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The reclamation of Bengal

West Bengal is not merely a state. It is, in the telling of those who sought to win it back from the Trinamool Congress, a civilisational citadel - the cradle of the Bengal Renaissance, the land of Ramakrishna and Vivekananda, Bankimchandra and Tagore , Shyamaprasad Mookerjee and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Credibility Crisis

India's temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination has dominated headlines.

Dancing girl

There is something profoundly ironic about a civilisation becoming embarrassed by one of its oldest mirrors.

Securing our Borders ~ II

Special emphasis has been laid on the development of infrastructure in the difficult terrains in Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and parts of Uttarakhand bordering China.

Allowing creativity to spread its wings

As someone deeply inspired by the evolving landscape of India’s media and entertainment industry, I couldn’t be more excited about the upcoming World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.

Dangerous Delusions

The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, in which innocent tourists were gunned down, is not just another grim episode of violence in Kashmir ~ it is a direct consequence of the reckless rhetoric emanating from Pakistan’s military establishment.

Precarious Peace

As the war in Ukraine grinds through yet another year, a renewed push for diplomacy has emerged from the West, driven in large part by a desire for stability and a strategic pivot.

The Vance visit

At the present juncture of global power shifts, the visit of US Vice President J D Vance and his wife is of high strategic importance to India and South Asian politics.

Intrusions without probable cause

Starting in April 2026, tax officers in India may be able to force open not just your safes and filing cabinets but also your WhatsApp, cloud storage, and encrypted chats.