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Aura can sustain an actor in the tinsel world. Not in politics. Tamil cinema’s matinee idols who reached the top did so on the back of a well-oiled political structure. The stars who didn’t heed the lesson have been consigned to flashbacks
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A journalist who spent a few days in Ladakh prior to the violence on September 24 shares his impressions from the ground. Ladakhis are fearful of land alienation and seek the protection of the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule and statehood. Sonam Wangchuk may be in jail but he is the local with street credibility
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Pakistan-Saudi defence agreement solidifies a new strategic reality. It raises the stakes for both India and Iran, and may prompt several countries in West Asia to recalibrate their doctrines. While the pact has been designed for deterrence, it may usher in a new volatile reality in West Asia
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The fuss over H-1B fees misses an important point: it’s a political response to the uneven distribution of globalization’s spoils. The U.S. will keep getting talent, but along with India it has to find a way to spread benefits of economic growth to offset more backlash
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The Supreme Court upheld that political parties aren't workplaces under the POSH Act, excluding women in politics from legal protections against harassment, highlighting urgent need to expand the law's scope
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The Trump administration's decision to revoke sanctions exemptions on Iran's Chabahar port reveals a troubling pattern of strategic incoherence that may ultimately benefit China while undermining America's long-term interests in Central Asia
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The recent defence deal between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has wide ranging implications for several countries including India, the Arab world, Israel and the U.S. Much depends on whether the Saudi intention is limited to gaining capability to counter Israel or will it try to empower Pakistan as well
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Nepal's Gen Z protests and political turmoil challenge India’s diplomacy, testing its Neighborhood First policy. India seeks to balance cautious optimism with strategic engagement as Nepal undergoes significant political changes
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The real test lies not in television debates or press statements but on the ground—will Gandhi’s gambit strike a chord with voters, or will it fade into yet another episode of political shadowboxing remains to be seen
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RSSFACTS: A recent article by Kesari sparks debate on religious conversions in Kerala, with the RSS challenging missionary activities. The controversy revisits historical anti-conversion measures and their impact on India’s religious landscape
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Bangladesh recently asked the visiting Pakistani foreign minister to apologise for the mayhem unleashed 54 years ago. Successive Pakistani governments have sidestepped the issue but it refuses to go away. The events preceding Bangladesh’s liberation are an albatross that limit the efficacy of Pakistan’s outreach
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In a world where external developments are increasingly shaping economic and strategic landscapes, C-suite executives and board directors could learn valuable leadership lessons from PM Modi
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Critical minerals are a key currency for geopolitical power. It is within this context that a mineral partnership with Saudi Arabia acquires renewed salience. In the evolving Indo-West Asian corridor, such a collaboration could recalibrate supply chains and position India as a more resilient actor in the emerging mineral economy
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GST 2.0 introduces a simplified tax structure, reduces rates on essentials, and supports MSMEs, boosting economic growth while improving affordability for consumers and businesses alike
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Countries are using residency and Golden Visa programmes to attract India's wealthy and skilled professionals, reshaping India's global economic, diplomatic, and cultural influence while posing domestic challenges
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An emergency Arab-Islamic summit has condemned Israel's actions against Hamas leadership while Gulf states activate joint defence mechanisms, putting US diplomatic influence and Middle East stability at a critical crossroads
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The country’s economy is not in a good shape and a critical cabinet selection has met with opposition. However, Karki’s first moves showed that she has a grip on the situation. That said, there remain unknown risks confronting Nepal which will make the job of interim PM hard
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Beginning with the war on terror that US embarked on in 2001, the country has seen an erosion in its reputation as a reliable security partner. The recent incidents in Qatar and Poland have only added to the narrative that the security umbrella is full of holes
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RSSFACTS: The Sarsanghchalak, or Chief Mentor, leads the RSS, with the position evolving over its 100-year history. The role has been passed down through nominated leaders, ensuring organisational continuity and ideological integrity
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West Bengal’s CM launched an unprecedented personal attack in the Assembly on the national leadership of her primary rival in the forthcoming state assembly election. It was a calculated move to protect her support base among Muslim voters and dispel a suspicion that she has a tacit understanding with the BJP
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The tragic deaths of Gen Z protestors in Kathmandu on September 8 has its roots in the frustration they experience over lack of livelihood opportunities in the country. Linked to is the failure of political parties to create conditions that could provide the country’s young with hope
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Ill-informed commentary from a section in the US suggests that India is a strategic freeloader in a manner similar to NATO allies. That is a wholly inaccurate portrayal of the bilateral relationship which is based on a two-way flow of advantages. Also, India is charting its own path to enhance its Comprehensive National Power
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RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat referenced HV Seshadri’s The Tragic Story of Partition, critiquing Congress leadership for compromising Bharat's unity, highlighting their exhaustion and political bargaining, while showcasing RSS efforts in protecting Hindus and Sikhs
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It ticks all the right boxes by protecting the base which contributes the bulk of GST revenue while moving most items of mass consumption to a lower slab. That’s the template all political parties agree on
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Her accusations against two cousins and frustration with her sibling has come after a steady erosion of power within the party. Kavitha’s isolation and the likelihood that the fallout of her exit will be negligible is a clear sign of the pecking order in not just in BRS but also other family-dominated political parties
