Iran’s Diplomatic Gambit—and How Bharat Quietly Outmanoeuvred It
In diplomacy, every invitation carries a message. More importantly, every response sends one.Iran's invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral...
“For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow”: Why an Army Mess Tradition Should Stand the Test of Time
There are few institutions in the world where tradition carries as much weight as it does in the military. Uniforms evolve, weapons become more...
FCRA, Foreign Funds, Domestic Security and India-US Friction
Two months ago I wrote an article, Regulating Foreign Funds: A Necessary Tightrope Walk, about the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. I...
From Bharat’s Villages to the Skies Above: What the World Is Rediscovering About the Cow
A few weeks ago, I wrote in Goa Chronicle about an unusual journey.It was the story of Indian cow dung travelling from the villages...
India’s Message at the G7: A Nation Confidently Standing Up to International Pressures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks at the G7 Summit, delivered in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump, were significant not because they constituted...
From Conflict to Bargaining Power
Reports of a possible $3 billion transfer from the UAE to Iran have generated intense debate. The claim remains disputed and should therefore be...
