Tariffs, Tensions, and India’s Energy Equation A fresh wave of geopolitical tension has emerged after U.S. President Donald Trump reignited the debate over India’s Russian oil imports. Months after imposing a 25% tariff on Indian goods in response to New Delhi’s continued crude purchases from Moscow, Trump has now asserted that India will soon stop buying Russian oil. His…
Odisha’s Renewable Growth Journey Odisha has steadily positioned itself as a hub for industrial and infrastructure development, balancing economic growth with sustainable initiatives. The state has leveraged policy incentives, strategic land allocation, and a skilled workforce to attract both domestic and international investors. Over the past few years, Odisha has emerged as a preferred destination for renewable…
Two Suicides, One Department in Uproar Haryana’s police force is reeling after two back-to-back suicides—first that of senior IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, and then Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sandeep Kumar—each leaving behind deeply troubling notes. What began as a single act of despair has now spiraled into a tangled web of allegations involving corruption, caste…
The Rise of AI Conversations Artificial intelligence is reshaping the very foundation of India’s technology services industry — one chatbot at a time. Once known as the world’s call-center capital, India is now at the crossroads of another digital revolution: AI-driven automation. Chatbots and generative AI agents are replacing thousands of customer-service representatives, transforming how businesses interact…
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…
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…
Trump’s Familiar Mix of Flattery and Surprise Few global leaders command attention quite like Donald Trump. Whether in or out of office, his remarks often blur the lines between diplomacy and showmanship. Over the years, Trump has praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as close allies while at times making startlingly candid comments about Pakistan. His…
An Uneasy Neighbourhood India and Pakistan, born from the same historical upheaval in 1947, have shared a relationship marked more by hostility than harmony. Decades after Partition, the two nuclear-armed neighbours remain locked in disputes over territory, ideology, and cross-border terrorism. Despite intermittent attempts at peace, mistrust continues to dominate the narrative. Kashmir remains the central flashpoint,…
