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With the passing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a global axis of Shia political theology has been shaken, carrying implications that extend well beyond...
Danino has created a substantial and qualitative scholarly legacy in his own lifetime and continues quietly on his chosen path away from public glare,...
The specific question in the strategic circle abounds about how amenable Iran is to regime change
For countries like Bharat that have not jumped blindly into war hysteria, there are opportunity and equivalent challenges in West Asia engagement.
Netanyahu has been repeatedly addressing the Iranians, reminding them of their ancient ties with the Jews and encouraging them to overthrow the Shia...
The infrastructure hardening that protects data from kinetic attack may simultaneously expose it to a subtler, more permanent threat – absorption...
For India, the conflict in West Asia is neither abstract nor distant. It carries immediate national consequences
Jammu and Kashmir is in a period of political transition, but figures like Farooq Abdullah are rare – those who've not just taken part in history...
These developments unfold amid deteriorating law and order, mutual accusations of political interference, and growing concerns over electoral...
The recent admission by US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau makes it clear that the US does not want India to become its peer. How does...
The next soldier will not bleed, will not tire, and will not hesitate. It is already being built, and the race to send it to war is underway.
The path ahead will require patience, continued engagement and responsible governance
Ultimately, it is Sanātana Dharma that provides the key to navigating this complexity, and Bharat is embracing this approach by leveraging its...
To address Hinduphobia, it is important that global academic, media, and policy discourses approach Hindus and their faith with fairness, intellectual...
By recognising Great Nicobar’s potential and advancing its development, the Modi government has taken a key step to strengthen India’s long-term...
Though the Jamaat's total tally of seats in the general elections is minuscule as compared to the BNP, its performance is, by all measures, a red...
The first Mandal moment transformed the grammar of the Indian state by democratising access to public institutions. This one may democratise the...
If Iran were to become a US client state, as Donald Trump hopes, China would suddenly find itself vulnerable in a region where it hopes to exercise...
Lt Gen Hasnain's appointment as Governor of Bihar now allows him to bring decades of experience in leadership, governance, and public engagement into...
If the Congress believes that by indulging in such acts it will regain its lost support base, the path for the party's revival definitely seems...
The interim government has damaged what was once a thriving economy
Iran always knew this day would come. For two decades it built a warfare architecture that could not be centred, could not be decapitated, could not...
In a match that saw tumbling of records, the men in blue exorcised all the demons and not only scripted history but even defeated history
The United States at some stage would have to tone down its end state if the current situation continues.
The quiet but powerful change of peaceful protests may well be one of the most telling indicators that the Valley is gradually moving away from the...
By 2026, over 18,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras are operational across the country, serving over 15 lakh customers daily and generating savings exceeding Rs...
In the high-stakes game of modern geopolitics, the "Cloud" is no longer an abstract digital ether; it is a physical, vulnerable target.
With a policy of non-cooperation set by the CM herself, it is not surprising that Droupadi Murmu was insulted in West Bengal and the event she graced...
Celebrating women's achievements also means acknowledging these courageous literary voices that helped reshape the conversation on dignity, freedom,...
While 'Operation Gazab Lil Haq' may project strength, its very existence underscores a failure of foresight, policy and governance
India is also showing the world how women can take the lead in handling newer tools and technologies
The operation began with a massive Israeli air strike involving 200 combat aircraft, which attacked 500 targets in western and central Iran within a...
The book is a commendable effort to lay out a balanced analysis of the Indian policy landscape in a style accessible to the general readers
The historical significance of the 7 March speech by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has now been recognised far beyond Bangladesh
What was unnecessarily marred for years by Justin Trudeau’s vile, politically motivated agenda has now been replaced by a mature, interest-driven...
India’s only option is securing its energy security and ensuring our diaspora is not dislocated or disturbed from this region
If there is one key set of tropes and themes which have marked the most compelling forces within the RSS-BJP narrative, these have to be those of...
Is the spontaneous expression of devotion, nostalgia, and collective cultural memory something to be viewed with suspicion?
The religion of your ancestors needs to be respected and honoured. Conversion to a different faith does not and should not mean renouncing one’s...
Lt Gen Hasnain commanded the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, one of the most sensitive operational formations of the Indian Army
Rahul Gandhi needs to get his act together. Unless he scores in the upcoming Assembly elections, he cannot hope to lead the INDIA alliance
Rajaji Utsav has reopened an old debate about Chakravarthy Rajagopalachari’s legacy and the political order that emerged under Jawaharlal Nehru...
If the past two decades stabilised Bihar’s political grammar and extended the Mandal framework to its logical limits, the next phase must move...
The 2015-’16 Madhesi blockade happened, with an irresponsible mainstream and social media arousing deep anti-India feelings.
The essence of sovereign equality, enshrined in the UN Charter, transcends geopolitical convenience
While the war may continue for longer than Netanyahu and Trump had thought of, UAE government continues to carry out confidence-building measures &...
With J&K emerging as the winner of the prestigious Ranji Trophy 2025-26, the state has carved a special place for itself in the cricketing world as...
Managing domestic unrest while balancing these competing relationships is likely to remain a major challenge for Pakistan, as regional tensions...
Gulf countries understand the game Iran is playing. The question is whether they can hold their nerve, sustain their defences, and resist being drawn...
Khalistan’s the killer frost. India’s red lines are etched: no compromise on sovereignty