Caught in the crossfire: Iran, Israel and the world’s strategic choices

October 4, 2024

The Iran-Israel conflict has once again escalated, raising concerns about the potential for a broader war in the Middle East. While Iran insists that it does not want a full-scale conflict, its actions seem contradictory, particularly in its attacks on Israel through proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Israel, in...

Revival of Saarc: Bangladesh’s diplomatic push with help from Pakistan, but India stays distant

September 30, 2024

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), once seen as a promising platform for fostering economic and social growth among its eight members, has been largely defunct since 2014. Now, a fresh effort by Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is attempting to breathe new life into the...

PM MODI’S VISIT TO THE US FOR THE QUAD SUMMIT

September 24, 2024

PAVING THE WAY FOR A STRATEGIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL FUTURE Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States for the QUAD summit marks a major diplomatic milestone as India prepares to host the 2025 edition of the event. With the United States, India, Japan, and Australia forming the Quadrilateral Security...

The Art of Detachment: Liberating the Young from Fear & Anger

August 6, 2024

‘One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the threefold miseries or elated when there is happiness, and who is free from attachment, fear, and anger, is called a sage of steady mind.’-- Bhagavad Gita This profound wisdom, though ancient, is profoundly relevant today, especially for the younger...

Influence or illusion? Understanding genuine influence vs. Fleeting fame

July 9, 2024

Are you trying to be a Social Media Influencer without knowing the meaning of the term ‘INFLUENCER’? In the age of social media, the term ‘influencer’ has become ubiquitous. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube are teeming with individuals who amass large followings, often by sharing content that ranges from...

Need for training institutions and career counselling in remote areas

May 29, 2024

They know, yet they have no platform to showcase what they know. When we speak about change, it is not just about changes in the Tier-1 cities of our country. It is not just about industries and facto ries. It is not just about for eign relations, exports and imports....

Is right to equality leading to inequality?

March 1, 2024

It is crucial to strike a balance between ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all and preventing the exploitation of these principles for personal gain. Are we somehow subjected to unintended consequences in Gender Dynamics? The pursuit of equality has been a cornerstone of societal progress, aiming to create a...