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Global economic tides are shifting, and one of the ripples threatening to lap onto India’s shores is the specter of heightened U.S. tariffs. Moody’s Investors Service, in a recent cautionary analysis, warned that Washington’s evolving trade policy—particularly under a scenario of protectionist escalation—could hurt India’s manufacturing ambitions, dampen export momentum, …
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin just days after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced steep oil tariffs, the timing was impossible to ignore. For the West, particularly Washington and its NATO allies, this was more than a routine diplomatic conversation—it was a signal. In …
The rugged cliffs of the Dangrek Mountains, straddling the border of Thailand and Cambodia, are home to an 11th-century marvel — the Preah Vihear Temple. Built during the reign of the Khmer Empire as a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, it has stood for centuries as a symbol of …
Shibu Soren (11 January 1944 – 4 August 2025), affectionately called “Dishom Guru” or “Guruji,” was the political and spiritual spearhead behind the creation of Jharkhand. Born in Nemra village (now in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand), from a Santal tribal family, he was deeply affected by the murder of his father, …
Satya Pal Malik (b. 24 July 1946 – d. 5 August 2025) culminated a long political journey when he assumed gubernatorial roles in Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Meghalaya, Bihar, and Odisha between 2017 and 2022. His tenure coincided with transformative and contentious events, including the abrogation of Article 370 in J&K. Throughout, Malik oscillated between …
On August 5, 2025, a sudden and violent cloudburst struck Dharali village near Harshil in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. In mere minutes—around 1:45 pm—a torrent of water and debris, estimated to be unleashed by over 100 mm of rainfall, cascaded down the Kheer Ganga catchment, transforming a peaceful settlement into a zone of …
When former U.S. President Donald Trump recently referred to India as a “dead economy,” the global reaction was swift and polarised. Coming in the wake of his proposed 25% tariffs on Indian imports, this politically charged statement carried significant weight—not only in geopolitical circles but also in the everyday lives …
India’s monetary policy is once again under scrutiny as the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets in early August. While past months saw aggressive rate cuts to spur growth, August is shaping up to be a moment of restraint. With inflation cooling to below 3%, yet …
The Brahmaputra River, a vital artery for millions in India and Bangladesh, has emerged as a geopolitical flashpoint due to China’s plan to build the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on its upper reach, the Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet. This megadam, capable of generating three times the power of China’s Three …
Stablecoins have long held promise as the bridge between traditional finance and digital innovation. Pegged to fiat currencies and designed to maintain price stability, these coins were imagined as secure mediums for everyday transactions. However, as the collapse of TerraUSD in 2022 showed, not all stablecoins are created equal. With …
The completion of the 51.38 km Bairabi–Sairang broad‑gauge line, connecting Mizoram’s capital Aizawl to the Indian Railways grid, marks a historic milestone. For the first time in its history, Aizawl is on the rail map of India. This link ends seven decades of isolation and lays the foundation for closer integration …
On 31 July 2025, a Special NIA Court in Mumbai delivered a verdict of complete acquittal for seven accused—including Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit and former MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur—in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case. The judicial bench, led by Justice A. K. Lahoti, concluded that while a blast had indeed occurred—six civilians were killed and …
From our first steps to family milestones, from lost love stories to professional archives—we live more of our lives digitally than ever before. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart home devices aren’t just appliances: they are time capsules holding irreplaceable memories. So-called right‑to‑repair laws—now emerging in the EU, US states like …
Assault victims—whether survivors of sexual violence, domestic abuse, or violent crime—often confront a harrowing decision: to press charges or to remain silent. That silence is frequently rooted not in denial of harm but in profound fear—of retaliation, of stigma, of being disbelieved. Yet their courage to testify is vital: each …
The recently signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has been heralded as a landmark deal, aiming to bolster bilateral trade and investment between the two nations. While the agreement promises significant economic benefits, it has also sparked concerns among various stakeholders in India. Critics argue that the deal …
Imagine a river—clear or muddy, breezy or thunderous. Notice how it dances over stones, winds around bends, nourishes life, and eventually finds the sea. It doesn’t fight the terrain, cling to rigid banks, or grumble when the current slows. It flows. It adapts. It keeps going. And in that unhurried …
For decades, the United Kingdom has carefully balanced its historic ties to Israel with support for a negotiated two-state solution. Last week, Prime Minister Keir Starmer dramatically announced that, unless Israel takes “substantive steps” — including a ceasefire in Gaza, halting West Bank annexations, and allowing unhindered humanitarian aid — …
In a bold move that has sent ripples through global markets, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods, ranging from 25% to 27%, effective from August 7, 2025, with an additional unspecified penalty linked to India’s trade with Russia. These tariffs, part of Trump’s “America First” …
Imagine India’s digital landscape as a bustling metropolis at night—skyscrapers of data centers, neon trails of e-commerce transactions, and humming subway lines of mobile payments. Yet behind this vibrant skyline lies a hidden question: who controls the power grid? In our city of code and clouds, that power grid is …
India’s neighbourhood—spanning Pakistan, China (via Tibet), Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and the Maldives—represents 740 million people and over $28 billion in annual trade. Yet these countries collectively hold untapped potential: markets for Indian goods, sources of critical resources, and strategic partners in addressing shared challenges like climate change, …
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