SCO Summit and a Shifting Geopolitical Stage The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, has drawn global attention not just for its scale—hosting 10 member states and 20 invited leaders—but for the symbolism of three major powers sharing a platform. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Russian President Vladimir…
Festival Joy Overshadowed by Fear As Mumbai prepares for the grand finale of the Ganesh festival, a period marked by devotion and massive public gatherings, an unsettling threat has put the city on edge. A message received by the police claimed that human bombs were planted in 34 vehicles and warned of large-scale devastation using…
Celebration with a Purpose As the nation gears up to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17, Odisha has chosen to mark the occasion with a welfare-driven gesture. The state government will distribute work orders for 50,000 houses under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, aligning the day of festivity with a promise of social…
Bihar’s Crucial Electoral Battle As Bihar heads toward another high-stakes Assembly election, the political atmosphere is thick with promises, controversies, and competing narratives. Long regarded as one of India’s most politically vibrant states, Bihar has often set the tone for national debates on governance and electoral behavior. This time, one demographic is clearly at the centre of…
Odisha Emerges as India’s Next Semiconductor Hub with Intel-Backed Projects India has declared semiconductors a strategic priority, with the government committing billions in incentives to reduce dependence on imports and build a resilient technology ecosystem. While states like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have attracted attention, Odisha is quietly emerging as a significant player in this…
Trump’s ‘Make in America’ Vision Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has sharpened his long-standing “Make in America” narrative. For him, the measure of global corporations is not just their innovation but the extent of their commitment to U.S. jobs and manufacturing. This emphasis came into sharp focus when Trump hosted a glittering…
A Relationship Once Celebrated The personal camaraderie between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once hailed as a symbol of deepening bonds between the world’s largest democracies. Their joint rallies, warm exchanges, and visible chemistry gave the impression of a partnership rooted not just in diplomacy but in mutual admiration. Yet, as former U.S. National Security…
Apple’s Growing Bet on India Apple, the world’s most valuable technology company, has been steadily expanding its retail network in India, one of its fastest-growing markets. On September 4, 2025, the tech giant opened its first store in Pune—Apple Koregaon Park—marking its fourth official outlet in the country. With India becoming central to Apple’s global…
An Image That Spoke Volumes The recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin offered more than formal speeches and ceremonial gatherings. A striking photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un smiling together has become emblematic of an evolving geopolitical moment. To many…
A Ride That Stole the Spotlight At the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, a seemingly routine car ride between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin drew global attention. What began as a short commute in Putin’s Russian-made Aurus limousine stretched into a 45-minute confidential discussion, highlighting the…
