From Power to Exile: The Fall of Sheikh Hasina In a dramatic turn of events last August, Bangladesh’s long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned amid a massive student-led uprising and fled to India. Her 15-year rule came to a crashing end after nationwide protests against a controversial job quota system escalated into violent clashes. The uprising, which…
IPO Boom: A Sign of Economic Maturity and Market Confidence Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) serve as vital indicators of economic confidence and market development. They not only provide companies with capital to expand but also give investors access to emerging and high-growth sectors. Globally, however, 2025 has seen subdued IPO activity, weighed down by macroeconomic…
Aadhaar, Citizenship, and the Voter List Controversy A heated legal and political controversy has erupted over the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, a state heading toward Assembly elections in 2025. The key contention: whether the revision process oversteps its constitutional mandate by linking voter eligibility to…
Nvidia – The Powerhouse Behind the AI Revolution Nvidia Corporation, founded in 1993, has evolved from a graphics processing unit (GPU) manufacturer for gaming into a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing, and data center infrastructure. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company’s processors now form the backbone of AI systems used in…
India’s Evolving Security Landscape in a Tense Neighbourhood India’s geopolitical environment is becoming increasingly turbulent. Surrounded by nations with shifting allegiances and complex power equations, India faces a web of regional challenges. From rising Chinese influence to instability in South Asia, the threats are no longer limited to direct military engagement. In this volatile setting,…
Vedanta’s Powerful Legacy Meets a Crisis Moment For decades, Vedanta Ltd has stood as one of India’s most influential natural resources conglomerates—operating across metals, mining, oil, and gas. It is widely viewed as a symbol of Indian industrial ambition, having acquired global assets and built a robust presence in energy and mining. Yet, this legacy is…
Tragedy Sparks a National Reckoning India’s aviation industry is facing renewed scrutiny after a devastating crash on June 12 claimed the lives of at least 270 people. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London, plunged to the ground less than a minute after take-off from Ahmedabad airport. It marked one of the worst…
Social media Fame – A Dangerous Obsession Among Youth In today’s digital world, where viral fame is just a few likes away, social media has become both a stage and a trap for young people. Platforms like Instagram etc have turned attention into currency — and for some, no price seems too high to pay….
Tragedy in Ahmedabad Raises Questions The catastrophic crash of Air India flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad on June 12 has reignited debates over aviation safety and aircraft reliability in India. The London-bound Boeing Dreamliner plunged into the BJ Medical College hostel building just seconds after take-off, claiming 260 lives—241 passengers and crew onboard and 19 people on the ground….
A Major Milestone in India’s Aerospace Journey India is on the cusp of a transformative moment in its defence and aerospace capabilities. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to roll out the first Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet from its Nashik facility by the end of July 2025. As the most advanced variant of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, the…
