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 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…
A Battle of Steel and Survival For years, the saga of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL) has been emblematic of India’s struggle to clean up its corporate debt mess. Once a prominent name in the steel sector, BPSL collapsed under loans exceeding ₹47,000 crore, making it one of the Reserve Bank of India’s “dirty dozen” defaulters flagged…
A New Era in Indian Air Power As India bids farewell to the legendary MiG-21s, which served as the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF) for over six decades, a new chapter begins with the induction of the indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A. The Ministry of Defence has signed a landmark agreement with Hindustan…
A Region on Edge Ladakh, often celebrated for its serenity and stark beauty, is today grappling with turbulence both political and social. For months, the Union Territory has witnessed protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections, as locals fear marginalisation of their land, culture, and resources. Against this backdrop of mounting anger, a fresh controversy has…
A Timely Move for India’s IT Industry At a time when global tech consulting faces uncertainty from U.S. visa policy changes and tightening outsourcing rules, India’s IT sector is reorienting its growth strategy closer to home. Accenture, one of the world’s largest consulting and technology services companies, is preparing to establish a new campus in Andhra…
Meloni Backs India as Key Player in Global Peace Efforts India at a Diplomatic Crossroads At the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a pointed observation: India can—and should—play a decisive role in resolving wars. Her remarks, delivered on the sidelines of a forum dominated by the crises in Ukraine…
Faith Betrayed by Scandal Delhi’s spiritual circles have been jolted by a disturbing controversy after Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, head of a well-known ashram in Vasant Kunj, went absconding following allegations of molestation. More than 15 women have stepped forward, accusing him of harassment, blackmail, and intimidation, shaking confidence in an institution long associated with moral and…
Should Private Campuses Become Public Roads? Bengaluru’s Traffic Mess Demands Real Solutions City Choking on Its Roads Bengaluru, India’s technology capital, is grappling with a crisis that overshadows its global reputation—the abysmal condition of its roads. The city’s Outer Ring Road (ORR), a vital artery for IT hubs and corporate offices, has become synonymous with…
