The Iron Bird Retires: MiG-21’s Glory Days

The MiG-21, the legendary ‘Iron Bird’ of the Indian Air Force, is set to retire after more than six decades of unmatched service. From achieving super...

Editoral - Uncertain World, Resilient India

In 2025, global instability—from supply chain disruptions and energy crises to climate threats, cyberattacks, and Russia-NATO tensions—challenges Indi...

Modi–Xi Reset: SCO’s Shifting Balance (EDITORIAL)

At the Tianjin SCO summit, India emerged as a decisive voice—balancing tensions with China, countering U.S. trade coercion, and shaping the anti-terro...

MODI REX

The 1970s and 80s: An era when the public simmered with resentment over the unfulfilled promises of India's independence

The Modi Model: Distant Neighbors, Proximate Power

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to transform India from the top down. Yet, even at the end of his first term, his record was harshly assessed.

India After Modi? Hindutva's Self-Reflection

It’s unprecedented when a prominent Hindutva leader critiques Narendra Modi’s policies. However, the views expressed in Ram Madhav’s new book can also...

Silencing Dissent: The Erosion of Indian Democracy

India’s democracy has always drawn its strength from its diversity, dissent, and vibrant debates. The Constitution upholds freedom of expression as a ...

U.S. Tariffs: A Response of Reason, Not Rebellion

In the face of Trump’s tariff strike, India has chosen resilience over retreat. This isn’t merely a trade war-it’s a bold assertion of national sovere...

India's Strategic Reality

An Indian Perspective Responding to Ashley J. Telli’s "India's Great-Power Delusions"