Opinions
The pivot to the hard right
The world is at the mercy of a few technocrats and authoritarian rulers Controlled fire was perhaps one of the most defining moments in human evolution as the ability to cook food gave humans the […]
Donald Trump
As I See It
Trumpism and the way forward for India
“Trump’s ego-driven decision-making has influenced major global events, such as trade negotiations and alliances. If his ego is hurt, he becomes very vengeful. I think India is discovering this grim and sad reality about Trump. […]
Perspective
The MAGA turn: Global fallout and India’s dilemma
India cannot blame Western xenophobia while succumbing to it at home “Normally, domestic and foreign policies of countries are inter-related. The Trump administration demonstrates that by aligning its foreign policy with its MAGA supremacism. The […]
Canada
Looking ahead: Challenges galore for those seeking immigration
TORONTO (TIP): “Poaching the best and ignoring the rest” appears to be the new immigration mantra of the developed and flourishing West that it wants to portray and implement in 2026. Conveying a strong message […]
Comments
A Familiar Drumbeat of War: On President Trump’s post-the US is “locked and loaded”
At the very dawn of a new year—when churches, synagogues, mosques, and homes across the world were praying for peace, restraint, and renewal—an ominous note intruded into the global conscience. In a post on Truth […]
Opinions
2025 : The year of Trumpism
US-India relations have sunk to a new low, with the Cold War era distrust returning “As for the NSS, three things have so far been clarified. First, that Trump would like to, as it were, […]
Breaking News
Trump plans to ‘permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries’
Donald Trump announced the plans a day after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday, November 27 that he planned to suspend migration […]
Perspective
The Comey and James dismissals are a reminder of Trump’s lawlessness
Monday brought good news for two of Donald Trump’s most hated enemies: the former FBI director James Comey, and the New York state attorney general, Letitia James. A federal judge dismissed the sham indictments the […]
Breaking News
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill on Wednesday (November 12, 2025) night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores […]
Breaking News
Need to bring in talented people, don’t have many in US: Trump on H-1B visa
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Donald Trump appears to have softened his stance on his administration’s aggressive push on H-1B visa reforms, acknowledging the need for specialized foreign talent to fill critical roles in the […]
United States
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme
Indian professionals are among the largest cohort of H-1B visa holders WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): An American lawmaker will be introducing a bill to “completely eliminate” the H-1B visa programme and take away the pathway to […]
Opinions
G2 won’t be music to India’s ears
The new deal between the US and China is all about give and take “One thing is clear: the threatened decoupling of the Western and Chinese economies is not around the corner. The race now […]
United States
Trump’s Kill at Will: Says no need for a declaration of war
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Donald Trump on Thursday, October 23, insisted that he could continue to launch strikes against alleged drug traffickers abroad without Congress first passing an official declaration of war. “I’m not going […]
United States
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ad
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): An Associated Press report quoted US President Donald Trump as saying late Thursday, October 23, that he was ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs […]
Breaking News
‘It’ll be big insult to US if we don’t get Nobel Peace Prize’: Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Donald Trump has said it will be a “big insult” to America if the Nobel Peace Prize is not awarded to him even though he has ended over seven global […]
As I See It
India must not miss the fine print of Gaza peace plan
Delhi’s answer must be to keep Gaza de-hyphenated, Kashmir decoupled and the Gulf and Europe on side. “India should focus on t hree metrics. First, Hamas’s written reply via Qatar. The plan lives or dies […]
United States
Trump signs executive order rebranding Pentagon as Department of War
Directive will make Department of War secondary title and is way to get around need for congressional approval WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday , September 5, to rebrand the […]
Breaking News
Maryland deploys more law enforcement to Baltimore amid Trump’s threats to send troops
BALTIMORE (TIP): With President Donald Trump’s threat to send National Guard troops into Baltimore in the air, Maryland leaders said Friday, September 5, that they will pour more of their own resources to further bring […]
As I See It
Has India been blindsided by Donald Trump?
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is currently facing the greatest test of his career “Why did India go so wrong in assessing that Trump 2.0 would be so inflexible on trade issues? After all, the […]
United States
Social Security Celebrates 90 Years of Service to the American People
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Social Security Administration (SSA) commemorated its 90th anniversary on August 14, marking its unwavering commitment to the financial security and dignity of millions of Americans. Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed […]
United States
Donald Trump Says Chicago Is ‘Probably Next’ After Washington, DC Crackdown
Chicago Immigrants Worried About ICE Raids While At Work WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Donald Trump said Friday, August 22, that Chicago, Illinois will “probably” be the next city the administration will deploy federal troops, officers […]
Breaking News
Trump confirms plans for ‘economically severe’ sanctions if Russia doesn’t move on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Trump says Russia needs to show willingness to seriously talk about the end of the war in Ukraine, as he travels to his meeting with Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. Trump also […]
Breaking News
Trump releases revised tariffs for 70 countries; India remains at 25%, Pakistan’s rate slashed by 10%
While August 1 was the tariff deadline, the new levies will come into effect from August 7 WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India will face tariffs of 25 per cent on its exports to the US as […]
United States
Donald Trump was reportedly told his name appears in Epstein files; Democrats want Pam Bondi to testify
Senator Adam Schiff, a California Democrat, responded to the report by calling on Ms. Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee. WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi […]
Breaking News
Parliament paralyzed for 4th day as Opposition protests over Bihar SIR
NEW DELHI (TIP): Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were disrupted for the fourth consecutive day of the Monsoon session on Thursday, July 24, as the Congress-led opposition staged noisy protests over the ongoing Special […]