Objectives: Operation Epic Fury Since Operation Epic Fury,” began on 28 February, US & Israeli […]
Year: 2026
Persia, Power and Karma: Civilizations, America, and the Future of World Order
Empires generate power, but civilizations generate consequences. Persia’s Long Memory: A Civilization Beneath the State […]
The War on Iran: What it Portends?
Is this the Beginning of the Third World War, or yet another Blip on the […]
Killing Ayatollah Khamenei Is One Thing, Ousting the Regime is Another
Introduction The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader on 01 March by a […]
Will Miss You Maroof
The nation lost a rare luminary in the recent passing of Major Maroof Raza. He […]
Dissent: Democracy’s Discipline, Not Disorder
In a democracy, dissent is not disorder; it is discipline applied to power. In India, […]
Negotiation or Necessity: Decoding Pakistan’s Prime Ministerial Call for Talks
Pakistan’s PM call for “meaningful talks” with India, merits that this appeal must be looked […]
US-Iran War: with Big Stakes, Crippling Possibilities Ahead
“History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.” Mark Twain The war between the […]
From Luang Prabang to India: Rediscovering the Art of Slow Travel
The Town That Slowed My Pulse Descending over the Mekong, Luang Prabang revealed itself not […]
Whom Am I Protecting? A Soldier’s Question to His Nation
In a democracy, institutions question one another. Citizens question their leaders. The media questions the […]
Operation Epic Fury: Coercive Air Power and the Limit of Strategic Control
President Donald Trump has initiated “Operation Epic Fury” as a coercive air campaign launched from […]
Demand Sovereignty: Domestic Absorption as India’s Grand Economic Strategy
The Strategic Paradox India today stands at a rare inflection point in economic history. Home […]
American Supreme Court Ruling: Resetting the Game
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision (Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, consolidated with Trump v. V.O.S. […]
Galwan was the 1969 Zhenbao Island 2.0
If you know the enemy, and know yourself, you need not fear the results of […]
The Great American Volte-face, or not?
The US Supreme Court judgement on tariffs: What comes next? In a landmark ruling yesterday, […]
The Federal Reserve’s Rate Strategy and Its Spillover Effects on Emerging Markets
The trajectory of U.S. monetary policy once again occupies the centre of global financial discourse. […]
Two Episodes, One Message: Private Enterprise in Public Service Needs Maturity and Trust
What has happened in the last few months, two incidents, with somewhat of a similar […]
If you’re building a hotel in India in 2026, this is how you should do it
To begin with, stop thinking of your hotel as a standalone trophy asset. In India’s […]
Beyond “Now: Through the Lens of Intent Driven Hospitality”
Hospitality thrives on immediacy — today’s occupancy, tomorrow’s review scores, this quarter’s performance metrics. Yet, […]
Heritage as catalyst for development
Postcolonial India has presented its interlocutors with an existential paradox: on: the one hand, it […]
Between Balancing and Bandwagoning: India and the RIC Equation in a Shifting Global Order
Introduction: Strategic Autonomy Under Unprecedented Strain The evolving geopolitical environment has placed India’s long-cherished doctrine […]
Agri Tourism, the Way to Enriching Lives in Rural India
Keynote Address delivered by Pandurang Bhagvanrao Taware on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Martyrdom Day […]
Browsing The Karakoram Potential
Exploring the Potential of Joint Indo-China friendship in the great adventure trail Do we have […]
Recalling the Life of Gautam Buddha, with Lushin Dubey
The Indian Trust for Rural Heritage (ITRHD) recently held an international conference on the Preservation […]
General Brasstacks: Leading the Army Through Tumultous Events and Remarkable Transition
Introduction General Sundarji was the Army Chief from February 1986 to May 1988. This 820-day […]
The Epstein Files Reveal Western Hypocricy
Introduction More than three million files related to disgraced financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein […]
The Governance of Acceleration: When Progress Outruns People
Human civilisation is entering an age of “Compressed living” – where technology expands faster than […]
The Near Exit of the British Council Library in India: A Deeply Saddening Loss
The closure of the British Council Library (BCL) in Chennai on February 15, 2026, is […]
From Blueprint to Breakdown: Why India’s Infrastructure Keeps Failing Its People
India stands on the cusp of becoming the world’s third-largest economy. The numbers are dazzling: […]
Brahmaputra Tunnel and Dibrugarh Emergency Landing Facility: Redrawing India’s Eastern Military Geometry
India’s Strategic Infrastructure Deterrence China’s strategy along India’s eastern frontier rests on speed, intimidation, and […]
When “Strategic Assets” Turn Inward: How Pakistan’s Proxy Wars Boomerang
Pakistan’s strategy of wielding extremist proxies to destabilise its neighbours has come full circle. The […]
The Cognisable Dilemmas of Life — To Be or Not to Be
“ऐ ग़म–ए–ज़िंदगी… कुछ तो दे मशवरा… एक तरफ़ उनका घर… एक तरफ़ मैकदा।” When Pankaj […]
Schools That Shape a Republic
At precisely eight each morning, long before the language of “holistic education” entered policy frameworks, […]
“With great power comes great responsibility”
“Those who matter have abdicated their global leadership role. Parochial gains, unending power dynamics and […]
Pure Luxury Play, Like No Other: Anuraag Bhatnagar
The Leela Hotels’ Story, like that of India, is only Beginning, with a Promise of […]
U.S.-India Interim Bilateral Trade Agreement: Father of All “Deals” for President Trump?
The agreed interim agreement of February 6, 2026 marks an important step towards a US-India […]
The alternative Destination Nurturing: Netarhat and the Idea of a Slower India
There are journeys one plans with calendars and reservations, and there are journeys that begin […]
AIIMS Madurai: Temple of Health
Madurai greets you long before you enter it. The skyline begins to change subtly — […]
THE INDO-US TRADE DEAL: Recalibration Amidst Tariff Wars, More Transactional than Transformational
Introduction On 02 February the US President Donald Trump announced the Indo-US trade deal through […]
India’s AMCA Fighter Jet: A Watershed Moment
India’s Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme has reached a critical juncture with Tata Advanced […]
Shaping Satish Gujral’s Legacy
Behind the scenes of a centennial retrospective with curator Kishore Singh What is a dream […]
ACT 1: Venezuela: A New Chapter in Global Power Play
How Will it Play Out, for Others including India? An exclusive Cross Section Conversation, featuring […]
Thoughts on this Republic Day!
Strengthen the Republic, Unite our People as One Collective Force on the Global Arena In […]
“But I want it, no matter what!”
This refrain is probably as old as humanity. The desire to ‘have’ has been behind […]
Operation Venezuela: Parallels with Tibet’s annexation 75 years ago
Editor’s view: A fascinating parallel between Venezuela now and Tibet, 75 years ago. The editors […]
India’s Neighbourhood First Policy
Urgent Need to Recalibrate Purpose with Strategy The Delhi Forum for Strategic Studies (DFSS), under […]
Ajit Pawar Passes On! What’s Next for Maharashtra
Ajit Pawar had the unique ability to build bridges and get things done. In today’s […]
India’s European Embrace
Faced with huge trade and economic disruptions thanks to US President Donald Trump’s unilateral tariff […]
China’s Trade Surplus: A Boon Domestically but a Threat Abroad
An unprecedented US$ 1.2 trillion excess of exports over imports is not sustainable As much […]
India’s Defence Budget 2026–27: Reading Numbers Through Strategy, Not Optics
Defence budgets are usually read backwards. Attention gravitates first to the headline number, then to […]
The US–India Trade Deal: A Strategic Pivot or Tactical Detente?
Not every agreement marks a strategic pivot. Some exist to stabilise pressure and foster detente. […]
Power Without Purpose, Stability with Meaning
The Emerging Need of Geo-Moral Power This article introduces geo-moral power as a fourth dimension […]
Is this Cricket, or More? A Controversy that was Best Avoided!
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman — a well-known left-arm fast bowler — was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders […]
Hugh Gantzer Passes On: End of an Era of Travel Writing
In this last piece of his, Hugh Gantzer recalled his tryst with travel writing and […]
Neeraj Ghei Honoured with the Prestigious “CA Women Lifetime Achievement Award 2025”
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has conferred the CA Women Lifetime Achievement […]
Defence Budget 2026: Strategic Signals, Structural Gaps and the Quest for a Surakshit Bharat
Beyond Headline Numbers: Why Surakshit Bharat Precedes Viksit Bharat The aspiration of a Viksit Bharat […]
Stability Over Surprise
A Perspective on the Union Budget 2026 The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on February 1, […]
Fiscal Prudence Essential for a Viksit Bharat Realization
A Perspective on the Union Budget The Union Budget 2026-2027 (Union Government’s estimated receipts and […]
The Two Last Stands
Rezang La At 18,000 feet in Ladakh’s frozen wilderness, where the air itself feels like […]
Empowerment of Women in India – Budget Impetus
Women’s economic empowerment in India remains a pressing concern. Traditionally, Indian society accorded women a […]
The Emerging Need of Geo-Moral Power
This article introduces geo-moral power as a fourth dimension of influence alongside military, economic, and […]
Discipline, Water and Will: The Army Rowing Node’s World Moment
One man’s view of how an Army vision, shaped over four decades, earned global recognition. […]
Re-empowering the United Nations to Address 21st Century Challenges
The global community has a clear way forward if 20-30 countries can all do, just […]
Beyond The Siliguri Syndrome: North East From Frontier to Fulcrum
For much of independent India’s history, the North Eastern Region (NER) was treated as a […]
2026: A Happy New Year, indeed!
Where do we go from here? In tourism matters, in terms of taking Indian tourism […]
Border Tourism: Beyond the Last Checkpost
Where Strategy Meets Story India’s borders are not merely geopolitical boundaries; they are living landscapes […]
Time to Leverage Domestic Strength, Solidify the Base as China and USA Did!
India occupies a central but complex position in the global and regional tourism architecture. In […]
From Hanoi to Istanbul: How Asia’s unique coffee traditions are growing and the opportunity for India
Asia’s coffee culture masterfully blends traditions that are centuries old with bold modern innovations, creating […]
PATA India Charts Data-driven Growth Roadmap for India in 2026
The fourth PATA India Tourism PowerHouse concluded with a clear message. Big ideas, honest insights […]
Tourism, Hospitality and an Opportunity Called India
Anita Mandirata, Advisor to the UN Secretary General on tourism matters, in conversation with Puneet […]
Trump and Europe’s Moment of Reckoning
The latest confrontation between the US and Europe over Greenland marks more than a trade […]
Davos 2026: The Form and the Substance
“The preservation of the republic is no less than governing- what a thankless task it […]
Indigo Meltdown and the Indian Air Transport Eco-system
What Went Wrong, and Where is the Road Ahead? In a podcast, conducted by Hemant […]
Rewilding Tourism: Sustaining Nature, Empowering Communities
TOFT proudly hosted the 8th Annual TOFT Wildlife & Nature Tourism Awards at Bikaner House, […]
The History of Jagdishpur
Formerly Islamnagar, here is a first person account as seen by the cluster of monuments […]
Türkiye-Israel Rivalry is Reshaping West Asia
Introduction Amid the Middle East’s deepening turmoil, the growing rivalry between Türkiye and Israel is […]
Celebrations at Chor Bizarre as it Completes a Landmark 35 years!
Rohit Khattar Relives the Old World Charm with his Inimitable Hospitality Chor Bizarre, renowned for […]
TOURISM AND COP30: Imperatives to Growth, Amidst challenges of Climate Change
Background COP (Conference of the Parties) is the major climate conference that convenes every year, […]
Peace, Power and Parallel Orders: India at the Crossroads
Trump’s Board of Peace and the Moral Future of Global Governance The contemporary world stands […]
VHAH FEST: Vedaaranya Heritage and Healing Festival
Do Not Miss the Glorious 10th edition! From 22nd to 26th January 2026. In the […]
The Emerging Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact: Strategic Imperatives for India’s Response
The prospect of a Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi defence pact, anchored on the principle that […]
Shaksgam at the Crossroads: China’s Infrastructure Push, India’s Strategic Dilemma and the Road Ahead
A Strategic Shift Without the Sound of Guns. In the unforgiving heights of the Karakoram, […]
Reflections on Army Day 2026: Valour, Reforms, Reciprocity
As the nation celebrates Indian Army Day 2026, it is equally a time to salute […]
Sluggish U.S. Hiring and Its Implications for India
In December 2025, the U.S. economy added just 50,000 jobs, marking the weakest monthly employment […]
Venezuela and the Return of Raw Power: Geopolitics Beyond the Illusion of Rules
Viewed holistically, the invasion of Venezuela appears less a demonstration of confidence than a confession […]
Restraint in Times of Uncertainty: India’s Strategic Opportunities Amidst Trump’s Disruptions
In this environment of uncertainty and moral drift, India occupies a position of growing strategic […]
Well on Track to 500 Hotels by 2030, Marriott Remains Most Bullish on India: Neeraj Govil
Riding on the Strength of the Indian Economy and Infrastructure Growth, Marriott Hotels have opened […]
Operation Absolute Resolve: A Wake-Up Call for India’s Defence Preparedness
When American forces executed Operation Absolute Resolve on 3 January 2026, striking targets across Venezuela […]
SHANTI Act, 2025: Rewriting the Rules of India’s Nuclear Energy Future
India’s energy transition has entered a phase where scale, reliability, and decarbonisation must advance together. […]
The US Attack on Venezuela: Political conflicts are rarely separable from economic interests
Introduction History rarely repeats itself in identical form, but it often reveals familiar patterns. Major […]
VENEZUELA: The GRAVE IMPLICATIONS Globally
Introduction American soldiers attacked Venezuela on 03 January 2026, and captured President Nicolas Maduro and […]
Public-Private Partnership in Strategic Infrastructure Development
Introduction In contemporary security discourse, infrastructure is no longer viewed merely as an enabler of […]
Pushing a Tourism Narrative Around the Sights and Sounds and so Much Else (and Tastes) of Delhi
It’s No Easy Task, but begin we must, perhaps start small, but confidently, as Delhi […]
A Year-End Conversation: Issues we must Tackle in 2026
At this exclusive conversation, we bring keen and most perceptive minds to debate on some […]
2026: India’s Sweet Spot Year?
2025 was a testing year for India on the geopolitical front. Confronted with the Trumpian […]
Venezuela and the Return of Power Politics: Is Colonialism Re-Entering Global Strategy?
The events in Venezuela go beyond intervention or regime change. It represents something more fundamental: […]
Key Economic and Social Priorities for Achieving India’s “Viksit” Aspirations
The Purposes of Development Indian Prime Minister Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) […]
The 6E Crisis: A Wake-Up call for the Air Transport Sector
What now for Indigo and for Indian aviation? A reprieve has been granted with a […]
India’s Territorial Disputes, Clashes and Settlements
In the 1947 partition of the British India, humanity collapsed and the politics of religion […]
What to Expect in 2026?
China’s rise, America’s disruptions, the dominance of Artificial Intelligence, the rise of right-wing populism, Europe […]
Meditation in the Smog: Can Indian Cities save their Soul?
On December 21st, the world observed the second United Nations-designated World Meditation Day. For India, […]
Is This True of India’s Medical Sector?
We do not wish to alarm our readers but it is useful to bear such […]
The Partition of Bangladesh: A Befitting Testimony to the Valour of the Indian Forces, along with Political Resolve
A conversation on the release of the book “Bangladesh: Humiliation, Carnage, Liberation, Chaos”, authored by […]
The Geopolitical Circus of 2025: When Power Moves Faster Than Judgment
By the end of 2025, power has diffused, and power centres have multiplied. The United […]
Cleansing Coloniality to End Macaulay’s Long Reach
Unencumbered by having to defend Britain, the great American historian Will Durant asked his Western […]
Death of Nuance: Finding the Middle Path in a Binary World
Let’s be honest: we’ve become addicted to the binary. Our brains love a good toggle […]
The Legacy of Khaleda Zia: Her Death and the Forthcoming Elections Open New Challenges
Background Begum Khaleda Zia passed away at 0600 hours on 30 December 2025, at Dhaka’s […]
