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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
A Slice of Salt: The Chanakya vs. Modi Gardener’s Guide
In a land far away, where wisdom was cultivated like an ever-blooming garden, there lived a man named Chanakya. Famed for his sharp mind...
Prime Minister Modi’s Mann Ki Baat: Connecting Hearts and Celebrating India’s Spirit
In his latest Mann Ki Baat address, Narendra Modi resumed his heartfelt dialogue with the nation, touching on a variety of topics. This address...
Where art thou PM Modi? People of Manipur cry out
In the northeastern state of Manipur, a region known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures, a complex web of challenges has cast a...
‘Health Centre’ or ‘Mandir’: Centre faces naming conundrum over Ayushman in Mizoram & Nagaland
The Centre’s recent decision to rename the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres to Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs (AAM) has ignited a wave of opposition...
Troubling Practices of Evangelical Groups: Luring Indians to the U.S. for Religious Conversion
Recent revelations have highlighted troubling practices by certain Christian evangelical groups accused of luring Indians to the United States to facilitate religious conversions. Concerns...
Owaisi’s ‘Jai Palestine’ in Indian Parliament is a Muslim appeasement ‘Nautanki’
In a surprising and unprecedented move, Member of Parliament (MP) Asaduddin Owaisi of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) concluded his oath-taking ceremony in...





