In a stunning upset that has sent shockwaves through the American political landscape, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a first-generation Ugandan-Indian-American and Democratic Socialist, emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City, defeating […]
The Indian American New York mayoral candidate is perhaps reminding us of the idea of India, a sort of One Nation, Many Melting Pots. Who’s afraid of Zohran Kwame Mamdani? The 33-year-old Democrat candidate for […]
While many countries support the IAEA’s role in non-proliferation, they demand respect for national sovereignty and equal access to nuclear technology. “Safety of nuclear facilities – enrichment plants, fuel fabrication units, power plants, waste storage […]
Anonymous The best way to disincentivize warmongering is to hold the decisionmakers directly accountable. Currently, however, decisionmakers are immune from the consequences of their decisions under the Westfall Act. “Mangu-Ward is correct in her assessment […]
By any measure, the world today stands alarmingly close to the precipice of a global war—arguably the closest it has been since the end of World War II. The escalating Israel-Iran conflict, marked by missile […]
India’s tough message on terrorism and Pakistan will find more takers if it plays to its advantage it being a secular, stable and rule-abiding democracy History and literature are replete with references to not ‘shooting […]
While the structural logic of the partnership remains robust, what is needed is a reset that is marked by clarity and mutual commitment Just a few months ago, India and the United States appeared poised […]
The G7 invite to India is an attempt to mend fences and set in motion a quiet reset of relations at the highest level “A concrete starting point for restoring economic momentum is the revival […]
Consider this: India’s per capita GDP still hovers around $2,480, compared to Japan’s $33K or Germany’s $54K “A forward-looking economic agenda would include a progressive wealth tax, higher marginal rates on capital gains and closing […]
The world’s richest man and the president of the United States are now openly fighting From the moment Elon Musk bounded onstage, midriff bared, to campaign for Donald Trump, cynics predicted that the two men’s […]
The decline of Pax Americana might just be the invitation the world needed to imagine and create something better, based indeed on a genuinely rules-based order and not exceptionalism. By Khushi Mishra & Dr. A. […]
In the summer of 1984, a tragic and defining chapter unfolded in Indian history—Operation Blue Star, a military action ordered by the Indian government under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, to flush out Sikh militants, including […]
In a nation that has long held aloft the torch of academic freedom, intellectual pursuit, and free speech, recent developments under President Donald Trump’s administration point to a dangerous departure from foundational values. In a […]
In quantum physics, observation matters. AI processes data, but it doesn’t “observe” in the same way as humans do. Artificial intelligence (AI) is doing things we once imagined only humans could do. It can do […]
Since seizing real power in 2001 by ousting Keshubhai Patel within his own party, the BJP, Narendra Modi has governed through a calculated mix of deception—relying on fiction, half-truths, strategic omissions, and outright lies to […]
What can be more pathetic than the BJP MP accusing the unfortunate women who lost their husbands in Pahalgam, of lack of “courage” and “training” to fight terrorists? The popular but much-mocked Devi Lal, former […]
A clear and compelling narrative that uses international law and indisputable facts will help India in its fight against cross-border terrorism Given that Pakistan has been sponsoring and abetting terrorism against India and has not […]
The US is facing a slowdown owing to the fallout of Trump’s tariff policies, compounded by Moody’s unprecedented decision to downgrade its credit rating. The big worry is the prospect of a prolonged conflict. Given […]
The fact that India must engage in diplomatic clarification suggests a concern that its actions might be misread, misframed, or lost in the noise of global crises The deeper question is not whether India can […]
Netanyahu must not be allowed to get away with mass murder The joint statement by the leaders of Canada, France and the United Kingdom, and announcements by the U.K. and the EU to pause trade […]
A professor’s arrest for posts points to misuse of law against dissent In an unconscionable act, a professor of political science at Ashoka University, Ali Khan Mahmudabad, was arrested on Sunday by the Haryana Police […]
President Donald Trump’s recent tour of the Middle East in May 2025 has laid bare the contours of a new U.S. foreign policy—one that unapologetically prioritizes economic interests over traditional diplomatic alliances or democratic advocacy. […]
“Ultimately, America’s intervention reflected a pragmatic blend of nuclear risk management, geopolitical rivalry with China, and economic foresight. By acting decisively, the U.S. not only helped stabilize a volatile region but also reinforced its soft […]
For China, the idea is not to win the trade war by returning to old terms, but to make the war irrelevant by building new coalitions and supply chains that dilute US leverage. “While Washington […]
The manner in which social media Frankenstein monsters have trolled Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his daughter is beyond the pale of any civilized society. “But Operation Sindoor has revealed yet another category of people […]
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