Trump’s ‘unstoppable’ war rehash fails to assuage market fears

In his primetime address on April 1, 2026 , President Donald Trump delivered a high-stakes update on the ongoing military conflict with Iran, characterized by a mix of triumph, combative…

African countries’ responses to the US–Israel war with Iran: A message for India

African responses to the US–Israel war with Iran have been far from uniform. Africa has not responded under a coordinated leadership of the African Union or any regional bloc. Based…

Another ride with Grumpy Ver 2 

As our winter holiday in Doon drew to a reluctant close and the annual separation from Grumpy—my faithful but temperamental steed—loomed, I felt I owed him (and myself) one last spin before…

The battered half

India’s richest civic body, BMC, has a woman boss. That is swag achievement, by far. Mumbai now has three women in the financial capital’s administrative leadership – municipal commissioner, mayor…

Significance of the Vietnamese PM’s visit to Moscow

While the world is witnessing paradigm shifts in international relations, Vietnam continues to pursue a steady and pragmatic foreign policy rooted in its doctrine of multi-alignment. PM Chinh’s visit to…

Dark-world

1. Smog paints the sky, leaving it covered with sores,Cities and towns suffer, rivers and ponds cough.The world breathes in the pain, in smog that’s bad,When will people awaken, amazed by green?Should I pull it out, add something great, or let it run wild?Leaves quietly weep, trees stand dry and pale,Health moves like the ocean’s waves.Livelihood and the future fade, in a thick, hazy cloud—Is there any way to end the Earth’s dark time? 2. Slow hands that throw litter,…

Moving beyond awareness to acceptance in India

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day—a moment to pause, reflect, and recognize the experiences of millions of individuals on the autism spectrum. Yet, in 2026, awareness alone is no…

Tom Vattakuzhy’s surreal signature at KMB

Indian contemporary master Tom Vattakuzhy’s suite of works at Kochi Muziris Biennale consisted of a surreal creation of works created for short stories .Amongst all the works what stood out…

A ‘phishy’ tale of being hacked, attacked and temporarily unplugged

I never thought that this was going to be the longest ever flight, from Kolkata to Delhi. As I sat messaging my husband that I was all boarded and good,…

Art of the state

Francisco Castillo, Iowan and Trump voter, doesn’t want war. Isfahan resident Saman doesn’t want it either. He’s shocked and angry – war is worse than his worst nightmare. But what…