On February 1st, the NDA government presented its 11th full budget. While every budget has talking points and some highlighting features, this one turned out to be particularly special, as perhaps for the first time,…
Bumrah's historic showdown goes in vain as struggling India concede BGT after 10 years
January 21, 2025
The series Down Under is bound to throw up some of the most exciting, memorable and career-defining games. And this recently-concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy was no different. This closely fought series was all about catching…
Gangs of Wasseypur: What makes this gangster saga so 'epic'
December 13, 2024
If ever a list is made of the BEST Bollywood films ever made, it will include the likes of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Sholay, Mughal-e-Azam, Pyaasa, Lagaan, 3 Idiots…but one unconventional entry to the list…
Businessman, with a huge empire and controversial past, enters politics, springs a surprise in 2016 by winning White House. The tenure is marked by controversies, impeached twice, voted out in 2020, creates chaos after crying…
Perks of an 'Imperfect' Relationship
September 26, 2024
CHAPTER 1 “Please admit him quickly, his life is in danger,” Fahadh shouted as he ran along with the hospital staff carrying the stretcher on which Abhinav lied soaked in blood, after being hit by…
Laapataa Ladies: Subtle delivery of real 'Feminism' message
September 4, 2024
Out of all the movies that have been released this year, Kiran Rao’s directorial Laapataa Ladies happens to be my favourite. The surprise package of 2024, took everyone by surprise with its sheer freshness, simple…
June 21, 2024; Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh came to India on a state visit. She received a rousing red carpet welcome, was accorded state honours and big dignitaries including the Prime Minister…
The Kolkata Horror and India's 'RAPE' Problem
August 19, 2024
Today, the biggest issue that has been hitting headlines in the country is the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. A 31-year-old trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of the…
Why India's 'confused' Tibet Policy needs reckoning
August 8, 2024
Over the past some time, writing commentary on foreign policies has been a delightful job of mine. On most if not all occasions, I have been praiseworthy of India’s foreign policy, which has been more…
In a significant strategic development, India, and Iran inked the Chabhar Port deal in May this year. Th deal which allows New Delhi to operate the strategically important port in Tehran holds great strategic importance…
