US-India Relationship: Complex Realities Behind Diplomatic Rhetoric

November 25, 2024

The evolving dynamics of global power have illuminated the intricate and often paradoxical relationship between the United States and India. Despite public displays of camaraderie, this relationship is fraught with underlying tensions and conflicting intentions. A recent statement by Sputnik’s Dimitri Simes Jr. brings to light the complexities inherent in...

Sardar Patel: Guardian of India’s Unity and Relevance in Today’s Bharat

October 31, 2024

As India celebrates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it is essential to reflect on his towering contributions, not just to the political landscape of post-independence India, but also to his visionary stance on unity, Hindutva, and the shaping of the nation’s identity. Fondly known as the “Iron Man...

FCRA violations and other Key allegations against NGOs: Are they Threat to India’s Sovereignty?

October 15, 2024

Recent investigations by the Income Tax (IT) Department have exposed serious discrepancies in the activities and funding patterns of several prominent NGOs, shedding light on their links with foreign entities and anti-national activities. These revelations raise questions about the roles these organizations play under the guise of charitable causes. This...

Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh: Revival of Islamists or Talibanization of the Nation?

August 30, 2024

In a move that has sparked widespread concern, Bangladesh’s caretaker government on Wednesday lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, a controversial Islamist party. This decision marks a significant rollback of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s policies, who had taken a firm stance against the party’s role in stoking violence and several...

Unpacking Abhinav Chandrachud’s viral video

March 18, 2024

The arguments posited on exclusion of Jews warrant a nuanced understanding of the demographic realities and the historical migration patterns. Recent developments have brought attention to the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 (CAA), with particular focus on its exclusion of certain religious groups. A video featuring advocate Abhinav Chandrachud discussing the...

Bangladesh gears up for 2024 polls amid controversies over Sheikh Hasina’s rule

November 17, 2023

Elections in Bangladesh are scheduled for January 2024. A strong ally of India, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, plans to run for office again. Since 2009, Hasina and her Awami League have ruled. But Sheikh Hasina’s government has been charged of electoral manipulation and authoritarianism. This is when America comes into...

Turkish election and its relevance to India

May 15, 2023

The Turkish election for the President and the Parliament took place on Sunday (14 May). Political pundits and analysts place a high value on this election. It will not only decide Erdogan’s fate and determine whether Turkey stays committed to gaining political support from Islamic religious positions or strives to...

Sinking Pakistan descends into more chaos, anarchy

May 10, 2023

Pakistan has travelled on a long road to becoming one of the most corrupt countries, polluted in soul, and policy, intolerant towards diversity and engulfed in anarchy. The rot stenches not only in country’s political system, but also on financial structure, with the nation almost on the verge of bankruptcy,...

Should India take lead to form Sanatan confederation?

May 2, 2023

A fortnight ago, The Telegraph reported prevalence of anti-Hindu hate in schools in Britain. It, quoting study by the Henry Jackson Society, found that Hindu pupils are being “held responsible” for the actions of India and facing xenophobic slurs from white pupils. Instances like Hindu students being bullied to convert...

Nip Khalistan 2.0 in the bud, crush the fangs

March 28, 2023

The Khalistan movement has its roots in the 1970s and 1980s, when there was a wave of violence and terrorism in Punjab, which eventually led to the Indira Gandhi government launching a military operation to suppress the movement. Some Sikh groups still believe and seek a “complete closure” of Operation...