At a time when the country was (and still is) grappling with an acute fuel shortage due to the crisis stemming from the Middle East, you would expect the government to be extremely busy in holding war-room meetings, making diplomatic calls and taking stock of the implementation across the nation….
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’, which is the talk of the town for some time now, is also one of the most polarizing movies lately. The action-political-espionage thriller starring Ranveer Singh, has shattered records to become Bollywood’s highest grosser and is all set to become the biggest Indian movie franchise EVER (both…
Are India's GDP numbers exaggerated?
March 23, 2026
India posted 7.8% GDP growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2025-26 and is projected to report 7.6% growth for the full year. These numbers are well beyond the analyst’s estimates and position India as the fastest-growing major economy. Additionally, the inflation and unemployment rates – at 3.21% and 4.9%…
In August 2024, Bangladesh, a country that once gave a sense of calm in the neighbourhood, went a major political upheaval as student protests against the country’s reservation system turned into a huge and violent anti-government movement forcing then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. After…
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…
