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How much does it take to win an election
Without winning the trust of India’s richest, Rahul Gandhi has very little chance of putting up a fight in 2029 Let me begin with a provocative number — Rs 50,000 crore. That is how much […]
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India holds its ground on BRICS turf
New Delhi desists from choosing between Washington and Beijing The 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ (NSA) Meeting, hosted earlier this week by New Delhi and chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval, brought together the 11 […]
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Brexit’s long shadow
10 years after Brexit, Britain is still arguing about immigration, identity and sovereignty For much of the twentieth century Britain was admired for the predictability of its political system. Today, foreign observers increasingly see a […]
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America @250: Freedom’s Greatest Test Is Moral Leadership
In less than two weeks, the United States of America will commemorate one of the most remarkable milestones in the history of nations—the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It is a moment of […]
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AMERICA @ 250: AMERICANS’ EXPECTATIONS
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Independence, the nation finds itself at a moment of both pride and introspection. Over the past two and a half centuries, America has grown from […]
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Give-and-take shapes India-US ties
Évian encounter witnesses a transactional recalibration by PM Modi and President Trump “The G7 Summit and the high-powered meetings come at a time when the India-US relationship is in need of a reset. The bruises […]
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Islamabad’s moment on the global stage
As a major power, India must demonstrably remain strong-willed, but never appear churlish “The real issue for Pakistan is if it can convert the goodwill it has garnered to transform the country’s economy. This is […]
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Moving from war to deal in a deeply divided region
A fragile Iran deal masks deeper regional rivalries and uncertainties Even as the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was being repeatedly breached, the Iran war showed something that the world appears to have […]
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AMERICA AT 250: A TIME FOR COMPASSION, NOT FEAR
As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence, it is appropriate to reflect not only on the nation’s achievements but also on the values that have made it a beacon of hope for millions […]
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The SpaceX IPO made Musk a trillionaire. The old rules of capitalism no longer apply
The economic principles taught in school aren’t as relevant as hype, connections and total, arbitrary control Elon Musk is now the world’s first trillionaire, after his SpaceX exploration and satellite company went public on the […]
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Modi, Nehru & Rahul: Leadership matters
Regularly touring the country, meeting people at the grassroots, sharing meals with them, Rahul seems to be slowly developing the image of a popular leader “The BJP’s celebration of PM Modi surpassing Nehru, despite his […]
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Religious Freedom, Reciprocity, and the Future of India’s Democratic Promise
“The United States may reasonably ask whether the openness it extends to visiting religious leaders is being reciprocated elsewhere. More importantly, India itself may benefit from reflecting on whether such restrictions enhance or diminish the […]
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America at 250: The Perils of Excessive Power
As America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its Independence, it is an appropriate moment not merely for celebration, but also for reflection. Nations, like individuals, must occasionally pause and examine themselves—not only to […]
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The ‘harvest’ China wants is one India cannot afford
Diplomatic optics must not dictate India’s boundary negotiations with China When Luo Zhaohui, then China’s Ambassador to India, revived the idea of an “early harvest” in India-China boundary negotiations in 2017, India responded with skepticism. […]
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GST Dip, Gold Sales, and Growing Questions About India’s Economy
“History teaches that economic slowdowns rarely emerge overnight. They often begin with subtle signals: weakening consumption, slower business activity, declining tax collections, reduced investment enthusiasm, and increasing caution among consumers and enterprises. Individually, these indicators […]
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Race, religion, immigration & a killing in Britain
Police officers got distracted by allegations of racism while failing to recognize who had actually been attacked Britain likes to think of itself as a practical country. This is, after all, the nation that gave […]
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Join the Celebration of America at 250: A Historic Opportunity for All
In 2026, the United States of America will celebrate a milestone few nations have had the privilege to witness—the 250th Anniversary of its Independence. Two and a half centuries ago, a bold experiment in liberty, […]
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India’s strategic dilemma: from non-alignment to multi-alignment
The lawless acts and events of the Trump 2.0 era have become a testbed of strategic autonomy “The special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia, civilizational relationship with Iran and membership of BRICS have all […]
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Nehru’s legacy of science & right to question
Scientific temper refers to a way of thinking rather than a specialized body of knowledge On the death anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of […]
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How Iran has unified Israel’s regional rivals
Anxieties about Iran’s missile capabilities, proxy networks and nuclear ambitions have quietly accelerated new patterns of security cooperation across West Asia and the Caucasus For decades, Israel imagined itself as a lonely fortress in a […]
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Why the Bengal formula may not work in Punjab
Punjab’s real concerns are jobs, drugs and growth, not imported narratives of communal division. “BJP leaders ask Punjabis for an AAP-type chance to govern. The BJP has been part of Punjab’s inglorious political history. Its […]
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A 2026 World Cup that doesn’t rip off fans? Some cities are showing that it’s possible.
Philadelphia, Kansas City and Atlanta are among the hosts showing that price-gouging at this summer’s tournament is, ultimately, a choice Philadelphia has spotted an opportunity. A chance to burnish a budding reputation as one of […]
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This immigration policy is a winner. It just needs a champion.
Even the most anti-immigration voter will back a program that’s clearly beneficial to the country. Consider the field of AI. About 70 percent of the top AI researchers working in the U.S. were born or […]
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America at 250: A Celebration of Democracy, Freedom, and Human Dignity
The Indian Panorama Invites You to Join a Historic Journey There are moments in history that belong not merely to one nation, but to humanity itself. The approaching 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the […]
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Kerala’s Verdict: A Breath of Life for a Fading Congress
After years of decline, the party gets a chance to rebuild itself, unite the opposition, and reclaim its democratic relevance The return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala after a decade in the […]