First time it was so nice, we had to do it twice. And just like that, India created history on Sunday, becoming the first team to defend T20 World Cup and win the title at home. With three ICC trophies within a span of 24 months, and the sheer dominance…
An Apartheid
March 3, 2026
CHAPTER 1 10 AM “Hey, today is Eid. Have you wished Iqbal Bhai?” asked Anita. “No yaar, I stopped talking to him long back,” Pankaj replied. “Why, did you guys have a fight? Both of you are so old pals, I still remember he used to visit us and even…
The Separation
February 8, 2026
Waking up early in the morning for preparing tea-breakfast, preparing three-seater tiffin box for her husband Raghav, whom she married 2 years back, all while taking care of her toddler Ishaan, this was Shruti’s daily routine. This was followed by making preparations for the food for their in-laws, which was…
China's Uyghur Genocide and its deafening silence
December 2, 2025
Genocide refers to an act where a particular group is killed, caused serious bodily or mental harm with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group. Now, the use of this term in today’s context makes obvious reference to Gaza. My today’s…
Where is Russia-Ukraine war headed as ceasefire pressure lingers
November 25, 2025
24 hours…that’s what Donald Trump had said it would take him to end the Russia-Ukraine war after becoming president. But, here it’s been nearly a year to Mr Trump’s presidency and the conflict continues to hang on. Though, now there are signs and developments that this deadly conflict hanging for…
What makes 'BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD' so Hilariously Refreshing
November 17, 2025
Aryan Khan’s directorial debut ‘BA****DS OF BOLLYWOOD’, or the ‘BASTARDS OF BOLLYWOOD’ (not much of a spoiler even if you haven’t seen it), was a highly-anticipated project and turned out to be an absolute laugh riot on top of a breathtaking climax. The refreshing tone, bold direction, and the hilarious…
Zohran Mamdani scripts history with NYC mayoral win, marks new resistance against MAGA 'fascism'
November 10, 2025
Invoking the great words of India’s first prime minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and with the banger music of ‘Dhoom Machale’ playing in the background, the New York City marked a huge watershed moment as Zohran Mamdani triumphed in the mayoral race beating all odds despite the mightiest efforts of President…
In 1974, India recognized Palestine Liberation Organization (popularly known as ‘Fateh’) as the sole representative of Palestinian people and subsequently in 1988, became the first non-Arab country to recognize the state of Palestine. Throughout this ongoing regional conflict, India has been one of the strongest voices for Palestinian rights. Now,…
No...It's NOT Fine to Embrace Taliban!
October 20, 2025
The biggest headline from last week was Taliban leader Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit and the grand reception in India. Now, there are a number of geopolitical reasonings floating, especially on social media, somehow justifying how this is a wise move. But I firmly stand with what I said before, this…
Ravish Kumar, the name needs no introduction. Based on his life and particularly his NDTV years, a strong and moving documentary ‘While We Watched’ won many accolades, especially globally. This powerful and moving documentary captures Ravish Kumar’s journalism and personal life for two years (2018-19), while highlighting the sorry and…
