A New Era in Missile Defence In a development that has sent ripples through global strategic circles, China has reportedly fielded a prototype missile defence system capable of monitoring threats from anywhere on Earth. Described as the world’s first planet-wide detection network, the system—dubbed a “distributed early warning detection big data platform”—represents a major technological leap for…
Understanding NATO and Its Spending Rules The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), formed in 1949, is a 32-member military alliance built on collective defense — meaning that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. Its strength depends heavily on the contributions of each member state, both financially and militarily. NATO’s defense spending is measured as a percentage…
A Scholar in the Corridors of Power For decades, Ashley J. Tellis stood as one of the most respected voices in U.S. foreign policy circles—a bridge between Washington and New Delhi, admired for his intellect, diplomacy, and insight into Asian strategic affairs. A senior fellow and the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs at the Carnegie Endowment for…
Vedanta’s Expanding Footprint in Odisha Over the past two decades, Vedanta Group has steadily entrenched itself in Odisha’s industrial and mining landscape, building a strong presence through its aluminium, power, and mining ventures. The state’s rich mineral reserves—especially bauxite—have made it a cornerstone of Vedanta’s ambitions to make India a global manufacturing powerhouse. Now, in its boldest…
India’s Economic Rise on the Global Stage India’s economic transformation over the past decade has not only redefined its domestic landscape but also reshaped the global growth narrative. With robust GDP expansion, technological innovation, and a resilient private sector, the country has become a major driver of global economic activity. As traditional engines like China slow down, India’s…
The Age of Artificial Intelligence and Its Expanding Reach From virtual assistants and self-driving cars to creative writing and code generation, artificial intelligence (AI) has swiftly become the invisible hand shaping modern life. What was once a futuristic concept has now embedded itself into homes, workplaces, and entire economies. AI is not only transforming industries but…
Ukraine War Intensifies Amid Missile Talks The war in Ukraine, now in its third year, has seen a protracted struggle between Kyiv and Moscow, with both sides sustaining heavy losses and civilian hardship. As winter approaches, Ukraine faces repeated Russian missile and drone strikes targeting energy infrastructure, while Kyiv seeks advanced weapons to strengthen its…
A Storm Brews in India’s IT Giant The calm professionalism that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is known for was disrupted this month when news broke that India’s largest IT services company had laid off nearly 19,755 employees in the second quarter of FY26. What began as a corporate disclosure during earnings season has now snowballed…
The End of a Rebel’s Journey For over four decades, Mallojula Venugopal Rao, better known by his aliases Sonu, Abhay, or Bhupati, was one of the most influential figures in India’s Maoist movement. A soft-spoken man from Peddapalli in Telangana, Sonu’s life took a radical turn in the 1980s when he joined the People’s War Group, drawn…
The Channel That Changed Music Forever When MTV first aired in 1981 with “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles, it didn’t just launch a television network — it sparked a cultural revolution. For generations, MTV defined how people discovered and experienced music, turning music videos into a global art form. In the decades that followed,…
