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A New Idea from an Old Playbook
Poonam Sharma
Former US President Donald Trump has once again placed himself at the center of global diplomacy by proposing a new international initiative aimed at restoring peace in Gaza. The proposal, informally referred to as the “Board…
Tamil Nadu-Elections on the Horizon, Negotiations Gather Pace
Poonam Sharma
As Tamil Nadu steadily moves closer to the next Assembly elections, political activity within the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)–led alliance has entered a decisive phase. Seat-sharing negotiations among alliance…
Deloitte predicts moderation in FY27, India GDP growth expects at 7.5–7.8% in FY26
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Deloitte India said on Wednesday that the growth is expected to moderate to 6.6–6.9% in FY2026-27, reflected a high base and continued global uncertainties.
India is likely to record a GDP growth of…
A Shameful Remark That Deepens India’s Fault Lines
Poonam Sharma
With Tamil Nadu heading towards a crucial Assembly election later this year, political rhetoric in the state is taking an increasingly disturbing turn. A recent statement attributed to DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran—allegedly…
India Launches AI-Led Child Protection ‘Raksha’
World’s First AI-Led Child Protection Tool: India launches ‘Raksha’ to combat child trafficking, child marriage and online sexual exploitation (CSEAM).
Launched Ahead of India-AI Impact Summit 2026: Unveiled at the official…
How India Is Rewriting Its China Strategy Without Illusions
Poonam Sharma
From One-Way Dependence to a Shifting Equation
For years, India’s economic engagement with China followed a predictable script. Indian markets opened wider, Chinese goods flowed in effortlessly, and a quiet dependence took…
Bharat : What Makes Nationalist Feelings Grow in a Society?
Poonam Sharma
Nationalism does not grow overnight, nor is it something that can be imposed from above through speeches or slogans. It grows quietly—through shared experiences, memories, values, and a sense of belonging. People begin to…
Iran : A Nation Shaped by Crisis, Resistance and Reinvention
Poonam Sharma
Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran’s modern history has unfolded through a near-continuous cycle of upheaval, confrontation and survival. What began as a popular uprising against an autocratic monarch has evolved into…
Escalation Around Iran Grow as Information War Intensifies
Poonam Sharma
A flood of dramatic claims circulating across alternative media platforms and private intelligence-watch networks over the past two weeks is fueling speculation that Iran may be facing its most serious internal and external…
Silver, Gold Hit Lifetime Highs
Silver surges 6% to a record ₹2,65,000 per kg in Delhi
Gold rises to an all-time high of ₹1,44,600 per 10 grams
Global gold crosses USD 4,600 per ounce for the first time
Geopolitical tensions and Fed rate-cut bets fuel rally…