POLITICS 360 WEST BENGAL: BOUNTY VS. BATTLE-CRY The 2026 Bengal elections transcend mere arithmetic; they are an ideological collision defining the soul of Indian democracy. It is a high-stakes duel... Anwar Hussain 02 Apr 2026
POLITICS 278 THE RED SUNSET Deep within the primordial and enigmatic canopy of Bastar lies Kutul—once the ‘undeclared capital’ of the Maoist insurgency. As the red flags descend,... Santosh Kumar 02 Apr 2026
POLITICS 310 SOUTH ASIA’S KITCHEN CRISIS As the fires of war consume the Middle East, the tremors are being felt in the humble kitchens of South Asia. The shrapnel from the Iran-Israel confli... Sumitra Bhatti 02 Apr 2026
POLITICS 297 HYDRO DIPLOMACY Northeast India, a crucible of eight diverse states, is not just a land of mountains but a strategic hydro-hub. Born from tectonic collisions, its riv... Jyoti Bhattacharya 02 Apr 2026
POLITICS 378 Conspiracy on the Borders The fire in a neighbor’s house has long ceased to be a mere warning; it has now transformed into a strategic assault. Bangladesh, a nation born from I... Anwar Hussain 02 Feb 2026
POLITICS 321 India’s Trial by Fire As India assumes the presidency of BRICS, it finds itself standing at a decisive global inflection point—one where multipolarity is struggling to take... Santosh Kumar 02 Feb 2026
POLITICS 303 The Yuan’s Turning Point Long seen as structurally weak, China’s currency is now under mounting appreciation pressure. A swelling trade surplus, shifting market sentiment, and... Brad W. Setser 02 Feb 2026
POLITICS 327 Diplomatic Alarm: India’s Trial in a World of Chaos The global order is faltering, and America is no longer guided by rules but by hubris. From Venezuela to Greenland, aggressive actions by the United S... Sachchidanand 02 Feb 2026
POLITICS 248 The Eclipse of Dynasties Under the long shadows of the Sahyadri ranges, Maharashtra once again stands at a decisive turn of history. For decades, its politics remained impriso... Sandeep Kumar 02 Feb 2026