A Victory Marred by Controversy The Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai was supposed to be remembered for India’s emphatic win over arch-rivals Pakistan. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 steered India to a five-wicket victory, securing the continental crown. Yet, the celebrations were overshadowed by an unprecedented drama during the post-match ceremony. Instead of lifting the glittering trophy, the…
A Region at the Heart of Contest For decades, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been a fault line in the India-Pakistan equation. While New Delhi insists the territory remains an integral part of India under illegal occupation, Islamabad uses it as both a political card and a buffer in its domestic politics. Yet today, the loudest…
Energy Rivalries Fuel the Backdrop Global energy politics is increasingly defined by tug-of-war strategies—where nations jostle to secure resources, diversify supply chains, and shield themselves from external vulnerabilities. With oil trade being reshaped by sanctions, alliances, and shifting demand patterns, the discovery of new reserves is not merely an economic event but a geopolitical one. Against this…
A Visit with Symbolism and Substance Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest visit to Jharsuguda, Odisha, was more than just a political address—it was a blend of sharp criticism of Congress’ economic policies and a showcase of India’s technological and developmental strides. Speaking at the ‘Namo Yuva Samabesh,’ Modi accused the Congress party of decades of…
India Dismantles Pakistan’s False Victory Tale A Familiar Stage for Familiar Claims The United Nations General Assembly has long been a stage where India and Pakistan spar over cross-border tensions, but this year’s exchange drew particular attention. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing the 80th UNGA session, claimed his country had repelled Indian “aggression” with remarkable…
A Manufactured Crisis on Repeat The United States is once again staring down the barrel of a government shutdown, a spectacle that has become more ritual than rarity. Each time, politicians blame each other while federal workers brace for missed paychecks. What makes this showdown different is not the mechanics—those are well rehearsed—but the hardened positions of…
A Strategic Alliance in the Energy Arena Iran and Russia have deepened their energy partnership with a landmark agreement worth $25 billion, signaling a major shift in the global nuclear landscape. Moscow’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, will spearhead the construction of four nuclear power plants in Iran—an ambitious expansion for a nation long battling energy shortages…
A Refiner Under Pressure Nayara Energy, one of India’s largest private oil refiners, has long been a vital player in global energy flows. Operating a 400,000-barrel-per-day refinery at Vadinar in Gujarat, the company traditionally exported gasoline, gasoil, and jet fuel to markets spanning Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. But its Russian backing has put it under…
Ladakh’s Long Standing Demands For years, Ladakh has witnessed peaceful agitations demanding full statehood and constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule to protect its fragile ecosystem, land, and culture. What began as a people-led campaign saw a sharp turn this September, when prominent engineer and activist Sonam Wangchuk intensified the movement through a hunger strike…
AI’s Expanding Grip Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to science fiction or niche labs. It now underpins healthcare diagnostics, financial forecasting, autonomous vehicles, education platforms, and even creative arts. With each breakthrough, the boundary between human capability and machine efficiency blurs further. Yet, alongside fascination, a darker unease lingers—what happens if AI surpasses human…
