Why China chose to stay on the sidelines of the war in West Asia

Merely because the People’s Republic of China has been peripheral to the conflict in the Gulf should not be taken to mean that it does not have the capacity to…

India, US and the limits of the Iran isolation strategy

Mind the gap: Under US pressure, India has gradually distanced itself from Iran. But it should go back to its traditional role as a bridge between rival blocs Isolating its adversaries…

Sabka malik ek hai

Recently, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi revealed something extraordinary about Operation Sindoor, a revelation that cut through the noise of hyper-partisan commentary and reminded India what its military…

Nitish Kumar must forthwith step down as Chief Minster

Mr. Nitish Kumar has resigned from his membership of the Bihar Legislative Council upon his election to the Rajya Sabha but has not yet relinquished his post of Chief Minister.…

Strategic security to economic growth, what secretary Sanjeev Kumar tells me

Defence is not only about security, but it will be a key driver of tech and economic growth. India’s defence production hit a record Rs 1.52 lakh crore in FY…

You don’t need more storage. You need planned spaces

Most of my writing is about organizing digital life. Ironically, the physical world—where we were first taught to “keep things in place”—is where we struggle just as much. This is…

Monetary policy April 2026 – A blueprint to tackle collateral risks 

Amid potential collateral risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict, the RBI, while keeping the repo rate intact at 5.5 percent, flagged comprehensive upside risks to inflation and growth dynamics.…

Why is the world craving sweet potatoes?

For centuries, sweet potatoes have quietly held their place in traditional cuisines across cultures, often seen as a humble, everyday staple. From rustic home kitchens to festive meals, they were…

Democratic change instead of a new ‘great game’ in Iran

For 40 days, the world witnessed a large-scale war between the Israel–US coalition and Iran. Now, a temporary ceasefire has been announced which will give room for talks. This conflict…

Netas need compassion: Why we must oblige

By Sonal Srivastava While on a state visit to India in February, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, the youngest president in the country’s history, was seen jogging in navy-blue shorts and…