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Opinion

Restraint or Compulsion?

On 5 May 2026, speaking at a Pentagon press briefing on “Project Freedom”, the U.S. maritime security operation in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth...

War, Oil, and Hobson’s Choice: Trump’s Iran Dilemma and its Global Economic Risks

President Trump’s latest ceasefire extension is not a breakthrough; it is a pause inside a conflict that is...

UAE Exit Rewrites Oil Power

The UAE’s May 1, 2026 exit from OPEC and OPEC+ is a strategic, sovereignty‑driven move that weakens cartel...

SITI Odisha: From Planning to Transformation

When institutions change, the direction of a state often changes with them. Odisha’s decision to replace its legacy...

Regulating Foreign Funds: A Necessary Tightrope Walk

The proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, reflects the Indian government’s continuing effort to tighten oversight of...
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The Perceived Threat: Why the United States Might Be a Greater Concern for India than China

In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, the perception of threats and alliances shapes national strategies and foreign policies. While China has often been portrayed as...

The Wages of Sin is Death: A View on the Conflict in Palestine

The phrase "the wages of sin is death" aptly encapsulates the severe consequences that individuals or groups may face when engaging in or supporting...

India Does Not Need Another Mahatma; Instead, It Needs a Chhatrapati Shivaji

I understand that the headline might be surprising and you might have differing opinions. However, given India's current transformation into Bharat, I believe that...

Budget 2024-25: A Comprehensive Focus on Employment, Skilling, MSMEs, and the Middle Class

The Union Budget 2024-25, presented with a meticulous balance of ambition and pragmatism, highlights the government’s commitment to strengthening the economy while addressing key...

Indian Middle Class Always Gets Short Changed in the Budget

The Indian middle class, often touted as the backbone of the nation’s economy, has frequently found itself at the crossroads of government policy and...

India needs to create 78.5 lakh jobs annually in the non-farm sector: Economic Survey 2023-24

The Economic Survey 2023-24 underscores the pressing need for India to generate nearly 78.5 lakh jobs annually in the non-farm sector until 2030. This...
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