of discovery is staggering. Here are four groundbreaking scientific advancements redefining what…
The Commonwealth Games and the Bid Process The Commonwealth Games, a legacy sporting event dating back to 1930, bring together athletes from across the Commonwealth nations every four years. Organized by the Commonwealth Games Federation (now known as Commonwealth Sport), the Games serve as a celebration of sport and cultural unity among member nations. Host cities are selected…
