The release and reception of films such as Uri: The Surgical Strike, The Kerala Story, and now Dhurandhar mark a clear shift in the tone of mainstream Hindi cinema. For decades, Bollywood approached themes of nationalism, terrorism, and geopolitical conflict with caution. Patriotism was often
The reported launch of Iranian ballistic missiles toward the U.S.-U.K. military base at Diego Garcia may not have resulted in a successful strike, but the incident has already triggered a deeper strategic debate. For years, Washington and Tel Aviv have operated under the assumption that Iran’s missile capability was largely limited to a range of […]
India recently stated at the United Nations that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends support for terrorism. Pakistan’s immediate response was predictable. Islamabad accused India of “weaponising water” and attempting to threaten Pakistan’s water security. The claim may sound dramatic in diplomatic circles, but it
When Justin Trudeau stood in the Canadian Parliament in September 2023 and accused India of possible involvement in the killing of Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, he did something extraordinary. He publicly pointed a finger at one of the world’s largest democracies and a major strategic partner without presenting verifiable evidence to the international community.
The arrest of six Ukrainian nationals and one American by India’s National Investigation Agency over alleged activities linked to Myanmar has triggered a swift diplomatic protest from Kyiv. Ukraine has demanded consular access and questioned the basis of the arrests, arguing that the allegations are not yet established. But the core issue for India is […]
India entered the recent Parliament session at a time of genuine national concern. The Middle East war was already threatening energy supplies, fuel markets were volatile, and reports of LPG disruptions were beginning to trigger panic buying in parts of the country. Parliament should have been the arena where the opposition pressed the government on […]
The recent Supreme Court order concerning the Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook chapter titled “Corruption in the Judiciary” has sparked an uncomfortable but necessary conversation about judicial language and restraint. In its observations, the Court questioned whether the academics involved in drafting the chapter possessed reasonable knowledge of the Indian judiciary
The United States has launched a sweeping investigation under Section 301 of its Trade Act against India and 59 other countries over alleged failures to curb goods produced using forced labour. Washington has once again positioned itself as the arbiter of global trade ethics, using domestic legislation to scrutinize the policies of sovereign nations across […]
The Supreme Court recently urged the Union government to revisit its policy on yellow dal imports and consider incentivising domestic pulse cultivation. The bench suggested that ministries and stakeholders should sit together and examine whether the current import framework is undermining Indian farmers. At first glance, this may appear like a reasonable policy
The ongoing war involving Iran has created genuine anxiety across energy markets worldwide. For India, the concern is even more immediate because a large share of its oil and LPG supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Any disruption in that narrow shipping corridor can quickly translate into shortages, price spikes, and panic among households […]















