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Modi-Putin-Xi optics expose Trump’s India miscalculation – MoneyControl

In Tianjin, India used the SCO platform to demonstrate that its economic policies will not be dictated by punitive duties. Despite the United States slapping a 25 per cent penalty on New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil, PM Modi stood flanked by Putin and Xi, projecting a united front on the stage of multipolarity. The […]

Turning Trump’s tariffs into triumph – Sadhguru

Right now, one more adversity that we are facing is the trade and tariff issue. Many things are being done in an attempt to globally isolate India. But the nation is on an upsurge. We have risen beyond that point where we can be bullied into doing things which are against the national well-being. – Sadhguru […]

Whitewashing History: Distortions, doublespeak and the jizya tax – Utpal Kumar

Rulers like Firoz Shah Tughlaq and Aurangzeb openly used jizya to coerce conversions. … European traveller Niccolao Manucci observed of Aurangzeb: “Many Hindus who were unable to pay jizya turned Muhammadan to obtain relief from the insults of the collectors.” – Utpal Kumar In the contemporary academic climate of Bharat, there has been a fast—and easy—way to […]

Time to cut our dress according to our cloth – Makarand R. Paranjape

Instead of pretending to be a world-beater, entirely self-sufficient, isn’t it time to sing a different tune and mend fences with Trump? In the present context, conciliation signals strength, not loss of sovereignty. – Makarand R. Paranjape Indians simply cannot get enough of Donald Trump. Throughout his immensely fractious and intensely vituperative election campaign back […]

Hamas’s starvation campaign exposes Western hypocrisy – Joseph Rozen

The only intentional starvation occurring in Gaza is what Hamas inflicts on Israeli hostages. The shocking images of Evyatar David and Rom Braslavsky, which Hamas itself released to pressure Israel, clearly show who is deliberately starving whom. – Joseph Rozen Hamas’s propaganda against Israel resonates widely in the Western world, not out of moral compassion […]

Asim Munir: Time to call out Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail – Shashi Tharoor

The danger is not just Pakistan’s bomb—it is the cosy geopolitical arrangement that allows nuclear threats to flourish unchecked. When the international community rewards provocation with partnership, it emboldens the very forces that imperil peace. – Shashi Tharoor  From 1947 to Kargil, Pakistan’s generals have lost every conventional war they’ve fought. But they’ve mastered a … … Continue reading →

Street dogs must not pay for willful human neglect – Nanditha Krishna

Humans created the man-dog relationship, using the animal for companionship and security. Dogs are our friends and Indian laws have protected and safeguarded them.  The inefficiency and corruption of our civic bodies should not be a reason to cause them suffering and cruelty. – Dr. Nanditha Krishna On August 11, a Supreme Court bench of […]

India’s Russian Oil Buys: Nine facts Trump is not telling you – Piyush Mishra

India’s energy policy is transparent, compliant, and stabilising for global markets. The world’s most populous nation has found a way to keep its lights on without breaking the rules. … So, while India is among the top buyers of Russian oil, it is certainly not alone. The West’s own allies and rivals continue to import Russian […]

Kamal Haasan’s war on Sanatan Dharma – Prosenjit Nath

Kamal Haasan’s political activism and cinematic projects reflect a persistent effort to vilify Hinduism. – Dr. Prosenjit Nath On August 3, 2025, Tamil actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan, speaking at an event organised by the Agaram Foundation, declared that “education is the only weapon that can break the chains of dictatorship and Sanatan.” He urged students to […]

Karl Marx’s personal failings shaped a brutal, violent ideology – Utpal Kumar

Marx’s personal life was a microcosm of the ideology he birthed: violent rhetoric, personal manipulation, moral inconsistency, and relentless exploitation. – Utpal Kumar An ideology often mirrors its chief architect. Communism is a prime example. While many try to lay its atrocities at Joseph Stalin’s feet, the seeds of violence, exploitation, and ruthlessness lie deep […]