Introduction On 24 July 2026, Pakistan took another step towards completing the restructuring of its […]
Year: 2026
Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy: Deciphering the Messi Magic
Lionel Messi’s seemingly relaxed style on the pitch conceals a razor-sharp strategic mind. During the […]
The Anatomy of Protests: The Mirror and The Mirage
Peaceful protest is a legitimate feature of every functioning democracy. It becomes a strategic and […]
How Fiber-Optic Drones are Defining Conflict
Introduction A battlefield innovation, which first emerged in 2024, is spreading defeating electronic jamming and […]
Beyond Resignations: Why India Needs an Integrity Revolution
Protest and the Mirror The scenes at Jantar Mantar are both familiar and understandable. Thousands […]
The Mysterious Ways of the Stock Market
“Price is what you pay; value is what you get”. Warren Buffett Financial markets have […]
Strategic Autonomy Was Never Meant to Be Silence
India’s foreign policy establishment has a comforting habit. Whenever a hard question is asked, the […]
Kailash Mansarovar: Where Faith Climbs Higher Than Mountains
The Mountain Beyond Mountains There are mountains that challenge the body. There are mountains that […]
Why Didn’t Nelson Mandela Hate?
The Long Walk Beyond Revenge Some lives become larger than history because they answer questions […]
Truth Is Not a Team Sport
The Seduction of Certainty Every age has its temptations. Ours is the temptation to be […]
The Geometry of National Power
Why Great Nations Are Built by Alignment, Not Size Beyond the Arithmetic of Power Nations […]
Iran: The Impossibility of Defeat Rather Than Pursuit of Victory
Introduction On 01 March, Abbas Araghchi the Iranian Foreign Minister described Iran’s defence strategy in […]
The Newspaper Habit Under Siege
A short viral clip of a dog theatrically carrying a newspaper from one family member […]
The Strategic Value of Character
Why it Remains the Ultimate National Security Asset The New Obsession The vocabulary of national […]
NATO’s Defining Decade: Strength Without Certainty, and the Lessons for India
The 36th NATO summit, which concluded in Ankara this week, will be remembered less for […]
Andaman and Nicobar the Strategic Significance of the Islands India Almost Lost
An Overview The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a submerged mountain range. They are geologically […]
Intense Passion, Unwavering Commitment—The Sky’s the Limit
Loving what you do is a necessary spark, but it is only the opening scene. […]
The Last Gentle Giant
Why the World Still Needs the Dalai Lama at Ninety-One The Smile That Survived History […]
Vivekananda’s India: A Strong Nation with a Fearless Soul
The Monk Who Awakened a Nation On the anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Mahasamadhi, India does […]
The Great Indian Sporting Paradox
Why Tiny Nations Reach the FIFA World Cup While India Watches Elephant Missing from the Stadium […]
Artificial Intelligence and the Quiet Seduction of Humanity
Artificial intelligence is often presented as a triumph of innovation, a tool destined to make […]
The Republic Begins With Me
The Invisible Character That Builds Great Nations World’s Favourite Conversation Every democracy has its favourite […]
How Iran was Able to Impose Costs in Response to the US & Israeli Attacks
Introduction The Memorandum of Understanding is in place but the kinetic attacks have not stopped […]
It’s transition time, determining outcomes remain a challenge?
Let us examine the monthly contours of the Indian economy in the third article of […]
No Nation Can Outrun Ecological Collapse The Land Will Answer
Awards cannot save nations from ecological ruin; true strength lies not in false brilliance, but […]
Everything Important Is Outside the Syllabus
Walk into any college classroom and you will find bright young minds preparing for examinations […]
Just Wars or Justified Wars?
Who Decides When Killing Becomes Moral? Can Wars Be Just Wars do not begin with […]
Morabeza: Cabo Verde’s Greatest Victory
Every FIFA World Cup produces its fairy tale. This year, it belongs to Cabo Verde. […]
Empire Meets Karma: The Long Arc of History and the Law of Consequence
History has a curious habit. It rarely settles its accounts within a generation. Nations, like […]
The Soul of Strategy: From Dharma Yuddha to Digital Deterrence
The Evolution of Indian Way of War As Indian satellites watch over distant oceans, cyber […]
The Changing Face of Growth: India and the Global Economy
The global economy is being reshaped by geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, shifting trade patterns, climate […]
Multiple Dimensions of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
A recent LinkedIn discussion, initiated by Professor Francesco Moscone of Brunel University London, sparked my […]
The War for the Last Ice
How the Arctic is Emerging as the Twenty-First Century’s New Geopolitical Battlefield For centuries, the […]
Conflict Termination & Iran War
Introduction While active hostilities have halted in Iran and a “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between […]
Violent protests in PoJK reflect the pulse of present day Pakistan
Introduction Pakistan is witnessing violent protests in Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) for the […]
THE WINNERS, LOSERS AND SURVIVORS: Decoding Strategic Consequences of the US–Iran MoU
Wars usually end with a victor and a vanquished. Diplomacy, however, is far more complicated. […]
The Swiss Accord and the Limits of American Power
The fourteen-point digital accord signed by the United States and Iran in Switzerland this week […]
India Amid the New Global Fault Lines: AI, Climate and Geopolitics
The global economy entered the second half of 2026 confronting a convergence of forces that […]
Mental Decolonisation: India’s Next Freedom Struggle
Political independence was achieved in 1947. Mental independence remains a work in progress. The recent […]
Between Wars: Building an Anti-Fragile India for an Uncertain World
The Peace After the Storm The proposed peace agreement between the United States and Iran, […]
Geography Never Retires: Why India’s Strategic Century Will Be Decided by Mountains, Seas and Supply Chains
Napoleon blamed the Russian winter. Hitler blamed the Russian winter. In reality, both were defeated […]
Future Wars and India’s Multi-domain Preparedness, Kasauli’s Strategic Seminar Highlights Challenges
Present on the occasion, apart from the distinguished speakers, were the GOC-in-C Central Command, Gen […]
India’s External Sector: Resilient but Vulnerable
India’s external-sector position cannot be understood in isolation, in silo, from the profound changes occurring […]
Why We Hate – and Why We Shouldn’t
The Age of Connection, the Era of Division The twenty-first century has witnessed extraordinary achievements. […]
Us-Israel-Iran War: Failed Negotiations & Realistic End State
Introduction As the situation is once again spiraling out of control as on 8 June […]
Is Washington Fighting Forced Labour or Protecting Its Markets?
Washington’s decision to propose a 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from India and dozens […]
Building Beyond Borders: BRO Videsh for Neighbourhood First and Act East
Connectivity is the New Currency of Power For much of modern history, power was measured […]
Winning the World, Losing the Neighbourhood: Causes, Consequences and the Way Ahead
Nepal’s Drift and the Larger Strategic Question The recent deterioration in ties between India and […]
The Tyranny of Merit: When Young India Stops Believing the Game is Fair
The Promise and the Betrayal For generations, India has offered its youth a simple bargain: […]
RBI’s June 2026 Policy: Navigating Uncertainty with Prudence
The RBI finds itself on a sticky wicket ahead of its upcoming monetary policy meeting, […]
India Must End Bureaucratic Segregation in Defence Governance
Politico-Military Fusion for the Era of Multidomain Warfare “A wise man should restrain his senses […]
The Mirage of Lasting Peace: How Humanity Weaponised Its Own Genius
“We have guided missiles and misguided men.” Martin Luther King Jr. The ashes of history […]
The Future Belongs to Nations That Occupy Space
History rewards nations that arrive before others recognise the frontier As nations race to explore […]
How the Ongoing Wars Reinforce the Primacy of Land Operations
Introduction Technologies such as drones, hypersonic ammunition and cyber warfare have been at the forefront […]
India in Global Turbulence: Risks and Resilience
“The preservation of the republic is no less than governing- what a thankless task it […]
Trump’s Abraham Accords 2.0: Why the New Middle East Gamble Could Reshape India’s Strategic Future
When Donald Trump publicly urged Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join […]
Insightful Book
Shakti: Tales of Power and Promise by Ritu Sharma. Published by Kitabwale. 2026. Hardcover. Pages […]
The Nalanda Approach: India’s civilisational pathway to the Global South
The Nalanda Approach must become part of India’s larger diplomatic and cultural imagination India’s rise […]
The Real National Shame: From Vinesh Phogat to the Deep Crisis in Governance
Vinesh Phogat and the Cruel Irony When Vinesh Phogat stepped onto the mat at the […]
Rising India: Too Complex: Rethinking Global Ratings in the Age of India’s Rise
The Country The World Still Misunderstands Recently, the leading Norwegian newspaper chose to depict the […]
When Clubs Must Change: The Delhi Gymkhana and the Logic of Institutional Reinvention
The government’s notice to the Delhi Gymkhana Club — that it faces closure and repossession […]
Domestic Tourism is Becoming the Force Multiplier
India’s domestic tourism has been largely growing on its own steam. It is the growing […]
More British Than the British? India’s Elite Clubs and the Democratic Question
The recent debate around Delhi Gymkhana Club, Jaipur Polo Ground and The Race Club has […]
Smart Fences & Smart Fusion: Reimagining Borders through Integrated Sovereign Security Architecture
Fences, floodlights, bunkers, and patrol routes have long shaped the image of border security in […]
Trump–Xi Summit: Managing Not Resolving Rivalry
Introduction US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing ended without any major breakthrough. The visit instead highlighted […]
Incredible Blessings in every Bite
“A simple word like ‘Itadaki-masu’, had transformed the sensory pleasure of our meals into a […]
War in the Middle East: Could Signal a Tectonic Shift towards Domestic Preferences in Indian Travel and Tourism
The conflict around Iran and the resulting instability across West Asia are beginning to produce […]
India’s Civilisational Mission: Converting rhetoric on Buddhism into economic reality
A concrete strategy to upgrade India’s Buddhist sites from isolated stops into a world-class civilisational […]
Zanskar Unbound: Journeys to India’s Last Quiet Frontier
The River That Becomes a Road In the dead of winter, when the world retreats […]
The Case for Converting Old Buildings Into Hotels
When Buildings Tell Better Stories Than Hotels Built From Scratch There is something about walking […]
On ATF, Don’t Miss the Plane Truth: Timely Reminder to Stop Considering Air Travel as Luxury
As a growing and aspirational nation, which has schemes such as UDAN, it is time […]
Looking Back at Their Oberoi Days!
What is Feels Recalling your Learning, How Do you See Going Forward In a free-wheeling […]
The Living Archive: Awakening the Ghosts of Steel in Sair-e-Motorcar
The Museum as a Cathedral of Stasis In the climate-controlled halls of the Diljeet Titus […]
Bali: Flavour of the Season for Indians
It was during a family wedding in Bali, an island I was visiting again after […]
Leela Hotels Executes Human Talent Incubation in Line with Projected Growth
A strategic initiative to build a future-ready talent pipeline and institutionalise service excellence and culture. […]
Antarctica Matters and Why?
Mandip and Anita Soin led Ibex Expeditions has launched a global advocacy campaign, #AntarcticaMatters, to […]
A Framework For Sustainable Wildlife Tourism
A sustainable Plan for Wildlife Tourism remains an unfulfilled need. Many years ago, Hilderic Friend, […]
Petrol and Diesel: The Architecture of Consumer Protection
Three years of cuts during Ukraine, seventy-six days of absorption during Hormuz, and the contrast […]
Beyond Moral Lectures: India, the West and the Question of Trust
The sharp exchange between an Indian diplomat and a Norwegian journalist during Prime Minister Narendra […]
The Soldier Who Built Roads: A Tribute to Maj Gen B C Khanduri
There are some men whose achievements can be measured in offices held, ranks attained, or […]
Why Rising Oil Prices are India’s Biggest Economic Headache?
Oil is never just about fuel; it is the ultimate economic wildcard. For a country […]
Reaching the Moon, Missing the Street Why India’s Greatest Challenge Lies in Everyday Life
In today’s India, the morning newspaper can simultaneously celebrate a successful Chandrayaan mission, report crores […]
Xi Jinping’s Military Purge and the Unease Inside China’s Armed Forces
For years, China carefully cultivated the image of a rising military giant. Every parade in […]
IAF Airlift Journey, Strategic Implications and 60 new MTAs.
Every institution has its founding moment a single act that defines, forever, what it is […]
From Crises to Confidence: India’s Growth with Resilience
CII has long stood out as a trusted and influential platform for sustained engagement between […]
Counties and Corridors: China’s Blueprint for Control in the High Himalayas
Why India Must Respond Through Infrastructure, Posture, and Deterrence by Design A New County, An […]
The Publisher’s Paradox: A Civilisation Writing More and Reading Less
When Books Ruled the Mind There was a time when books occupied a place of […]
The New Great Game: India’s Civilisational Compass in a Fractured World
As alliances shift and great powers recalibrate, India attempts something far more difficult – balancing […]
Shadows Over Nations: A Fractured Future
Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, has rightly cautioned that the world today confronts a […]
Trump’s Visit to China: High Stakes but Uncertain Outcomes
Introduction Normally a visit by a US President to China has three major issues on […]
Missiles, Not Men: Why India Needs an Integrated Rocket Force Right Now
When India launched Operation Sindoor in May 2025 following the horrific Pahalgam terror attacks, it […]
It’s Time Again to Count our Dollars: When Tourism Must be the Lowest Hanging Fruit!
All is hunky-dory till the next crisis comes onto us. Talking of foreign exchange reserves […]
Beijing Summit 2026: Why Trump’s China Visit Matters Far Beyond Washington and Beijing
The United States President, Donald Trump, is coming to China for his talks with the […]
The Summer of Stress: India Faces Heat, Water & Urban Chaos
From a Nation under a blazing sky to a Republic growing thirsty India Enters the […]
Prisoners of Cell Phones—or of Experience? A Critical Examination
We fuss over our phones all day, clutching them as if we can’t breathe without […]
Beyond Jointness: The Unfinished Agenda Before India’s Next CDS
The New Battle-space India’s next Chief of Defence Staff will assume office at a defining […]
Vijay’s TVK taking TN by storm.…. Victorious always indeed!
“There is always something to smile about in Indian politics” “My God, this guy Vijay […]
The Eastern Bastion: Victory in West Bengal signals Strategic Consolidation
Bengal Is No Longer Merely a State Election As the new government in West Bengal takes charge, […]
North Tech Symposium and the New Grammar of Indian Defence Eco System
The modernisation of the Indian military has often been measured by the number of platforms […]
Managing the Emerging Geopolitical Order
India treads on the tricky path of keeping its balance, as among the leading voices […]
TN Elections: A Googly
When Growth Met Gravity The dust has finally settled on the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly […]
The Illusion of Choice: Development must come with Democratic Balance
If governance is to be judged by delivery, then that benchmark must be applied uniformly, […]
The Air India Debacle: What can be learnt?
Air India is presently grappling with the challenges of record financial losses, future strategy, and […]
Is Gold Still a Safe Haven?
Gold prices have dropped since the start of the conflict in Iran, raising doubts about […]
Zojila: From Seasonal Closure to Strategic Continuity
Receiving 50-80 feet of snowfall annually and enduring temperatures to -45 degree Celcius, Zojila is […]
One Year After Operation Sindoor: Has India Finally Broken the Deterrence Deadlock?
A year after Operation Sindoor, its significance lies not in the spectacle of precision strikes […]
Looking Back at an Operation that Reorientated India’s Security Doctrine
Introduction 06 May 2026, marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark military operation […]
Book Review: The Sky Warriors
Introduction Between 07 May and 10 May over a period of 88 hours, India and […]
The Eastern Vector–Fix, Stretch, Strike: The New Geometry of War Against India
From Siliguri to Nicobar, the emerging battle-space where disruption, delay, and sea control will shape […]
A Royal Visit
The UK government’s missive to its monarch on the eve of his departure must have […]
India at a Crossroads
India’s economy today is not fragile, but it is under strain in subtle ways. Growth […]
From Near and Far: Moments and Matters!
Pakistan’s Quiet Rebuild: Why India Should Pay Attention Pakistan is often viewed through the lens […]
Bridging the Digital Divide: Why Domestic Hotels Must Master the Basics to Survive the AI Era
The global vanguard is building ‘agentic meshes’ and cloud-native ecosystems. For domestic Indian hotels, the […]
The Nepal Drift: Strategic Complacency and the China Factor
From civilizational closeness to strategic uncertainty and the space China was quick to occupy. Civilizational […]
Goodbye GPS, Hello NavIC: Crisis, Comeback, and India’s Sovereign Sky
NavIC is not meant to replace Global Positioning System globally, nor is it a one-for-one […]
‘BIG’ May be Beautiful, But Not Necessarily the Best
India’s appetite for building the “largest” — biggest statues, biggest stadiums, biggest infrastructure — is […]
India’s One Religion that All Religions Swear by!
Does it Relate to the Human Condition, that is Looking for a Greater Unity of […]
An Annonymous Artist’s Powerful Statement on Blind Nationalism
A Statue in London’s Waterloo Place A large statue mysteriously appeared in the middle of […]
Transit Revolution – From Crawl to Cruise
The proposed Modi Mill–IIT Gate signal-free corridor is a critical intervention structured to eliminate decades-old […]
Never a Shut Door When It Comes to Reforms, with PM Modi, says Sitharaman at ET Awards ceremony
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was the chief guest at the recent ET Awards ceremony. The longest serving […]
From Capability to Coherence: Does India need a Rethink in Military Space Strategy
India has built a credible foundation in military space. Yet India’s military space journey is […]
The Moral Pivot: The Quiet Death of Conscience
“The quietest conversations are often the most decisive.” The most dangerous silence is not the […]
India’s Hotel Story is a Decades’ Long Growth Projection
In an informal conversation with Rajeev Menon, president, Marriott International for Asia Pacific (excluding China), […]
The Window to Act is Still Open, but it is Narrowing, says a Bernstein analysis
A new open letter from the Wall Street brokerage says India risks falling short of […]
Great Nicobar: India’s Strategic Counterweight and Gateway to the Asian Century
The Great Nicobar Island Development Project India’s strategic geography in the Eastern Indian Ocean is […]
Iran-USA-Israel War: India Needs to Act to Protect National Interests
“There are strategic attacks that have led directly to peace, but these are the minority. […]
India: One Country, 1000 Destinations
There is considerable debate happening, often in hushed tones. That India is not being promoted […]
In Conversation with Bapji, with authors Aman Nath and Yogi Vaid
Aman Nath and Yogi Vaid, two friends since childhood, sharing values and budhi alike, have […]
Radisson Hotels Look to 500 properties by 2030
With Radisson Hotels, growth is not being measured only in numbers. Even then, the group […]
Akasa Going Forward: An Airline Making the Quiet Steady Buzz
In conversation with Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO, Akasa Air, as he shares his insights […]
From Gunji to Jollingkong India’s Ultimate Spiritual and Adventure Escape
36 Kilometres to the Divine: The Road That Leads Within There are journeys that take […]
Rethinking India’s Nuclear Energy Future
The development at Kalpakkam has created room for policy, growth, sovereignty, and strategic choice. It […]
A Soldier’s Question to the Republic
When the Uniform Is Assaulted, the Republic Is Tested There are incidents that disturb a […]
India’s Steady Ascent: Outpacing the World, Shaping Its Own Trajectory
India’s growth story demands both clarity and context. No economy is ever complete, and no […]
The Hotels That Need No Introduction
Some hotels need no loyalty programme, no brand flag, and no introduction. This is what […]
Pawan C Jaidka: A wildlifer by passion, a conservationist by conviction and a photographer by heart
Mother Nature had always been in my system ever since I started working towards a […]
A Voyage into Time: The Expanse and Solemnity of Rasthrapati Bhawan
*Stephanian and FMS Voyagers*: Learning Through Shared Exploration (An alumni initiative) Most alumni networks are […]
Jain Museum Strengthens Gujarat’s Heritage Tourism Diversity
Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on March 31, 2026, on Mahavir Jayanti, the Samrat Samprati […]
UDAN 2 Brings Big Possibilities for Business and Tourism
In the early days of post-independence, in India commercial aviation was considered a rich man’s […]
The Saga of Bakasur
A factual story of India’s Living Legend, Bakasur, possibly the biggest Tiger that will ever […]
Staying Relevant in a rapidly changing design-scape in Indian Hospitality
Three Generations. Meeting the evolving needs of Design in Hotels. On the anvil is a […]
Defence Self-Reliance Is India’s Strategic Insurance in an Unstable World
‘Making India “Self-Reliant” Is the only way to ensure that the 21st Century belongs to […]
Airport Gives a New Promise to Noida’s Economic Growth: PM inaugurates
Noida International Airport (IATA code: DXN) is a greenfield airport in the NCR region, connecting […]
Travel Less, Experience More: The Promise of Slow Tourism
Slow Tourism: Concept, Practices and Prospects Introduction Tourism in the 21st century has largely been […]
Hilton Supercharges Its Expansion with Agreement with Royal Orchid Hotels
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) have announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Regenta Hotels, owned […]
The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary: Experiential Luxury Makes Yet Another Brand Attraction
The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary is set to redefine nature-led, wellness anchored Indian luxury with […]
VIP flying new rules: A wrong approach or double standards?
“If there is a Go – No Go situation, it is obviously a No Go. […]
Radisson Kumbhalgarh: Serene Escape in the Aravallis in Kumbhalgarh
Tucked away amidst the majestic Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, Radisson Blu Resort, Kumbhalgarh offers a […]
From Hormuz to Malacca: India’s Strategic Maritime Fulcrum at Campbell Bay
Amid the on-going tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, this article explores how a potential […]
40 Years of The Leela Experience: Years of Dedication to Excellence
In this landmark year, the Group plans a series of celebrations, and yet resolves to […]
Is the World Entering an Age of Systemic Rupture?
The global order is not drifting into instability; it is breaking with its own logic. […]
Sustainability, Resilience, and Inclusive Development – Issues, Concerns and Roadmap
Introduction: The Closing of a Chapter, the Opening of a Path We are no longer […]
US–Iran Talks: No Breakthrough But Fortunately No Breakdown Either
Introduction The scheduled Islamabad Peace Talks between USA and Iran began on 11 April 2026. […]
From Vishpala to NDA: India’s Unfinished March of Women Warriors
A World Rewrites Command History does not always erupt—it often evolves. Quietly, almost imperceptibly, until […]
Artemis Launch: The Long Road Back to the Moon. And More!
It’s not about the Moon, about romance or just landings. It is serious leanings and […]
After Islamabad, What Does Restraint Really Mean Now?
The Islamabad talks did not collapse dramatically. They simply ran out of steam. When negotiations […]
The Seabed Battle-space War, Water, and the World Beneath the Waves
While wars continue to be fought visibly on land, air, and increasingly in cyberspace, a […]
What Is Life? A Relentless Equation and the Discipline of Balance
I sometimes wonder what life really is. At first glance, it seems to tempt us […]
From Opportunism to Ownership: Redefining the Indian Civic Character
Amidst the unending geopolitical crisis in West Asia, shaped by self-righteous and contesting narratives, with […]
